HP Coaches
A key component in the Badminton Ireland High Performance System is the provision of coaching specific to the development stage of each athlete. The high performance coaching network comprises the following coaches:
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Michael Watt
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Performance Director (Voluntary) |
Reports to the CEO Badminton Ireland.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of performance.
Implementation of national and regional coaching structure.
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Daniel Magee
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National Coach (F/T)
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Reports to the Performance Director.
Responsible for National team events.
Design of all senior player programmes.
Coordination and management of the junior talent programme across Ireland.
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Andrew Stewart
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National University Coach (Voluntary) |
Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for training, event organisation and team selection for the National University Team
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Ben Caldwell
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National University Coach (F/T) |
Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for training, event organisation and team selection for the National University Team
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Will O’Neill
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National U17 Coach (Voluntary) |
Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for Squad training, event organisation and team selection for the U17 National Team
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Matt Gleave
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National U17 Coach (Voluntary) |
Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for Squad training, event organisation and team selection for the U17 National Team
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Al Bredin
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National U15 Coach (Voluntary) |
Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for Squad training, event organisation and team selection for the U15 National Team
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Naomi Darragh
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National U15 Coach (Voluntary) |
Reports to the national Coach
Responsible for Squad training, event organisation and team selection for the U15 National Team
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Cheryl Evans
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National U13 Coach (F/T)
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Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for Squad training, event organisation and team selection for the U13 National Team
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Gerrard Loh
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National U13 Coach (Voluntary) |
Reports to the National Coach
Responsible for Squad training, event organisation and team selection for the U13 National Team
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Want to be part of the National Coaching Team?
Badminton Ireland are keen to improve the level of all our National coaches. We are always on the lookout for new Coaches to work with our top junior players. There are some basic requirements for consideration. If you feel you meet theses requirements just contact the office on HP@badmintonireland.com and the HP Team will be in touch:
· Be able to demonstrate experience of work with National level junior players.
· Working towards a Badminton Ireland Level 2 qualification as a minimum standard.
· Part of the Badminton Ireland Coaches register.
· Able to commit to four CPD weekends, one week in the summer camp and five weekends throughout the year for squad sessions and events.