In this episode I give you my review of all 5 disciplines at the Paris Olympics! 40 minutes of looking back at an amazing Olympic Games in badminton filled with amazing matches, a lot of (maybe a bit too much) drama, surprising results and a splendid atmosphere. Tune in to hear all about it. I got through the disciplines in the following order (if you want to skip certain parts): Mixed, Womens Doubles, Mens Doubles, Womens Singles, Mens Singles. Thanks for listening everyone! /HK...
Aug 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 141
Hi all, This episode contains my top takeaways from the last few weeks of intense action in Asia on the BWF World Tour. I look a lot at what it all means for who's currently set to be the favourites in Paris and also some dark horse potential. But don't worry, I will of course still do a proper preview episode for the Olympics when we get closer to it's start. Remember to check out how easily you can support this podcast and at the same time get some awesome benefits from it on patreon.com/vitti...
Jun 11, 2024•22 min•Ep. 140
Hi all, Today I'm back with my top 5 takeaways from the Thomas & Uber Cup finals in China last week. Tune in to hear who I believe is the best men's singles player in the world at the moment, why Indonesia might be building a future Uber Cup winning team and much more! Thanks for listening everyone and please consider supporting my work with any kind of donation on patreon.com/vittinghus to keep this podcast going. It really does mean so much to me and makes sure I can keep prioritising doin...
May 07, 2024•16 min•Ep. 139
Hi all, Although we are a couple of days into Uber & Thomas Cup already, here is my preview episode! I don't find the group stage very exciting, so that's why I'm focusing this preview on the final stage of the event, where things are a lot more unpredictable. I also spend a bit of time talking about Kento Momota, who will retire at the end of this event. So tune in to hear what my dream is for him! I hope you'll enjoy the episode and the final stages of Thomas and Uber Cup! This episode has...
Apr 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 138
As promised here's an episode focused on the very intense battles for Olympic qualification which will basically finish next week at the European, Pan Am and Asian Championships. There's a couple of Future Series events left after that, but they won't have any effect on the battles I mention in this episode. So tune in if you want to become a little wiser on how the qualifying rules work and which players to keep an extra eye on for the continental championships next week. There's some interesti...
Apr 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 137
Hi everyone, In this episode, which has been available on patreon.com/vittinghus for a few days as a video podcast, I'm interviewing Raphael Sachetat, the founder of Solibad, a charity organization that uses badminton to create programs and help underprivileged children around the world. I'm sure most of you, if not all, are already aware of Solibad and how fund I am of supporting them. So it was about time to get Raphael on to talk a bit deeper about the background of the charity and the work t...
Mar 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 136
This episode goes through some of the answers All England provided us with last week - with special focus on the questions I asked in the latest episode. I also offer an update on some of the most interesting battles for Olympic qualification in all 5 disciplines. So tune in to hear my thoughts - and I already have to apologise for not talking about Marin winning her second AE title. The first one in 9 years and after having had two big knee surgeries! Not sure how I forgot to mention this on th...
Mar 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 135
I'm finally back and this time with an episode focused on the 5 most interesting questions we need answers for at All England this week. I've picked 1 question for each discipline, so tune in to see if you agree with me or if I missed out on something even more interesting! There are some REALLY interesting battles for Olympic qualification going on and all of a sudden also an open battle about who's world no. 1 in men's singles (who would have thought just 3-4 months ago?). I try to cover the m...
Mar 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 134
Here is my takeaways from the past two weeks of action on the BWF World Tour at Malaysia Open Super 1000 & India Open Super 750. There's takeaways from all 5 disciplines, so hopefully you guys will find some of them interesting. This episode was released on Sunday the 21st on my patreon page at patreon.com/vittinghus, so if you would also like to have early access to episode in the future (and lots of other perks), please go check it out. There's no binding whatsoever, you can stop your supp...
