Dealing with parents of players we coach is a daily thing and sometimes requires some specific skills to avoid conflicts. Sometimes, however, conflict is unavoidable either because of some tough […]
What should players do the day before an (important) competition starts? What are the theories and guidelines that players should follow, without fail!!! Which book should players read and study […]
Pressure to win, pressure not to lose, pressure to perform for the team, pressure to perform for the coach…pressure from the coach. Pressure to gain world ranking points, to win […]
Park Joo Bong, Li Yongbo, Rexy Mainaky and Misbun Sidek are just some examples of successful coaches in the modern badminton era but you will agree that more could be […]
Why do some coaches make notes behind the court and others don’t? Are coaches who take notes better (organised) than those who don’t? By Tjitte Weistra, Badzine Columnist. Photos: BadmintonPhoto
Our columnist, veteran international coach Tjitte Weistra, takes a look this month at how, as a coach, to manage a team that is preparing for a big multi-sport event, like […]
Our columnist, veteran international coach Tjitte Weistra, shares his views on the pros and cons of coaches being granted a voice from the sidelines in international badminton. By Tjitte Weistra, […]
Tjitte Weistra is a private international coach after a long career as a player for the Netherlands and a national coach for Peru and New Zealand. He is joining our […]