Coaching

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/TIMETYPECOACH / CONTACT NONOTES
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
JuniorsIan 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/abilityPaul 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 pmJuniorsGraham Jebb
01902 490565
INFORMATION MAY BE OUT OF DATE!!
Contact the coach for current details.

East Staffs Area

LOCATION/
TELE NO
DAY/TIMETYPECOACH / CONTACT NONOTES
John Taylor High School –
Barton Junior Club
Friday evenings
6-7 pm
JuniorsJenny Gilmore jennygilmore@btinternet.comThis 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 CentreWednesdays
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/TIMETYPECOACH / CONTACT NONOTES
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’sJunior Beginners GroupAndrew 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.

North Staffs Area / Stoke on Trent

Andy Aspinal Badminton Academy

Andy Aspinal is a Level 3 UKCC Coach and has coached the County Junior squad for years, and can be contacted on 07528692503 or via a_aspinal@hotmail.com .

Andy also does 1:1 and group coaching sessions, as well as stringing and racket sales. H currently runs two advanced group 2 hour training sessions, plus a beginners session, in the Stoke/ Newcastle area. 
Contact Andy via phone or email for more information!

Ken Steele

Ken Steele ran many skill and performance improvement courses in the northern part of the county prior to the COVID pandemic. To find out what is currently offered in badminton coaching locally, or what may be available soon, please contact Ken.
He can be contacted on 01782 619911 or 07948 799876, or Email: kensteelecoach@yahoo.co.uk
And if it’s the racket that’s letting you down, Ken offers a repair and restring service, plus the fitting of new grips!