Monday it was officially announced that our coach and trainer Mr. Kim will not renew his contract. Bad news, but in the selection we were aware that this was going to happen. The last few days much was written and speculated about the succession of Mr. Kim. Lots of Dutch names were mentioned but I honestly say that I consider it most unlikely that the successor to Mr. Kim will be a Dutchman. We, the players, have recently discussed what requirements the new coach and trainer should meet. I will give a brief profile:
– First of all, the successor must be highly motivated and enthusiastic;
Apart from that he or she should
– be an European;
– be an asset on both technical and tactical level and create great variation in the trainings and be able to develop exercises and participate in them (think of multi-shuttle drills);
– make a good team with the other coach;
– be prepared to take on administrative tasks such as creating training schedules, compose special rehabilitation training schedules, consult with medical staff, etc.);
– be a specialist in doubles and mixed doubles;
– have proven experience with the mental aspects of topsport;
– be open to external coaches, who want to encourage development of individual players;
Experience as coach of a national selection is desirable but not necessary. This means that it does not have to be someone who has been in the training business for many years. Also a former top player would be able to help us;
Of course this is only a brief summary of the features the new coach should have according to the players, but the main points are included. Now we hope that Badminton the Netherlands will make every possible effort to find a new coach, because when in May 2011 the Olympic qualifying period begins, we will need him / her very badly.
Tags: Kim, multi-shuttle, olympic qualifying