Considered as its flagship development activity, Badminton Europe (BE) has organised the 2009 edition of its acclaimed “Summer School” in the Swedish coastal city of Karlskrona.

This “school” has now reached its 28th annual edition. Viewed as a highlight in BE’s events schedule, it is in fact a seven-day intensive training course for U/19 players and their coaches during which the participants can assimilate the latest technical and tactical developments delivered by high-performance coaches in a state-of-the-art training venue.

This year’s event attracted 65 players and 19 coaches from 26 different countries.

Badminton Malta (BM) was ably represented at this “Summer School” by three coaches: Norman Spiteri, Kenneth Vella and Edmond Abela.

Their week-long training course was based mainly on practical sessions, with theoretical instruction integrated with practical sessions on court with the players under the watchful eye of BE’s staff coaches.

During their training, the Maltese coaches had the unique opportunity of being instructed by Steen Pedersen, the former national head coach of Denmark.

Now back in Malta, the three coaches will be putting into immediate practice what they learned in Sweden as they take charge of the Badminton Junior Academy which BM has recently set up for its upcoming junior players.

BM expressed its satisfaction at the positive performance of its three coaches at the Summer School while stressing its commitment to providing every development opportunity for its aspiring coaches.

BM also expressed its gratitude to Badminton Europe for the valuable support provided in making this participation a reality.