WELCOME TO LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT IN BADMINTON

At the heart of every successful badminton player is a meticulously structured pathway that recognizes and nurtures talent from an early age.

Our series of webpages on Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) for badminton is designed to provide coaches, parents, and athletes with a comprehensive resource to navigate this crucial journey, particularly in the area of developing a player's physical fitness.

In the ever-evolving world of sports, understanding the phases of athlete development is essential. Our content breaks down each phase, highlighting key milestones and appropriate training strategies tailored to different age groups. Additionally, we offer a rich library of exercises categorized by age, ensuring that athletes can build a strong foundation of skills, fitness, and resilience.

If you have ever had the following questions, we hope this website can help you:

• How does the training of a 9-year-old differ from a 13-year-old?

• How early can my child specialize?

• How do my physical abilities compare to the national athletes at BAM?

• What exercises can I do to strengthen my badminton game?

At the start of this journey, this website will focus on developing player's physical conditioning but hope that soon, we will progress to include some badminton-specific on-court training philosophy, principles and materials.