Meet the Mentors: Our Elite Coaching Team
We are a team of former national and international champions who don't just teach the game—we live it. Meet the mentors who will push you to your absolute limit.
Meet our Founder and Head Coach, Mr. Krishna Kumar. A former World Champion, 4-time National Champion, and BWF certified coach who has represented India for years. His legendary experience is the bedrock of i-Sports.
A historic day for i-Sports. We welcomed the legendary Mr. Vinod Kumar to our coaching panel, a 10-time National Champion with 23 years of expertise in creating champions.
Introducing Coach Arbaz Ali, a former state player and player developer. With multiple state titles and a clean sweep double crown at the school nationals, he is now training our next generation of champions.
We are proud to have Coach Arbaz Ali handling key training batches, from our early morning prospects to our senior professional players. His experience and results speak for themselves.
Why was Saif Ali promoted to Chief Executive Coach? With a decade of commitment, a proven track record of player development, and the introduction of our in-house S&C program, he is a core pillar of our success.
Coach Praveen is an indispensable part of our team. He manages events, coaches across multiple centers, and steps in wherever needed, all while working seven days a week. His dedication is unmatched.
We are proud to announce key promotions and awards. This includes Manjunath Anjaneya as Coach of the Year and Saif Ali's promotion to Chief Executive Coach, recognizing their immense contributions.
About this collection
Our coaching panel isn't built on certifications alone, but on a proven history of winning. Whether it is our founder Krishna Kumar’s four national titles or the relentless strength and conditioning expertise of Chief Executive Coach Saif Ali, every member of our team is a former or current competitor. They aren't just showing you drills; they are teaching you the tactical adjustments and mental toughness that only come from years on the professional circuit.
Not Just Instructors, But Champions
At i-SPORTS, we believe the best way to become a champion is to learn from those who have already stood on the podium. We don't hire 'coaches' who have never faced the pressure of a national final. We scout and train mentors who know exactly how to handle the nerves, the fatigue, and the strategy required to win.
The i-SPORTS Difference
Our team is handpicked for their specific expertise. When you train with us, you are getting more than basic stroke correction:
- Founder-Led Philosophy: Krishna Kumar (KK Sir) brings a lifetime of experience as a World Champion and 4-time National Champion to the training floor every single day.
- Specialized Expertise: From Coach Vinod Kumar, a 10-time National Champion who joined us to pass on 23 years of craft, to our strength and conditioning team, we cover every aspect of the athlete's body and mind.
- Modern Mentorship: Coaches like Arbaz Ali and Devendra R bridge the gap between technical skill and modern athletic performance, ensuring that whether you are a beginner or a pro, you are getting science-backed coaching.
A Culture of Growth
We are a family that works seven days a week. Our coaches do more than coach; they travel to tournaments, manage our in-house Strength & Conditioning programs, and handle the pressure of match-day logistics. When you join a batch, you aren't just paying for court time. You are entering an ecosystem where Coach Narendra is correcting your footwork between matches and Coach Praveen is managing your tournament strategy. We are obsessed with results because your success is our only metric.
I-Sports
We aren't a weekend hobby club. We’re a family of former champions and dedicated mentors who eat, sleep, and breathe badminton in Bengaluru. If you’re hungry for the podium, we’re the ones who will push you past your breaking point.
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