Player Profile

Rachel Thomas

1 Name & DOB & where do you live?

Rachel Thomas, born 06/04/1989, currently in University, so half the time in Cardiff, half in Loughborough.

2 Discipline- partner?

Play all 3, doubles with Sarah Thomas

3 How did you get started in Badminton?

My sister played in a club, so I joined when I was old enough too.

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

I would love to become a teacher once I’m finished with university.

5 2-3 of your best achievements to date ?

Representing Wales at every age group as a junior, 1^st senior cap at 16.

6 Goals for this season?

Get a good ranking in doubles with Sarah.

7 Sporting heroes?

James Blake

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

Coaches at HPC- Eddie O’Neill and Tony Tullet, Outside of HPC- Richard and Piret Vaughan

9 Long term Badminton Goals?

Play in a Commonwealth Games

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

Good, as it aims at improving the level of badminton in Wales.