Tip 11.0

In general, players have problems in the following skill areas:Under 12 players -strength from the back of the court
Under 14 players -weak backhands
Under 16 players -weak movement to the rear forehand corner
Under 18 players -poor forecourt coverage; both defending against fast drops and taking the shuttle high at the net and doing something useful with it

(taken from www.worldbadminton.com)

Tip 10.0

Know where the closest first-aid kit is. Possibly carry one. Take First Aid courses

Tip 9.0

Senior students sometimes come up with excellent suggestions on how to improve drills and exercises. Hearing their point of view at the oddest of times has provided me with some valuable insight.

Tip 8.0

Be okay about making some mistakes. This shows your students that you are not perfect, and allows them to make mistakes as well. 

Tip 7.0

Be aware and sensitive to economic and culturual differences among the students.

Tip 6.0

• Always provide a safe environment for students and make them aware.
• Remind them...when playing sides, the forehand player takes the middle court shots.
• never look behind to your partner when they are about to hit the bird in your direction
• call their shot so the racquets do not contact
• wear protective eye wear if needed
• always stretch and warm up properly prior to practice
• never walk onto another badminton court while a match is in progress
• while lunging for the bird, land with the toe pointing in the direction of the lunge
• keep their racquet up in front of their face while they play the net in doubles

Tip 5.0

Work towards getting credentials. NCCP is a nation wide program. Even if you coach, still look for opportunities to get coached by top athletes and coaches in industry.

Tip 4.0

Act professionally on and off court (proper sport etiquette, no foul language, age appropriate conversations). Students see coaches as role models in many ways....

Tip 3.0

Always give negative feedback (where to improve) balanced with positive feedback(what they are doing correctly). Too many.....positives: students become immune to it, and do not give them any value. negatives: students become discouraged; self-esteem declines

Tip 2.0

Be on time, prepared, and have back up drills

Tip 1.0

Always play at a level just .5 to 1.0 level above your students' ability level. This pushes their limits and boundaries just slightly above their comfort zone.