Jan 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 133
In this episode you'll hear about what I've been up to lately including making a tournament final, going on a family holiday, doing lots of coaching and participating in interesting events. I'm also looking ahead to what's coming in the next few weeks. So tune in if you want to hear about all the stuff above plus some of the challenges I face when coaching and why I find it fascinating. Thanks a lot for listening and remember to check out patreon.com/vittinghus if you want to see that full inter...
Dec 07, 2023•15 min•Ep. 132
Today's podcast is all about my final international event which was at the Norwegian International in Sandefjord last week. Hear about my thoughts on my performance, the preparations and the overall experience. I'll also talk briefly about the future of this podcast at the end of the episode. Please keep listening for this part and give me your input for the future concept of the podcast. Thanks again so much for listening and your ongoing support - it means a lot! Remember you can still support...
Nov 13, 2023•14 min•Ep. 131
Here's an update from this week as promised. A day late as I had trouble uploading the file yesterday, so I apologise for that. Therefore I also talk about a league match in France from yesterday as if it is yet to be played - as I did record the episode before we played. We won the match 7-1 :-) I also give you some info on the rest of the upcoming week or so which will be very busy and also a lot of fun with plenty of league matches and my final international tournament which will be the Norwe...
Nov 05, 2023•12 min•Ep. 130
Hi guys, Here's a live episode recorded during the BWF Coaching Conference in Copenhagen back in August. It's a real interesting chat to two amazing former players Ra Kyung Min & Christinna Pedersen. Both have some incredible accolades like being former world no. 1's and having won medal at both the Olympics and World Championships. Most of the talk is about their experience with coaches and coaching throughout their careers, which I found really interesting to hear about. So hopefully you g...
Oct 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 129
Hi everyone, Here's an update on my latest period which includes 4 Danish league matches, a trip to Canada and some club visits here in Denmark. I also share a bit about what to the next not so busy period is going to be mainly focused on. Tune in to hear more :-)
Oct 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 128
Today's episode is focused around the two league matches I played in France and Sweden over the past week. I also answer 5 questions from some of my patrons who support the podcast on patreon.com/vittinghus . Go check it out if you want that opportunity too or just feel like supporting the work I do with the podcast. Thanks for listening everyone! /HK
Sep 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 127
Hi everyone, Here's this weeks podcast dealing with lots of different topics: World Championships including the Coaching Conference My farewell at the national training center First league match of the season Playing a Danish GP in men's doubles! Plus a quick look at what's coming up ahead. Thanks so much for listening and please check out patreon.com/vittinghus for loads of cool possibilities like 1 on 1 live calls and also game feedback! /HK...
Sep 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 126
Hi everyone, Here's as promised my preview of the World Championships in Copenhagen next week. I'm previewing the mixed doubles as my supporters on patreon.com/vittinghus voted for that one and of course the men's singles as that is without doubt my favourite discipline - of course :-) I got to get a one-hour hit in the stadium yesterday as well, so in the episode I'll also reveal what kind of playing conditions I expect. The arena and set-up looks absolutely amazing by the way! Anyway, give it ...
Aug 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 125
Here's another episode with the latest news from me regarding the World Championships where I'll now fill in another role as well. Tune in to hear what that is. Also a bit of news about me coming to Canada again soon which I'm VERY exctied about :-) Plus answering a patron question about the use of court mats during the World Championships prep and discussing some of the things we in badminton perhaps could learn from the rapid rise of padel as a sport here in Denmark. I hope you enjoy it and I'...
Aug 10, 2023•17 min•Ep. 124
Hi everyone, Here's an update on my holiday, getting back in training and some very exciting news about a cool opportunity that has arisen with BWF. This news is actually not only exciting for me, but also for all my patrons as it will result in some exclusive content for patrons of the podcast only! So tune in to hear more about it all and remember you can become a patron for as little as $1 a month and there's no binding whatsoever. Go check out all the benefits at patreon.com/vittinghus and l...
