Player Performance & Skills Coaching
Updated 16/10/24 – please note that some sections have yet to be updated. Contact the coach for current information.
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 Sat 10 – 12 am | Juniors(Beginners) Juniors(Intermediate & Advanced) Adults only (2hr session – not associated with the Junior club) | John Bagshaw 0780 6634445 john.bagshaw9651@gmail.com | The sessions are NOT run by the Leisure Centre and all contact must be made with the coach. |
| Streetly Association Sports Centre, Foley Road East, Streetly 0121 353 8630 | Sun 4-5pm | Juniors | Ian Willis 0121 353 4342 ianwillis17@sky.com | 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. |
East Staffs Area
| LOCATION/ TELE NO | DAY/TIME | TYPE | COACH / CONTACT NO | NOTES |
| Barton Junior Club, John Taylor High School, Dunstall Rd, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton DE13 8AZ | Friday evenings 6:30 -7;30 pm | Juniors | Steve Griffiths juniors.bartonbc@gmail.com | This is associated with Barton Badminton Club, and may have a waiting list. |
| Uttoxeter Leisure Centre Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QL 01283 372 980 | 8-9 am | Juniors (7+ yrs) Planning to extend to another 1 hour session. | Coach Kevin Smith 07774 145374 kevin.p.smith@zoho.com | Contact the Coach for more details. Kevin also provides a stringing service |
| Uttoxeter Leisure Centre | Wednesdays 7-9 pm | 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
| CATION/ TELE NO | DAY/TIME | TYPE | COACH / CONTACT NO | NOTES |
| Beaconside Sports Center – Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0AD | Wednesdays 6-7 pm 7-8 pm 8-9 pm | Under 14 Juniors Under 18 Juniors Over 18/ Adults | Paul Cope 07904 122363 | Contact Paul for more information. Paul also do 1-2-1 sessions, small group sessions by arrangement and racket stringing, grips, etc |
North Staffs Area / Stoke on Trent
Andy Aspinal Badminton Academy – Please contact Andy for up-to-date information.
Andy Aspinal is a a BWF level 3 coach now and Badminton Europe Advance Coach, and has coached the County Junior squad for years, and can be contacted on 07528692503 or via a_aspinal@hotmail.com .
Academy Talent Squad Days
Mondays 6-8pm Sunday 10-12 @ Newcastle Under Lyme School, ST5 1DB
Academy Elite Squad Days (National or International Graded)
Mondays 6-8pm
Thursday 6-7pm
Fridays 7-9pm
Saturdays 3-5pm
Sundays 10-12
@ Newcastle Under Lyme School, ST5 1DB