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Funding for Training Courses for Coaches Available

 

Suffolk Sport are offering up to 50% funding for attending Badminton England courses for Level 1, 2 or 3 coach training.                               Suffolk Sport ►

 

To find a local course please go to the Badminton England website coaching pages.                                                        Badminton England website ►.

 

For more information on courses, please contact Trevor Davies, Coaching Secretary on telephone 01787 374345.

 

Junior and Adult Coaching Courses at Kesgrave

Coaching for all abilities by Zeta Wright.                                           Details ►

 

Funding for Training Courses for Coaches Available

Suffolk Sport are offering up to 50% funding for attending local Badminton England courses for Level 1, 2 and 3 coach training.                                             Suffolk Sport ►

Coaching

 

For enquiries about coaching, please contact Trevor Davies

(Suffolk Badminton Association Coaching Secretary)

on 01787 374345.

 

Liability Insurance Available Through Suffolk Badminton

Suffolk Badminton Association has negotiated an insurance policy to allow experienced players who are accredited by the association to work alone and instruct in the basics of the game.

Accreditation will be the responsibility of David Driver. Level 1 coaches will have already covered most of the requirements.                                    Full Details ►

 

Up to £2000 Bursaries Available to Voluntary Coaches

The Nancy Ovens Trust, managed by SkillsActive, is inviting applications for bursaries. The bursaries are aimed at supporting coaches and leaders from across the active leisure and learning sector in undertaking innovative training experiences that are beneficial to their career or voluntary activity. Details from SkillsActive►

 

Are you a Level 1 coach hoping to do your Level 2 ?

Steve Morley is looking for some volunteer help with his Saturday morning club in Brandon. The club gets about 18 people every week and caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. This is a great opportunity for Level 1 coaches to gain some valuable practical experience working alongside an experienced coach.  In the first instance interested parties should contact Steve by email ►.

List of Coaches

Coaches below are qualified at UK Coaching Council Level 2 or Level 3 and have indicated that they may be available if anyone requires coaching.

(There are many other coaches in Suffolk).

Name (alphabetical)

Phone

Additional information

Level

Mike McCarthy

Based: Ipswich

01473 275196

(office hours)

email: 2012legacy@volunteeringsuffolk.org.uk

2

Matt Clackett

Based: Lowestoft

07990946790

(after 5pm & weekends)

 

2

Jo Copestake-Cox

Based: Lowestoft & Southwold

07834838120

(anytime)

Ex England junior international. Seven years coaching experience with both children and adults. Run junior and adult clubs, also individual coaching.
CRB checked, first aid at work qualified and safe trained (child protection).

Personal trainer and nutrition advisor.

2

Lynn McConnachie

Based: Ipswich

01473 785072

(after 6pm)

Coaching juniors and adults since 2003.

2

Anthony Isherwood

Based: Ipswich

01473 311104

(after 6pm)

email: atrc71@dsl.pipex.com

2

Mark Methven

Based: Bury St.Edmunds / Ipswich

07711851070

(evenings/weekends)

Ex National Coach of Portugal, Ireland and England (2x).

Would like to help other Suffolk coaches if required.

2

Louise Tooke

Based: Felixstowe / Ipswich

01394 273921

(evenings/weekends)

Eight years coaching experience and over 35 years playing experience in the IDBL league. Helps coach the Suffolk Under-13 Squad and Adastral Park Badminton Club juniors. Holds Sports Coach UK certificates in ‘Safeguarding & Protecting Children’, ‘Working with Disabled People in Sport’ and ‘First Aid in Sport’, Up-to-date CRB from Badminton England. Willing to coach juniors and adults from beginners/improvers to intermediate/club/league levels. Could be available weekdays or after-school hours.  email: louise.tooke@btinternet.com

2

John White

Based: Saxmundham

01728 602496

(5pm-6pm)

Currently available Thursday evenings and Friday daytime and evening. Coaches adults and juniors. Currently coaching at Meridians Badminton Club and the Suffolk Under-15 Squad.

2

Zeta Wright

Based: Woodbridge

01394 386228

(daytime & evenings)

Self-employed badminton coach and aerobics instructor. Teach both adults and juniors. Prefer day time coaching. Ex Worcesterhire County and West Midlands Regional player.

2

If you are qualified at Level 2 or Level 3 and wish your name to be included in this list, please submit details on the Coach Form >>>