Paul de Graaf - Head Coach BC Drop Shot

As of September 1st, the technical staff of BC Drop Shot will be strengthened by head coach Paul de Graaf. In view of developments within the club, BC Drop Shot is further investing in quality within its technical policy.

In addition to being the selection trainer and coach of team 1, Paul de Graaf will also take on an important role in supporting and developing our entire coaching staff within the club. Another key task for the new head coach is to help shape a technical policy plan towards 2030.

Enormous growth requires investment
Over the past five years, BC Drop Shot has experienced tremendous growth through very targeted policies. In both playing level and membership. These developments have not gone unnoticed. More and more, young talented players are joining BC Drop Shot.

This is a positive and desired development, as these are the players who will soon be able to advance and/or sustain the level. Of course, new situations also place increasing demands on our youth coaches. The technical committee, together with Paul, will support our youth coaches. In addition, there is the ambition to build a recognizable identity for our training sessions.

Within the selections, there is naturally a high demand for high-level training, but there are also many tactical challenges. Paul will also be actively involved in this area and will himself be active as an on-court trainer. 

Wonderful connections
In addition to all these badminton technical matters and policies, wonderful connections are already being established with other professionals such as private trainers, physical trainers, and physiotherapists.

Together, we will develop programs to get the most out of our players, but we will also be ready for quick interventions to prevent or, if necessary, treat injuries. We will further expand our connections with other professionals. Naturally, the head coach will serve as the connecting link among all these matters and ensure coordination. 

Long-term investment
As mentioned, BC Drop Shot wants to continue growing into the next phase of technical policy. From talent development to recreational training. This requires making plans, implementing them, monitoring, and continuously improving.

The board of BC Drop Shot is convinced that this ambition cannot be realized within a year. In consultation with Paul de Graaf, a three-year collaboration has therefore been agreed upon. 

We look forward to a great collaboration in which every member of BC Drop Shot can receive the most suitable offer, and where the growth of our own members sustains and—if necessary and/or desired—strengthens the club’s level.