Badminton Coaching in Thane: Learn from Expert Trainers
Our coaching program is led by BWF-certified experts and national medalists. We focus on building your foundation—technique, strategy, and mental toughness—so you are ready for the competitive stage.
Meet the masters behind our champions. This video introduces our coaching team, including national medalists and stroke specialists like Kabir Kanzarkar and Jeet Shirodkar, who guide our players at the summer camp and throughout the year.
Our Chief Coach, Shri. Shrikant Vad, a respected figure in Indian badminton, featured during the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025. His vision and expertise are the bedrock of our academy's success.
Chief Coach Shrikant Vad addressing players and parents during our Summer Camp. His hands-on approach and decades of experience are invaluable to our athletes' development.
A quote from our Doubles Head Coach, Akshay Dewalkar, a former international player. He emphasizes the importance of strategy, synergy, and trust in building dominant doubles partnerships.
Our Fitness Coach, Akash Shinde, shares his philosophy on training. He focuses on instilling discipline, resilience, and mental toughness, which are the foundational qualities of every champion.
Coach Kabir Kanzarkar at the BWF Level 1 Coaching Course in Goa. We believe in continuous learning, ensuring our coaches are equipped with the latest techniques and knowledge to guide our players.
Coach Vighnesh Devlekar being felicitated for completing the Badminton Association of India's advanced course for coaches, highlighting our commitment to coaching excellence.
A legacy of leadership. Our President and Chief Coach, Shri. Shrikant Vad, with the Shiv Chhatrapati Jeevan Gaurav Award, Maharashtra's highest sports honor, recognizing his lifetime of service to badminton.
About Guided by Legends: Our Coaching Team
You are not just learning strokes here. Our coaching team, including specialists like Kabir Kanzarkar and Jeet Shirodkar, uses video analysis and tactical match simulations to fix your mechanics. Before you join, we evaluate your current level to ensure our intensive training style matches your competitive goals, whether you are aiming for district titles or national rankings.
The Coaching Philosophy: Sarvangin Vikas
Our program goes beyond hitting shuttles. We focus on 'sarvangin vikas' or all-round growth. Led by Chief Coach Shri. Shrikant Vad, a recipient of the Shiv Chhatrapati Jeevan Gaurav Award, we believe that technique is only half the battle. A true champion needs discipline, physical conditioning, and mental resilience.
Meet Your Mentors
- Shri. Shrikant Vad: With nearly four decades of experience, he oversees the curriculum and tactical development.
- Kabir Kanzarkar & Jeet Shirodkar: Our stroke specialists who focus on technical corrections and match-play efficiency.
- Akshay Dewalkar & Akash Shinde: Our doubles strategy and fitness experts who ensure you have the endurance and tactical IQ to outlast opponents.
Why Train With Us
We are not a casual hobby center. If you are serious about competing at the BWF international circuit or the National Games, we provide the environment you need. We maintain a rigorous standard: 6 days of training, off-court conditioning, and professional-grade feather shuttle usage. Our coaches are BWF-certified and constantly updating their knowledge to ensure our players stay ahead of the curve.
We provide the ecosystem—you provide the hunger. If you are ready for the grind, we are ready to guide you.
Thane Badminton Academy
We have been running this academy in Thane since 1988 with one goal: building champions. We don't just teach you how to hit a shuttle; we mentor you through the discipline and mental toughness it takes to compete at the national level.
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