Camp of unity: (from left) Leong Jun Hao, Justin Hoh, Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin and Lee Zii Jia are part of the Thomas Cup team that will spend 10 days for training in Denmark. Above: Kenneth Jonassen during his playing days.

PETALING JAYA: Returning to where it all began for Kenneth Jonassen could provide Malaysian shuttlers with the perfect boost ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals.

The players, both men and women, will spend 10 days training in Herning, Denmark – Jonassen’s hometown – before heading to Horsens for the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals from April 24-May 3.

The serene setting, free from distractions, is expected to help the players get into the right frame of mind ahead of the intense battles, especially for the Thomas Cup team.

“Our plan is to train with limited distractions, and this place serves that purpose well as it is very down-to-earth and laid-back,” said the national singles coaching director.

“The goal is to prepare with the right mindset and level of resilience – these are the two key components.”

Jonassen’s badminton journey both started and ended in Herning, a town known for its peace and tranquillity.