Jul 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 123
Here's my rundown of how things went in my 1st round match against Li Shifeng in the first round of Canada Open! Great match and great effort, so I hope you guys enjoy hearing about it. Thanks for listening everyone!
Jul 06, 2023•11 min•Ep. 122
Today's episode is about how my training has been going since returning from Indonesia, but also some news about me featuring on BWF's weekly video magazine, Badminton Weekly. I'll also go a bit into the role of being a "feeder" when you do 2v1 training. What you should focus on and why this can still be good training even when you are in the "feeding" role. I hope you all enjoy it and I'll be back with the next episode from Calgary at the Canada Open! To support my work with the podcast and get...
Jun 26, 2023•11 min•Ep. 121
Hi everyone, Here's my breakdown of the match against Ginting yesterday, where I got absolutely hammered, but still enjoyed it! :-) Thanks so much for listening and remember you can get access to 1 on 1 video calls, game feedback and much more if you support me at www.patreon.com/vittinghus /HK
Jun 15, 2023•9 min•Ep. 120
Here's my update from Indonesia with some postive news about my body. I also share some news on how you can follow my final preparations even closer on Tuesday. And finally I'm wrapping up the episode talking a bit about how I deal with burnout/feeling demotivated after a question from one of you guys. Enjoy, guys!
Jun 11, 2023•14 min•Ep. 119
Back with a new episode sharing some positive news regarding Indonesia Open! :-) The episode also includes an update on my chances of qualifying for the World Championships and a look back at last weeks Sudirman Cup. Finally I answer a couple of patron questions about club badminton and the home field advantage which can also work as a disadvantage. Check out patreon.com/vittinghus if you also would like to ask questions for the podcast, get 1 on 1 video calls with me, receive a video message or...
May 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 118
A news update from me with good news from the Czech League Finals, but also some exciting news about a new league adventure for me next season. Furthermore I'm sharing some good news in regard to the World Championships in Copenhagen, but also a bit of bad news concerning Malaysia Masters... Tune in to get updated on all of it! :-) Thanks so much for listening! Remember you can support my work and get amazing benefits on patreon.com/vittinghus. /HK
May 09, 2023•15 min•Ep. 117
Here's an episode about my last couple of weeks and some talk about the new crazy spin serve that has shocked the badminton world! I also answer a couple of questions about the Olympics, Orleans Masters and the upcoming World Championships. A little bit longer episode than lately, but I do hope you find it all interesting still. Remember to go join my Patreon-community if you want to be able to join my monthly patron exclusive Q&A's. The next one will be next week! Join here: patreon.com/vit...
Apr 20, 2023•20 min•Ep. 116
Would have loved to give you an update on how my first round match at Orleans Masters Super 300 went today - but as you probably know, I had to pull out before the tournament started. So here's an update on the reason why and what the positive outcome of this withdrawal will hopefully be. I'll also share my upcoming events and goals with you and give you and insight into what I plan to focus on for the remainder of my international career. Hope you all enjoy it and I wish you all a very happy Ea...
Apr 05, 2023•11 min•Ep. 115
Here is as promised my rundown and thoughts about my first round match against Toma Jr. Popov at Swiss Open. Also a quick update on what's next and if you want to be able to join my live Q&A tomorrow Friday 23rd please go to patreon.com/vittinghus and check out how. Thanks for listening everyone! /HK
Mar 23, 2023•10 min•Ep. 114
Here's an update from the beautiful city of Basel! The episode focuses on my preparations, like how I've changed a bit in my weekly training schedule last week and what I'll do to prepare in the best possible way for my first round on Wednesday. It also includes a bit of talk about my stay here, the All England last week and a reminder to some of my patrons to check their inbox as we need to set up some 1 on 1 video and game feedback calls. If you also want that opportunity in the future, go che...
Mar 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 113
Hi everyone, Here's another update from German Open - this time recapping my 2nd round match against Li Shifeng. Thanks for listening everyone! /HK
Mar 10, 2023•9 min•Ep. 112
