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 and Squads
aged 6-25

6
squads running on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays on both North &
Southside of Brisbane as well as Gold Coast 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

2 classes, 2 groups. A-B grades, C-D grades. Tuesdays 5-7pm and Sunday
8-10am. Come whenever you are free! Just give us a call to put your name
down. Individual private
or small group lessons also available 7 days a week. Courses for
small groups available in 5
levels, 10 weeks duration per course, a lesson a week at a time that
suits you, each course teaches you a comprehensive range of skills and
knowledge of the sport. Maximum 4 students per class, each student
receives excellent attention and progresses efficiently. As soon as we
have 4 of the same standard players enrolled, a class is started.
Coaching
Program
Nov
2007
Training for
“6-12
years old”
–
South Brisbane:
Friday 5-6pm Clairvaux MacKillop College,
Klumpp Road
Training for
“13-18
years old”
–
South Brisbane:
Tuesday 5-7pm Mansfield State High School,
Broadwater Road
Friday 5-7pm Clairvaux MacKillop College,
Klumpp Road
Sunday 8-10am Mansfield State High School,
Broadwater Road
Training for
“13-18
years old”
–
North Brisbane:
Thursday 6-8pm Brisbane Entertainment Centre,
Boondall
Training for
“18+
and adults”
–
South Brisbane:
Tuesday 5-7pm Mansfield State High School,
Broadwater Road
Sunday 8-10am Mansfield State High School,
Broadwater Road
Candidates can:
Ø
Train
casually (2 hours training + 2 hours social) at $15 a session for under
18s, $20 for 18+, or
o
Pay
upfront for 10 weeks*: $100/10 weeks for under 18, $150/10 weeks for
18+, or
§
Train
twice a week for $150/10 weeks* for under 18s, $200/10 weeks* for 18+,
or
·
Train
three times a week for $200/10 weeks* for under 18s.
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:
Ø
Beep Test –
physical endurance test conducted regularly
Ø
Skills Test
– a series of racket skills test conducted regularly
Ø
Video
analysis – player is filmed whilst performing a series of shots and
games play
Ø
Gymnasium,
Swimming and Athletics sessions
All squads will be
required to purchase 1 squad shirt per year at $25. Tracksuits, shorts,
socks and shoes are also available at special discounted rate if
required.
Entries:
Interested parties should apply direct to
the Head Coach at any Dragon Clubs, by email (sec@dragonclub.org)
or phone on 0500-888 268.