Hi Guys,
This Sunday I will be interviewed by Robbie Irwin on RTE 2fm's Sportsbag show. The interview will take place at 10am and I'm really looking forward to it and letting all the people back home know whats happening in my world and the world of badminton.
Scott
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Training Hard
My plans for the next few days.... Its good to be back in denmark training this week. Everything is going very well.... I have been getting treatment for my back and i have started to train harder now. I just hope my back will hold up for next week. Training on Monday and Tuesday was ok.. nothing to difficult! I have been warmed that tomorrow and Friday are going to be hard so i will need to be ready for the next 2 days training.
So that means for the next 2 days it will be badminton, eat, sleep, badminton... come Saturday i will be looking forward to having a nice lie-in :) but i am 99.9% sure i will get a phone-call Saturday morning to say i have training!! that's not a problem tho :)
Sunday i have a big team match for my club... we are playing a team called triton. It is between gentofte and triton who will go up next season... so this game on Sunday is important!! Today the Irish team are playing the tri angular in Cardiff... i just want to wish them the best off luck and sorry i cant be there!!!
Scott
So that means for the next 2 days it will be badminton, eat, sleep, badminton... come Saturday i will be looking forward to having a nice lie-in :) but i am 99.9% sure i will get a phone-call Saturday morning to say i have training!! that's not a problem tho :)
Sunday i have a big team match for my club... we are playing a team called triton. It is between gentofte and triton who will go up next season... so this game on Sunday is important!! Today the Irish team are playing the tri angular in Cardiff... i just want to wish them the best off luck and sorry i cant be there!!!
Scott
Monday, November 26, 2007
Its a New Week
Hi Guys,
Well its a new week and I'm just coming to terms with loosing in Scotland last week. After the loss in the second round I went home to Ireland for a few days. It was great to get home and see familiar faces especially my girlfriend and my family.
I had a really good nights sleep on Friday night and when I got up on Saturday I went to gym and did my running programme. No rest for the wicked I'm afraid even on days off!!
That night I had my mums 50th Birthday party in Baldoyle and it was great. Happy Birthday Mum!!! I had to head home from the party as I had a early flight back to Denmark on Sunday morning so bags had to be packed again. I had a day off from training yesterday due to the fact that I was up at the crack of dawn for my flight.
Training this week will be pretty hard. I have no competition this week so I will be put through my paces by Lauge. I'm just heading out now and will train from 10am until midday and later on i will go for a good long run.
I'm starting the build up for the Irish Open. I cant wait for that. I really want to do well at my home event. No matter what sport you play your home event always holds a special place in your heart.
Next Sunday I have a big team match for my club here in Denmark so that will give me some competitive action over the next week. I just hope this niggling back injury holds up ok.
Ok you lot..... I'm off to training and I'm wrapped up in about 4 layers as its snowing here....
Well its a new week and I'm just coming to terms with loosing in Scotland last week. After the loss in the second round I went home to Ireland for a few days. It was great to get home and see familiar faces especially my girlfriend and my family.
I had a really good nights sleep on Friday night and when I got up on Saturday I went to gym and did my running programme. No rest for the wicked I'm afraid even on days off!!
That night I had my mums 50th Birthday party in Baldoyle and it was great. Happy Birthday Mum!!! I had to head home from the party as I had a early flight back to Denmark on Sunday morning so bags had to be packed again. I had a day off from training yesterday due to the fact that I was up at the crack of dawn for my flight.
Training this week will be pretty hard. I have no competition this week so I will be put through my paces by Lauge. I'm just heading out now and will train from 10am until midday and later on i will go for a good long run.
I'm starting the build up for the Irish Open. I cant wait for that. I really want to do well at my home event. No matter what sport you play your home event always holds a special place in your heart.
Next Sunday I have a big team match for my club here in Denmark so that will give me some competitive action over the next week. I just hope this niggling back injury holds up ok.
Ok you lot..... I'm off to training and I'm wrapped up in about 4 layers as its snowing here....
Friday, November 23, 2007
Beaten but Remaining Upbeat
Hi all.
I'm just back after been beaten in two sets of the second round at the Scottish International. I just did not play very well at all. I just never really got into the match and i didn't stick to my game plan either. It just wasnt my day today so I just have to put it behind me and move on to the next tournament.
My back is still giving me some trouble so I'm going to take a rest now until the Irish Nationals from the 6th to 9th Dec. That means skipping the Triangular next week in Cardiff where I was to represent Ireland but i really need to look after myself and get this niggling injury sorted out. I hate having to pull out of a representative as I love playing for Ireland but circumstances have prevailed this time.
I'm heading home tonight for a few days and will go back to Denmark on Monday for some treatment.
So roll on The Irish Nationals and it would be great to see a lot of you guys come and support the home players.
Cheers
Scott
I'm just back after been beaten in two sets of the second round at the Scottish International. I just did not play very well at all. I just never really got into the match and i didn't stick to my game plan either. It just wasnt my day today so I just have to put it behind me and move on to the next tournament.
