A selection of Ashaway sponsored players met last weekend for a photo shoot and to try the Knight Trainer. We caught up with them to get their plans for the coming season:Jo Goode
Our Olympic Bronze medalist, Jo is planning to play for the Hertfordshire 1st team this year, she made her county debut last season and enjoyed it so much that she has decided to give it a go again this year. Jo will also continue with her coaching of her children (Jack, Molly and Little Harry) and a few lucky others at the Ashaway Academy with notable other 'Goodes':
- Husband - Andy Goode (former Olympic Team manager and commonwealth Gold medalist)
- Brother in law - Nick Goode (former professional player)
- Father-in-Law - Bill Goode (who has coached the likes of Gail Emms, Rachel Howard & Liza Parker)
Unfortunately Rachel experienced a stress fracture of her right tibia at beginning of June
After four weeks of being on crutches (and going on holiday to Australia!) she has been gradually getting back into full trainingGoals for this season:
- To get back to level at which I was playing before my injury
- To do well on the national elite circuit (it may be difficult to win again as I’ve missed the first tournament due to injury)
- To reach semi-finals of international events and english nationals
- To beat top national and international players
Nathan RiceNathan has recently announce he retiring from full time badminton, he will still be playing the domestic circuit and coaching
Richard Wrigley also at the meeting, Richard is one of the countrys top singles players, Richard will be playing as many Open, Challenger and Elite circuit events as his schedule (and body) can stand. Richard appears in the Knight Trainer Video ....
The Knight Trainer ... see the next Post!
Ashaway also are well represented on the circuit this season by:
Mark Sellwood - England Ranked Singles player and Head coach at Birmingham Elite coaching cell
Nathan D'Cruz - U19 National Singles Champion
James Phillips & Joe Morgan - Welsh International Doubles Pair
David Forbes & Stewart Kerr - Scottish International Doubles Pair
Jamie Neil - Scotland U23 Champion
Neil White - England Ranked Singles Player
Ivor Griffiths - England Ranked Doubles Player
Caroline Westly - England Ranked Singles Player
