Coaching course

The Australian Badminton Academy (ABA) Coaching Course is a comprehensive program designed to enhance both your technical and soft skills as a coach. Divided into three parts—online training, a two-day intensive, and one-to-one real-time training—the course provides a balanced approach to learning. Taught by Anna Lao, a former Olympian, it offers expert guidance on coaching techniques, player development, and communication strategies. The course focuses not only on badminton skills but also on building crucial soft skills, such as leadership and motivation, to help you become a more effective and inspiring coach.

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What do I learn?

Whether it is contributing back into the badminton community, or up-skilling yourself, the exclusive Australian Badminton Academy coaching course has helped countless of students.

Leadership

Be the example. Learn how to guide students to reach their potential; be an inspiration and a role-model to encourage others. 

Badminton Technical

Learn exclusive and core foundational badminton skills from former olympian Anna Lao (AM). Benefiting both students, and coaches in refining your proficiency within the sport. 

Class Management

Creating engagement and a positive learning environment can be a complex and crucial skill that you will apply in all areas of life. 

Teamwork

Understand the methodologies behind teacher-to-parent interviews and feedback sessions. Help build your communication and problem solving skills within the group training model. 

How does it work?

We are looking for potential coaches who are committed to delivering high-quality lessons to students, and have a passion in badminton. 

The Australian Badminton Academy coaching course can easily be broken up into three sections. 

Each stage will be assessed by our experienced senior coaches who will help guide and mentor you through the course. 

If you do not pass a section, you are always welcome to continue in our next session.

We are open to all levels of badminton proficiency. 

Phase One: Online Course

Our first phase is the online course in which you will conduct mandatory training that will test your badminton knowledge. Lessons will come with terminologies you will need to remember, and learning materials to help prepare you for the two day intensive course. 

Phase Two: In-Person Intensive Course

Over the course of two days, you will do simulated exercises on running a badminton lesson. You will be assessed on the following: 

  • Planning and Communication
  • Badminton knowledge
  • Communication

You will also conduct an interview with our team. It will include feedback on your progress, and if you are ready to pass to phase three. 

Phase Three: Real-time training

If you have passed the previous modules, you will be responsible in teaching one of ABA’s classes in the beginner stage (Stage 1). 

During this period, you will be assigned a senior coach that will help give you exclusive training, tailored to your needs. 

Phase Four: Employment

After you have fully passed previous modules, we will induct you as a ABA coach.