My back is still giving me some trouble so I'm going to take a rest now until the Irish Nationals from the 6th to 9th Dec. That means skipping the Triangular next week in Cardiff where I was to represent Ireland but i really need to look after myself and get this niggling injury sorted out. I hate having to pull out of a representative as I love playing for Ireland but circumstances have prevailed this time.
I'm heading home tonight for a few days and will go back to Denmark on Monday for some treatment.
So roll on The Irish Nationals and it would be great to see a lot of you guys come and support the home players.
Cheers
Scott
Last Nights Win
Hi all,
Well I'm here in my hotel just reflecting on my game last night. As most of will know by now I won in two straight sets. 21-10 22-20. Its always good to win the first round match and get it out of the way. I had a really good opening set with few mistakes. Lauge had me well focused before the game so I was really ready. My tactics were really spot on for that first set!!!
I went out a bit to relaxed for the second set and he (Ridder) started to impose his flat doubles style of game on me. At the break in the second he was leading 11-6. After speaking with Lauge at the interval I got back into the zone and got the game back to 13-13 very quickly. It was nip and tuck up to 17-17 and then he won a few points and went 20-17 ahead. I won the next three points and got it back to 20-20. I just told myself to focus and just win the next two points which i did and took the set 22-20 and the overall match. I am over the moon with that win.
So its the second round today and I face Anand Pawer from India. We have played each other twice this year and its one win each. He beat me in 1st round of Bitburger open and i returned the complement in the Danish Super Series. I'm just going to go out and enjoy this match and and in preparation I will just relax in the hotel and head off to the venue about 1.30pm to go through my warm up routine.
Bring it on!!!
Scott
Well I'm here in my hotel just reflecting on my game last night. As most of will know by now I won in two straight sets. 21-10 22-20. Its always good to win the first round match and get it out of the way. I had a really good opening set with few mistakes. Lauge had me well focused before the game so I was really ready. My tactics were really spot on for that first set!!!
I went out a bit to relaxed for the second set and he (Ridder) started to impose his flat doubles style of game on me. At the break in the second he was leading 11-6. After speaking with Lauge at the interval I got back into the zone and got the game back to 13-13 very quickly. It was nip and tuck up to 17-17 and then he won a few points and went 20-17 ahead. I won the next three points and got it back to 20-20. I just told myself to focus and just win the next two points which i did and took the set 22-20 and the overall match. I am over the moon with that win.
So its the second round today and I face Anand Pawer from India. We have played each other twice this year and its one win each. He beat me in 1st round of Bitburger open and i returned the complement in the Danish Super Series. I'm just going to go out and enjoy this match and and in preparation I will just relax in the hotel and head off to the venue about 1.30pm to go through my warm up routine.
Bring it on!!!
Scott
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Scotland Part 2
Hi all,
I woke this morning about 9.15am and headed down for breakfast with Lauge my coach. I felt a bit tired after that so I went back to bed for and hour or so.
I got up again about 11.30am and I am just about to head out the door for a bit of training. I wont do anything hard just a bit of running a few movement exercises and hit a few shuttles. After that I will take it easy for the afternoon before heading back to the hall around 8pm to start my warm up routine for my match at 9.25pm.
My warm up will consist of a lot of running and stretching and will end up hitting a lot of shuttles on the practise courts just before the match. My back is feeling much better but i will make sure I stretch it and warm it up properly before the game.
I have never played my opponent before but from the bit I know of him he is more of a doubles specialist. Time will tell....
Take care and hopefully I have a win to report on tomorrow.
Scott
I woke this morning about 9.15am and headed down for breakfast with Lauge my coach. I felt a bit tired after that so I went back to bed for and hour or so.
I got up again about 11.30am and I am just about to head out the door for a bit of training. I wont do anything hard just a bit of running a few movement exercises and hit a few shuttles. After that I will take it easy for the afternoon before heading back to the hall around 8pm to start my warm up routine for my match at 9.25pm.
My warm up will consist of a lot of running and stretching and will end up hitting a lot of shuttles on the practise courts just before the match. My back is feeling much better but i will make sure I stretch it and warm it up properly before the game.
I have never played my opponent before but from the bit I know of him he is more of a doubles specialist. Time will tell....
Take care and hopefully I have a win to report on tomorrow.
Scott
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
A Nice Bonus from Sports Council
I just got news this evening that i received a €3000 bonus from The Sports Council of Ireland as part of the bonus incentive scheme for 2007.
I would like to thank the Sport Council for Ireland for their continued support in the build up to the Olympics. Karen and Chloe also received the same bonus.
You can read a full article and list of recipients by following this link
http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie/pressandpub-news-latest-article.aspx?article=acc73d1c-0aff-4018-ba92-196a60931da6
I would like to thank the Sport Council for Ireland for their continued support in the build up to the Olympics. Karen and Chloe also received the same bonus.
