The Padukone Sports Management (PSM) has come up with a unique beginner-level program/course to train badminton enthusiasts to become certified badminton coaches. This is one of the very first private coaching certification setup for badminton in a country that has witnessed a tremendous rise in popularity of badminton over the years but lacks in efficient number of coaches for the same.
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What is the ‘Become a Coach Program’?
Started in 2019, this program is a beginner-level coach program offered by Padukone Sports Management under the supervision of Prakash Padukone, who is the founder and director of the company.
The program offers a combination of technical plus soft skills development which are important prerequisites for a badminton coach. Moreover, it equips the trainees with the knowledge and expertise required to become a successful badminton coach.

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Program Details
Online Course:
Days: 11 days
Time: 2 hours per session
Fees: INR 8000
Offline Course:
Days: 1 week(approx)
Fees: INR 21,000-22,000(approx)
Key Features of the Program
- The basic training program will be suitable for an individual to become a badminton coach at the school level and eventually progress into state-level coaching.
- The Program is based on the BWF Level 1 plus Shuttle Time module along with the experience of the dedicated team.
- It can be completed online/offline depending on your requirement.
What does the Program Offer?
The Program follows a systematic and detailed structure that includes all prerequisites to become a successful badminton coach.
- A mixture of Theory and Demonstration Sessions are structured systematically.
- The Coaches are physically trained to the fitness requirement so the sport.
- Basic Education on Sports Nutrition
- An Exciting Opportunity to interact with badminton legends like Prakash Padukone and Vimal Kumar.
- Coaches are trained for First-Aid and Injury Management.
- In the end, a certificate of completion is offered to the coach.
Team
- Narendra Ubhayakar- Senior Technical Consultant
- Balachandran T R- Course Coordinator
- Aditya Prakash- PSM Head Coach
- Dr. Mohnish Sharma- Physiotherapist
Upcoming Badminton Coach Training Online Program
Date: 22 March to 2 April, 2021
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30pm
Fees: INR 8000
For Registration or to know more details, click here.
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