Badminton has grown a great deal in Northumberland over the past few years and we are constantly looking for enthusiastic and determined people to get involved in badminton coaching. So if you are thinking about this get in touch.

There are plenty of opportunities to work as a coach assissant, volunteer coach to develop junior and senior clubs to working as a part- or full time paid badminton coach.

All coaches are required to complete a certified coaching course (from level 1 to 5 depending on experience and qualifications), which will equip them with the necessary teaching skills as well as the latest technical, tactical and physical training knowledge.

For more detailed information look at Badminton England's web pages.

To find out about upcoming courses for coaches please get intouch with the Northumberland Badminton Association's coaching co-ordinator Tony Fowler (tonyfowler299@googlemail.com ).