At Kaizen Racket Club, we recognise that no two athletes are the same. Each player has their own learning speed, strengths, challenges, and goals. That’s why we value both private and group training as equally important components of a well-rounded development journey. Each type of session plays a unique and complementary role in helping a player grow technically, tactically, mentally, and socially.
Private Training: Focused, Individualised, Accelerated
Private sessions are tailored specifically to the individual.
They allow our coaches to:
- Diagnose and correct technical inefficiencies with precision
- Deliver feedback that is specific and immediately actionable
- Adjust drills and progressions based on the player’s learning style
- Build trust and mentorship through one-on-one attention
- Create accelerated learning blocks focused on targeted areas
- Adjust the student’s program on a weekly basis to optimise their skill development using targeted coaching strategies and age-appropriate tasks
At Kaizen, private training allows coaches to take a strategic, hands on approach to each player’s journey. By observing progress closely, they can modify tasks and intensities that align with the player’s stage of learning, ensuring training is always relevant, effective, and challenging. Whether it’s mastering a new skill or breaking an old habit, the focused nature of private coaching enables players to take significant leaps forward in a short time.
Group Training: Learning in Context, Performing Under Pressure
While private sessions sharpen skills, group training brings those skills to life.
Group sessions are where athletes:
- Apply what they’ve learned in dynamic, game like situations
- Train with and against peers of similar and higher ability
- Develop adaptability, awareness, and decision making under pressure
- Learn communication, cooperation, and healthy competitiveness
- Build camaraderie and accountability within a team environment
Group training is also a great starting point for players just beginning their badminton journey. It builds early exposure to core movement patterns, rally understanding, and social connection. At Kaizen, we pride ourselves on maintaining a high-quality learning environment with a maximum coaching ratio of 1 coach to 4 students. This ensures every player receives meaningful attention and feedback, even in a shared setting.
Most elite setups—state teams, national squads, and professional environments, revolve around group training. It mimics the real world setting of competition and teaches players to thrive within a community while still pursuing their personal development goals.
How Our Coaches Operate in Both Settings
What truly sets Kaizen apart is how our coaches are trained to operate effectively in both private and group environments:
In Private Sessions:
- Coaches create a calm, focused environment tailored to the individual
- They observe small technical details and provide targeted corrections
- They use personal experience to build rapport, especially with younger players
- Every drill has purpose, feedback is constant, and adjustments are immediate
- Weekly planning ensures the session evolves based on real-time progress and needs
In Group Sessions:
- Coaches manage structure, energy, and flow while ensuring quality
- They rotate focus to give each student individualised attention within the group
- They foster peer learning through match play, games, and small group tasks
- They maintain clarity on session goals while adapting on the fly
- The consistent 1:4 coach-to-student ratio ensures no one gets lost in the crowd
Our coaches were once players themselves, many of them products of Kaizen. This gives them unique insight into how to communicate, demonstrate, and guide across both environments. They’re not just instructors, they’re mentors who understand the athlete’s journey from the inside out.
Why We Value Both at Kaizen
At Kaizen Racket Club, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We design our development pathways around a strategic blend of both session types:
- Private training is where the details are built
- Group training is where the details are tested and strengthened
We constantly communicate between sessions, so what’s developed in a private setting is reinforced in the group, and what emerges in a group setting can be refined privately. This cohesive approach creates a loop of feedback, application, and growth.
Ultimately, this dual structure supports:
- Faster technical progression
- More confident match play
- Stronger relationships between coach and athlete
- A more complete, confident, and adaptable player
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