Hi, I'm just doing a little research to see if there is any interest in badminton coaching in Bangkok. This could be one to one, small group or for international schools. Since playing there I've yet to coeme across an English-speaking coach (or indeed any foreigner) wonder if this could be a part-time job opening for me.

Levels would be beginner to confident gameplayer, and average up to league/competitive standard. Badminton-related fitness exercises, tactics, serving and strokes would be the main areas.

Have you come across any coaches or people asking about coaching? What would you consider a fair price per hour to be: + or -500 baht?

hi there,

im hoping to return to bkk late july-august and would be interested in some coaching...would you be able to coach me?

regards

claude

Hi Claude, sure...I'm working on setting up a coaching club on Sukhumvit now (play + coaching) primarily for foreigners like ourselves. Will also be working out a schedule for one-to-one outside of Sukhumvit (where the court costs would be prohibitive). I'll keep in touch!

Well that only took two years to get a response!

I spoke to the grumpiest expat in Bangkok the other day and he reckons he is pretty mean with a shuttlecock and challenges you to a game. The winner gets cafe table rights.

..and I was beginning to think TV members never play any badminton.

My legacy lives on in you Alex! :-)

Hi Claude, sure...I'm working on setting up a coaching club on Sukhumvit now (play + coaching) primarily for foreigners like ourselves. Will also be working out a schedule for one-to-one outside of Sukhumvit (where the court costs would be prohibitive).  I'll keep in touch!

Hi Carl,

got any news on your coaching club? Or perhaps one-to-one coaching? I am actually looking for a badminton coach as well.

Lex

Hi Lex, I should have a definite schedule this time next month. Just finishing up with a new junior coaching club in the UK which is now running well so ready for the return. I'm open to suggestions as to a location....so please give me some feedback as to a location in central BKK which would be convenient for you (or anyone). So far the options are courts at the Thai Badminton Association (Rajadamri area), 71 Sports Club at Phra Kanong, British Club courts just off Silom. Other further options are courts at On Nut and Bang Na.

The perfect situation would be to run the club at the Racket Club or Piyarom, but they don't seem communicative and need all participants to either be members or pay each time. One to One coaching would therefore cost a fortune. I'll begin with two clubs, one for juniors and one for adults...both then split into two by standard of play, and both consisting of coaching plus doubles play. Again, I'm definitely keen to hear your preference on days and times.

One to One (hour long) will also be offered.

Looking forward to getting this going, not for massive income, but because I just love doing it and think there's a lack of racket sport clubs for ex pats in BKK. I've already had some definites for the junior club, mainly from international school students.

any developments on the coaching?...thanks, claude