Expert Badminton Coaches and Mentors in Thane
Behind every match-winning smash is a mentor who taught the technique. Meet the coaches at our Thane academy building the next generation of champions.
Meet the masters. This video introduces some of the expert coaches for our Summer Camp 2025, including state champions and international medalists.
A word from our Doubles Head Coach, Akshay Dewalkar. He emphasizes that doubles is about strategy and synergy, and his goal is to build partnerships that dominate the court.
From the desk of Amit Godbole, our Senior Coach for Juniors. He believes coaching is about mentoring with patience and purpose to help players unlock their full potential.
Coach Jeet Shirodkar shares his philosophy. He focuses on bringing out the best in each unique player by understanding their strengths and guiding them through challenges.
Coach Akendra Darjee on the importance of discipline. He believes success starts with building a foundation of strength and focus in our junior players.
Our Fitness Coach, Akash Shinde, explains his approach. For him, fitness is about instilling discipline, resilience, and mental toughness in every player.
We believe in continuous learning. Congratulations to our coach Kabir Kanzarkar for successfully completing the BWF Level 1 Coaching Course in Goa.
We celebrate our coaches' achievements. Coach Vighnesh Devlekar is honored for completing the advanced course for coaches from the Badminton Association of India.
About The Mentors Behind the Medals
We don't assign coaches based on rotation; we match you based on your specific developmental needs. Whether you are working on your doubles synergy with Coach Akshay Dewalkar or refining junior stroke mechanics with Coach Amit Godbole, our team is categorized by their expertise. This ensures that every session, from footwork drills to tactical match analysis, is guided by someone who has mastered that specific aspect of the game.
Mentorship Over Management
Since 1988, our philosophy has been sarvangin vikas (all-round development). A coach is not just a person feeding shuttles; they are a mentor who understands the pressure of the court. Our team, led by Shrikant Vad, consists of BWF-certified instructors and national medalists who know exactly what it takes to bridge the gap between a district-level player and a national champion.
Our Coaching Approach
We believe that technical brilliance comes from mastering the basics. That is why our coaches focus on:
- Fundamentals First: Correcting grips and stance before moving to power shots.
- Mental Toughness: Coaching is as much about handling match pressure as it is about physical fitness.
- Role-Specific Training: We have dedicated specialists for singles endurance, doubles strategy, and junior development.
Professional Credibility
Our coaching team is constantly upskilling. You will find our staff regularly completing BAI (Badminton Association of India) advanced programs and BWF-level certifications. This isn't just about credentials; it is about bringing global standards to our Thane courts at Khandu Rangne and Shahid Tukaram Ombaale halls. When you train here, you are learning from mentors who are actively engaged in the current professional circuit, ensuring your training is modern, relevant, and effective.
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