A preliminary coaching workshop for badminton coaches will be conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) at the National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) auditorium today (14) starting at 9 a.m.
All Provincial and District Associations affiliated to SLB are invited to submit applications along with CVs of suitable candidates who hold BWF/SLB Level 1 certificate or are former national players.
More than 50 coaches are already registered for this workshop that will be conducted by well qualified coaches according to SLB. In addition Prof.
Asanga Wijayaratne is expected to conduct lectures for coaches regarding physical and mental fitness and nutrition.
Fitness and health instructors, motivational speakers and nutritional advisors will also be part of the proceedings according to SLB as a first step towards a BWF Level 1 and Level 2 certification program to be held later this year.
Applications would be accommodated on a first come first served basis.
Their aim is to provide more knowledge and update the coaching methods for the coaches and Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) to uplift the standards.