BWF Coach Education Level 1 is the first of the four levels in the Coach Education framework. Launched by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) at the beginning of 2012, it is the most fundamental course for Badminton Coaches.
Outlining the BWF Coach Level 1 covers the basic coaching principles of:
What to Coach – explaining the basic technical, tactical, and physical elements.
How to Coach – defining the basic elements of Coaching Methodology
Planning and Delivery of progressive coaching sessions
The absence or limited opportunities for higher-level coaching certifications or qualifications in India will lead to the migration of quality skills which will impact the future coaching pool in India.
BAI conducts the BWF Coach Level 1 Course in three places as the dates given below.
1. BWF Level 1 Course (Goa) 27th Jan to 2nd Feb, 2025
2. BWF Level 1 Course (Raipur) 4th to 10th Feb, 2025
3. BWF Level 1 Course (Guwahati) 12th to 18th Feb, 2025
Every state badminton association can nominate 02 applicants on or before 15th January, 2025. The registration fees will be Rs. 5,000/- per applicant.
In the past, have you ever heard of the notification of BWF Coaching Level 1, 2, or 3 certifications organized in India?
Yes
Yes, but no transparency in the nomination process
No notification received
BAI has given the eligibility terms for the state associations to select the prescribed number of applicants.
Eligibility-
1. Age Limit: Minimum: 25 Years l Maximum- 45 Years
2. Minimum Qualification: Must have represented one (01) State (Junior- Under 19/Senior) in the National Championship or Zonal Championship and is required to produce a certificate for the same at the time of registration at the Venue.
3. Must have coaching experience of at least 03 (three) years under the respective State Association.
4. TWO participants, preferably one Male & one female, per state (Nominated by the BAI Affiliated State Associations.
BAI will facilitate-
1. Accommodation, local transport, and food.
2. AC III-tier fare from hometown to Goa / Raipur / Guwahati will be reimbursed; In case, the travel mode is other than train, TA equivalent to AC III-tier fare will be reimbursed based on the distance between the hometown to Goa / Raipur / Guwahati. No other local conveyance will be covered by the BAI.
3. Certificate upon completion of the course.
4. The said program will be a 07-day training program.
Interested and eligible coaches can approach their respective state associations to be nominated. BAI's official communication, released on 07th Jan 2025, provides more details on the BWF Coach Level 1 certification program.
BAI's much-appreciated effort ensures an extended career for badminton players and coaches who have spent most of their early lives. BAI has to ensure the conduction of similar and higher level (BWF Coach Level 2 & 3 certification) programs in India regularly. It is easier for Indian coaches to attain higher level BWF certifications while they are catering coaching in countries like New Zealand or Sweden where the competition is less population and competition for badminton. The absence or limited opportunities for higher-level coaching certifications or qualifications in India will lead to the migration of quality skills which will impact the future coaching pool in India.
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