You can read a full article and list of recipients by following this link
http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie/pressandpub-news-latest-article.aspx?article=acc73d1c-0aff-4018-ba92-196a60931da6
Report from Scotland Part 1
Hi Everyone.
I arrived in Scotland safely. Today I went training from 12 until 1.30pm. I just took it easy really and just spent the time doing some speed work in preparation for my match tomorrow. I decided then to go to the hall to watch Will & Brendan in their qualifier matches.
Taxi ride was a nightmare as taxi driver didn't have a clue where to go and to cut a long story short we got lost.... Great........... Unfortunately both the lads lost so its up to me and the rest of the Irish contingent to fly the flag tomorrow.
This evening I will just chill out and take it easy. Will probably catch up on some TV and have dinner later. Then its shut eye time for the match tomorrow evening.
Cheers
Scott
I arrived in Scotland safely. Today I went training from 12 until 1.30pm. I just took it easy really and just spent the time doing some speed work in preparation for my match tomorrow. I decided then to go to the hall to watch Will & Brendan in their qualifier matches.
Taxi ride was a nightmare as taxi driver didn't have a clue where to go and to cut a long story short we got lost.... Great........... Unfortunately both the lads lost so its up to me and the rest of the Irish contingent to fly the flag tomorrow.
This evening I will just chill out and take it easy. Will probably catch up on some TV and have dinner later. Then its shut eye time for the match tomorrow evening.
Cheers
Scott
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
My Hopes for Scottish International
Hi All,
My preparations for the Scottish Open have been going well. I have not played a tournament since the Danish Super Series so I'm really looking forward to getting back on the competitive court.
I have had a niggling back injury over past few weeks but I have been working hard and training hard with my coach Jim and I'm going to the Scottish International with no pressure but having said that I'm going there to win!! I have a reasonable draw and I'm seeded 8 so here's hoping it goes according to plan.
I just hope the back holds up ok and I suppose only time will tell if it is ready for the strain of the competitive court again.
I will keep you posted on developments as the tournament unfolds.
All the best
Scott
My preparations for the Scottish Open have been going well. I have not played a tournament since the Danish Super Series so I'm really looking forward to getting back on the competitive court.
I have had a niggling back injury over past few weeks but I have been working hard and training hard with my coach Jim and I'm going to the Scottish International with no pressure but having said that I'm going there to win!! I have a reasonable draw and I'm seeded 8 so here's hoping it goes according to plan.
I just hope the back holds up ok and I suppose only time will tell if it is ready for the strain of the competitive court again.
I will keep you posted on developments as the tournament unfolds.
All the best
Scott
Monday, November 19, 2007
Draw for Scottish International
The draw for the Scottish International has just been published and I'm down to play Koen Ridder from Holland in the first round. He is currently ranked 148 in the world. If I get through the first round i will play the winner of the Jorgensen/Pawar match in round two. My first round match is not until 9.25pm on Thursday evening.
Bank Of Scotland International
Hi All,
This week sees me head to Scotland to play in the Bank of Scotland International which starts on the 19th Nov. I'm seeded 8 at this tournament with the number 1 seed being Richard Vaughan from Wales. There is a strong European field entered with most of the top players on the European Tour taking part. The final draw has not being released yet but ass soon as it is and if i have time I will let you all know who I'm playing and the court times. I will try and keep you posted with the scores throughout the tournament which you can also follow at www.tournamentsoftware.com
Thanks
Scott
This week sees me head to Scotland to play in the Bank of Scotland International which starts on the 19th Nov. I'm seeded 8 at this tournament with the number 1 seed being Richard Vaughan from Wales. There is a strong European field entered with most of the top players on the European Tour taking part. The final draw has not being released yet but ass soon as it is and if i have time I will let you all know who I'm playing and the court times. I will try and keep you posted with the scores throughout the tournament which you can also follow at www.tournamentsoftware.com
Thanks
Scott
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Welcome To My Blog
Hi Everyone,
My name is Scott Evans and you are all very welcome to my blog. I am currently the number 1 Irish Men's badminton player and I play professionally on the European and World Tours. My current world ranking is 45 and my ambition is to represent Ireland in next years Olympics in Beijing. Currently I am on target to achieve this aim and as of today I am well inside the cut off point on the Olympic dummy list.
I will keep you informed about my day to day life on the international badminton scene through this blog and you can also visit my main site at www.freewebs.com/scottevansirl for further information.
Thank you all for your Interest
Scott
My name is Scott Evans and you are all very welcome to my blog. I am currently the number 1 Irish Men's badminton player and I play professionally on the European and World Tours. My current world ranking is 45 and my ambition is to represent Ireland in next years Olympics in Beijing. Currently I am on target to achieve this aim and as of today I am well inside the cut off point on the Olympic dummy list.
I will keep you informed about my day to day life on the international badminton scene through this blog and you can also visit my main site at www.freewebs.com/scottevansirl for further information.
Thank you all for your Interest
Scott
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