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We train as a team but ..

Explores the tension between team training and individual competition.

Ben Caldwell explains how shared practice builds culture, support and collective standards, while players still need personalised goals, autonomy and responsibility. Create a training environment that strengthens both the group and each athlete.

It’s a thoughtful, experience‑based post that will help you build a stronger, more connected training environment.

Remote Coaching

Ben Caldwell shares practical lessons from coaching players remotely during lockdown.

He shares practical lessons from coaching players remotely during lockdown.

How to build autonomy, set creative tasks, use technology effectively and support athletes with structure and guidance.

Developing players who think for themselves, stay motivated and keep progressing off‑court, this article offers clear, usable ideas.

Doubles masterclass

These 3 professional coaches break down the key principles of effective doubles play: roles, rotations, court coverage, communication, pressure creation and tactical clarity.

They explain in practical terms how to coach pairs to work as a connected unit rather than two individuals.

If you want smarter movement, better teamwork and clearer intentions, this masterclass delivers practical guidance for you to use.

Creating a training plan

This post explains how to plan a full year of badminton training with clear phases, priorities and realistic expectations.

Martijn Van Dooremalen highlights how to balance technical work, physical development, decision‑making, recovery and competition demands.

Part of the BWFL2, it’s a practical, clear framework that will improve your planning, reduce stress and create more consistent progress across the year.