Player Profile

Rachel Thomas       

 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, 1st 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.