The Coaching Program

Classes are available at all Dragon Clubs. Anyone, any standard, adults or juniors are all welcome to join in, whether to improve your techniques, personal fitness, or just to improve your game tactics.

We have 8 in house coaches, with very good experiences and some even have International status. A comprehensive training program is offered under the directions of the Australia Badminton Academy.

Whether you are an experienced player wanting to improve of your hitting techniques & footwork, or if you are a complete beginner, we have the appropriate class for you.

Our three main Coaching categories are:

• Juniors aged 8-18
• Adults 18+

Juniors and Squads aged 8-18

4 squads running on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays on both North & Southside of Brisbane venues. . Entry to squad teams is by application only and subject to approval. The purpose of the squads is to assist talented badminton athletes to achieve the highest levels of sport performance. All squad members are bound by its contract, and are expected to give his/her maximum effort.

 

Adults Coaching Individual Lessons or Courses

Classes are available Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays for individuals or small group coaching. Cost: $15 an hour for group coaching or $45 for one-on-one private lesson.

Junior Coaching Program (June 2011)

Entry to coaching program by application only. Our aim is to assist talented badminton athletes to achieve the highest levels of sport performance.

 

 

 

Juniors can:

• Train casually (training + social) at $18 a session, or
• Pay upfront for 10 weeks*: $120/10 weeks if training once a week, or
• Train twice a week for $180/10 weeks, or
• Train three times a week for $240/10 weeks.

TRAINING PROGRAM:

An extensive program is conducted by qualified coaches of our club. Such program is constantly reviewed and modified in accordance to the progression of the squad. Other than badminton training, the following tests are also built in to the training program:

• Beep Test – physical endurance test conducted regularly
• Skills Test – a series of racket skills test conducted regularly
• Video analysis – player is filmed whilst performing a series of shots and games play
• Gymnasium, Swimming and Athletics sessions

All trainees require to purchase 1 squad shirt at start of joining. Tracksuits, shorts, socks and shoes also available at special discounted rate if required. All candidates need to be Dragon Club members (free for all students).

Entries:

Interested parties should apply direct to the Head Coach at any Dragon Clubs, by email (pat@dragonclub.org) or phone on 07 3166 8288.

We thank our sponsors Racket Sports Australia and Winex Australia for their continued support. Without them, our club will not be here today, our web site will not be here right now. Visit their sites (by clicking on their names above) to show your support to us, your support to the sport. All members get 20% off all Rackets, Bags, Clothing and most accessories from both our sponsors!