Mike and Kaz review the Canadian National Championship results as well as future plans for Badminton Beat. Remember to e-mail us at [email protected] if you have any ideas or things you'd like to hear on the 'cast.

A short one this week leading up to the Canadian National Championships being played Jan. 31-Feb 3, which is keeping both Kaz and I pretty busy. Be sure to check out the finals (and Kaz and Mike) on the CBC webcast of the event at: www.cbc.ca/sports/broadcast.

Mike and Kaz discuss badminton equipment and their preferences (the squishy shoe episode).

Mike and Kaz review the last few week's tournament results and discuss some winning strategies of their own.  Happy 2018!!

Canadian Badminton Olympian Alexandra Bruce talks about time as a member of the national team, her unique Olympic experience and what she is up to now.

It's a shorter episode this week as I get over a cold but I managed to "pick the brains" of several of my coach-friends from other sports to get their "Winning Strategies".

Mike and Kaz discuss different playing styles for singles, doubles and mixed doubles as well as some other related...and maybe not so related topics.

Canadian Kristin Tsai talks about her badminton career so far, recovery from an achilles tendon injury and plans for future competitions.  Remember if you have any questions or topics you'd like to hear on the podcast, you can email me at: [email protected].

This week we review the latest Badminton News then head into a discussion of our "Pet Peeves".  I also catch up with Stephane Cadieux, Head Badminton Pro of the Boulevard Club to hear about his time at the 2017 BWF World Coaches Conference and his plans for hosting the Canadian National Championships at the end of January.  Don't forget, you can drop me a line at: [email protected] if there is anything you'd like to hear on the show.

Australian Olympian Leanne Choo gives her unique "take" on playing both the London and Rio Olympic Games as well as her training and experiences before and after.