Player Performance & Skills Coaching
Updated 11/3/22 – please note that some sections have yet to be updated, as shown below.
The COVID pandemic disrupted all the badminton coaching within the county, and many of the coaching classes have still yet to be restored, some returned in different formats. Note that some of the courses shown run only within the school term time. Please contact the coach or sports centre for details. In some areas, please contact the coach in the table below to find out what coaching courses are or are planned to be run.
All the coaches listed have BADMINTON England recognised coaching qualifications. For special coaching arrangements, one to one coaching or school/club sessions, contact any of the coaches listed below. To find a Badminton England registered coach in your area, visit the BE Coach Finder.
Lichfield, Tamworth & Wolverhampton Area
| LOCATION/ TELE NO | DAY/TIME | TYPE | COACH / CONTACT NO | NOTES |
| Burntwood Leisure Centre 01543 672439 | Sundays 10-11am 11-12 am Thursdays | adult junior Badminton fitness for over 16 / county juniors | Paul Cope 07904 122363 cope.paul@outlook.com | Contact Sports centre for Sunday prices. Contact the coach for details of other local coaching. |
| Lichfield Junior Badminton Development Group, Friary Grange School Sports Hall, Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs | Tues 6:30 – 7:30 pm Tues 7:30 – 8:30 pm Wed 7:30 – 8:30 pm Sat 10 – 12 am | Juniors(Beginners) Juniors(Intermediate & Advanced) Private group Adults (2hr session) | John Bagshaw 0780 6634445 | Note that the Junior club is NOT associated with the Leisure Centre and all contact must be made with the coach or Secretary |
| Streetly Association Sports Centre, Foley Road East, Streetly 0121 353 8630 | Sun 4-5pm | Juniors | Ian Willis 0121 353 4342 | Contact the coach for further details. |
| Streetly Association Sports Centre, Foley Road East, Streetly 0121 353 8630 | Saturday 1-3 pm | Mixed age/ability | Paul Cope 07904 122363 cope.paul@outlook.com | Contact the coach for current details. |
| Chase Leisure Centre Cannock | Tuesdays 6-7 pm 7-8 pm | Under 14s Under 18s | Paul Cope 07904 122363 cope.paul@outlook.com | Contact the coach for further details. |
| Tiki Badminton Village The James Gordon Sports Arena St Peter’s Collegiate School Compton Road West Wolverhampton | Tue 4:00 – 6:30 pm | Juniors | Graham Jebb 01902 490565 | INFORMATION MAY BE OUT OF DATE!! Contact the coach for current details. |
East Staffs Area
| LOCATION/ TELE NO | DAY/TIME | TYPE | COACH / CONTACT NO | NOTES |
| John Taylor High School – Barton Junior Club | Friday evenings 6-7 pm | Juniors | Jenny Gilmore jennygilmore@btinternet.com | This is a private club with limited numbers and currently has a waiting list. |
| Uttoxeter Leisure Centre Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QL | Currently being planned for Saturday mornings, start planned for April 2022. | 2 x 1hr sessions of courses. | Coach Kevin Smith 07774 145374 | Contact the Leisure Centre for more details. on 01283 372 980 |
| Uttoxeter Leisure Centre | Wednesdays 6-7pm (beginners) & 7-8pm (improvers) | Juniors & Adults – family sessions. | Drop-in badminton sessions, no need to book, Coach Kevin Smith 07774 145374 kevin.p.smith@zoho.com | Contact the Leisure Centre for more details. on 01283 372 980 |
Stafford Area
INFORMATION MAY BE OUT OF DATE!! Contact the coach for details
| LOCATION/ TELE NO | DAY/TIME | TYPE | COACH / CONTACT NO | NOTES |
| Beaconside Sports Center – Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0AD | Wednesdays 6-7 pm 7-8 pm | Juniors Adults | Paul Cope 07904 122363 | Contact Paul for more information |
| Graham Balfour High School North Ave, Stafford ST16 1NR | 5-6pm on Saturday’s | Junior Beginners Group | Andrew Aspinal Mobile: 07528692503 a_aspinal@hotmail.com | THIS INFORMATION MAY BE OUT OF DATE!! Andy is also available for private group and/or 1:1 coaching. Contact the coach for current details. |