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The Player Pathway Programme is designed to support and develop the next generation of badminton talent across Europe. By providing a structured framework, we help young athletes progress from grassroots to elite competition, ensuring they receive the right training, guidance, and opportunities at every stage of their journey. Through collaboration with national federations, coaches, and performance experts, we aim to create a clear and sustainable pathway that nurtures potential and paves the way for future champions.

Talented athletes need a clear series of steps to follow – from their first experience with badminton in a school or community programme through to eventual podium success.  National federations can help move players along this road to success.

Badminton Europe and the BWF offers the Player Pathway Programme to assist national federations in designing a player pathway that is right for them. Run in conjunction with the World Academy of Sport, this is a face-to-face course for federation personnel involved in athlete development, including:

  •  high-performance directors
  •  national coaches
  •  federation presidents

Participants in the Player Pathway Programme will carry out hands-on activities designed to help them formulate their own systematic plans for:

  •  identifying and developing talent
  •  finding the resources and support needed
  •  identifying the stakeholders involved
  •  gaining stakeholder support
  •  presenting high-performance athletes at major events
  •  achieving and validating interim and final objectives

Invitations for upcoming courses will be communicated directly to BEC Members.

If you would like to have more information you can contact us at [email protected]