For schools & young players
Badminton in schools across Dorset
Kirsty delivers quality badminton sessions in schools right around the county, for every age from nursery to sixth form. The clubs are hugely popular, and they link directly to evening and weekend classes for pupils who want to take it further.
A whole school, on court
Sessions are planned to the ability in the room, so a class of complete beginners and a squad of keen players both get a lesson pitched exactly right. Kirsty sets up the courts, groups the children, tracks their progress and keeps the whole class involved and enthusiastic from the first minute.
She is flexible with numbers and groupings, reliable and punctual, and works happily across curriculum PE and extra-curricular clubs. Schools book her to cover racket sports in the curriculum, or to add an engaging after-school activity that children genuinely look forward to.
- Fully licensed & DBS-checked
- Nursery to sixth form
- All abilities & SEND
- Pathway into local clubs
Where Kirsty teaches during the week
Across the school day and beyond it, from a first-ever rally in a nursery hall to sixth form and university squads.
- Curriculum PE lessons: badminton delivered as part of the school day.
- Extra-curricular clubs: breakfast, lunchtime and after-school badminton.
- Nurseries & primary schools: first rackets, first rallies, plenty of games.
- Secondary schools: real technique, tactics and competitive play.
- Sixth form, colleges & universities: coaching for older students.
- SEND schools: sessions adapted around every pupil's needs.
Free taster session for your school
If your school would like to try badminton, Kirsty is happy to arrange a taster session. Message or email her with your school, year groups and the slot you have in mind, and she'll take it from there.
What teachers say
Kirsty has been visiting our school annually for five years and is a wonderful coach. Her sessions let the children consolidate their skills while having loads of fun, and you see them visibly improve session to session. She is always flexible with numbers and groupings, and is a warm, positive leader with pupils of all abilities. I recommend her highly to any school wishing to cover racket sports.
Kirsty has been a fabulous badminton coach for my class of 6 and 7 year olds. Her sessions are exciting, varied and progressive. She sets up the courts, works with children of different abilities and monitors their progress, planning skilful activities that keep their enthusiasm up. The children are always excited when they realise they have a badminton lesson with Kirsty.
The service you provide as part of our extra-curricular programme ensures many of our students gain access to quality coaching. It also gives them the opportunity to join external clubs in the area through your knowledge and guidance. Our aim of encouraging them to remain active through sport into their adult lives is enhanced by the essential work that you do.
The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the badminton coaching sessions that Kirsty provided. The lessons were engaging, well structured and appropriate to the children's ability, which enabled them to show a progression of key skills.
Beyond the school day
Holiday camps and tournaments keep young players on court through the school breaks, and give them somewhere to test what they've learned.
Junior holiday camps
Camps run through the school holidays and mix technical and tactical drills with team building, problem solving and plenty of matchplay, in a fun, safe and positive environment. Other coaches assist, so Kirsty can work with smaller groups and coach to what each player actually needs.
Tournaments
Junior tournaments run during the school holidays: a great way to apply training in a competitive environment. Adult tournaments run throughout the year too, both social events and competitions for club and county players.
Kirsty's aim is longevity: players who keep enjoying sport for life. It's a great social game for meeting like-minded people, and she'll help you improve your skills and grow in confidence along the way.
Bring badminton to your school
Tell Kirsty about your school, the year groups involved and the slot you have in mind. She'll come back with options, including a free taster session.