Spotlight on Jordan Gilvear - Archive September 2009
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| Age: | 14 |
| Scottish Titles: | U11 Singles National Championship 2006
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| Other Notable Achievements: | Lothian U14 Singles and Doubles Champion 2008 |
| Career Highlight: | Winning Nationals |
| Coached by: |
Glasgow School of Sport coaches and my Dad |
| Sponsor: | None |
| Equipment Used: | Yonex Nano speed 9000, Yonex shoes |
| Badminton Goals & Ambitions: |
Compete at the highest level and win |
| Typical Week Training Schedule: |
18 hours a week of badminton, 2 hours weights etc, running or cycling |
| When did you start playing badminton? |
Playing with my big sister and my Dad in church hall aged 4 |
| First Badminton Memories: | Winning local tournament aged 6 |
| What do you enjoy most about being a badminton player? | Having epic matches |
| Tips for Badminton: | Work hard and keep pushing yourself |
| Hobbies: | Tennis, Cycling, Running and Football |
| Favourite Sportsperson: | Taufik Hidiyat of Indonesia |
| Favourite Film: | Happy Gilmore, Click and Home Alone |
| Favourite Food: |
Butcher’s macaroni cheese (Mum’s is not very good) |
| Favourite Music: | Katy Perry, The Killers, Kings of Leon |
| Favourite Foreign Badminton Destination: | Sweden |
| Favourite Badminton Tournament: | Junior Nationals |
| Goals for the future | To win an Olympic Gold Medal and become World Champion |
