Player Profile

Nic Strange

1 Name, DOB, where do you live?

Nic Strange - Currently in Cardiff but from Llandudno.

2 Discipline – partners?

Mixed - Caroline Harvey
Doubles - Mike Lewis

3 How did you get started in Badminton?

My Mum introduced me to the Great Orme Badminton Club in Deganwy after seeing an advert in the local paper.

4 Interesting fact about yourself that not many people would know?

I am an amazing chef :-P.

5 2-3 of your best achievements to date?

Getting my first cap for Wales at the Triangular event. Winning all 3 events at the U17s Nationals.

6 Goals for this season-2009?

To win competitions on the English Circuit and improve World Ranking in both disciplines.

7 Sporting heroes?

Lleyton Hewitt.

8 Coaches you have worked with?-(HPC you attend)

Neil Cottrill, Joe Hill, Eddie O'Neill, Matt Hughes. (Cardiff HPC)

9 Long term Badminton Goals?

To gain more caps for Wales and become the best badminton player I possibly can.

10 How does it feel to be part of the HPC/Talent group?

Being part of the HPC is a great honour and establishes you as an elite player in Wales. Being around other elite players and coaches allows me to train in an environment where everybody wants to succeed and be the best.