Our mission
A safe, fun, developmental environment and opportunities for as many people to be involved in badminton through the variety of programs offered.
To get as many children and adults involved in Atlanta area playing badminton.
Every student will be evaluated and trained to rise to the next skill level or to improve the various facets of their game they want to improve.
TS Academy coaches are always improving their coaching techniques; keeping up with the cutting-edge drills on all phases of player development.
It is essential players reap the benefits of badminton - whether at the tournament, club, or social level – not just physically, but also mentally . . . as badminton is a lifetime sport.
Thomas shek
head coach
BWF Certified Badminton & Para-Badminton Coach
BWF Certified Badminton Coach Education Course Tutor
USABadminton Certified Coach
Badminton Pan-America Accredited Umpire
USABadminton Certified Referee
Meet the Team
Our team includes some of the best talents in Georgia and USA
Tournament Director
Dudley Chen
USAB Certified Referee
USAB Certified Umpire
40+ yrs of Tournament Organizing Experience
Marketing Director
Dave Zarco
USAB Certified Coach
40+ yrs of Coaching Exp
10+ yrs Head Coach of HS
40+ yrs of TV, Movie and Video Production Exp
Assistant Coach
Ryan Zhang
Georgia #1 U19 Single
Sparring Assistant with Team USA Members
Coordinator - S. California
Chris Livelo Ph.D
Muscle Physiology Specialist
Former Alabama #1 MS
Former Badminton Coach @UAB
Tournament Director
Andrew Williams
USAB Certified Referee
PanAm Accredited Umpire
20+ yrs of Tournament Organizing Experience
Elite Program Assistant
Jacqueline Zhang
Member of Team USA
US Jr Nat'l Champions
3X Silver, 1X Bronze PanAm Jr
Former Junior Team USA
USAB Certified Umpire
USAB Certified Coach
Assistant Coach
Lucy Zhang
Georgia #2 Women's Single
Formerly Trained with China Provincial Team Members
General Manager
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Eddy Levin
Competitive Badminton Player
Co-owner of Terminus Sports
Competitive Swimmer
Black-Belt Tae-Kwon-Do
Elite Program Assistant
Rachel Ye
1X Silver, 1X Bronze US Jr Nat'l
1XSilver, 1X Bronze PanAm Jr
Former Junior Team USA
Coordinator - Alabama
Zohaib Tahir
Member of UAB Badminton
Financial & Risk Management Specialist
Locations
We have partnered up with the following locations to deliver you the highest level of badminton training
chris livelo
alabama
BADMINTON ENTHUSIANT
"I am currently in Alabama and take 2-3 hour commutes just to train with Thomas as I know that there is no other coach with quality similar to TSBadminton. Each lesson is a masterclass providing insightful tips, guaranteed to take your game to the next level."
If you are looking for the highest professional quality badminton training, look no further because TSBadminton is where it is. Each lesson is a masterclass providing insightful tips, guaranteed to take your game to the next level. Thomas is a renowned official in the field of badminton and a true motivational coach who can help bring out your “A-game” regardless of what skill level you are. I am currently in Alabama and take 2-3 hour commutes just to train with Thomas as I know that there is no other coach with quality similar to TSBadminton. Thomas never ceases to provide engaging classes, which helps train fundamentals and pushes the player to be the best they can be. I have also been a part of his badminton clinics with his assistant coaches and all of the players who have participated were impressed with the educational value. I am very happy to be a part of the TSBadminton community and could not have enough recommendations for his classes.
lijuan lu
georgia
joseph l.'s mother
"Coach Thomas has a deep understanding of how to teach young badminton players, he is able to make each lesson engaging for the student whilst constantly motivating them to work harder."
While it is a given that not everyone has the same opinions, goals and ideals, one cannot deny that Thomas Shek is truly an outstanding coach. In the seven months my son (Joseph L.) has trained with him, his technique and ability has improved tremendously. Coach Thomas has a deep understanding of how to teach young badminton players, he is able to make each lesson engaging for the student whilst constantly motivating them to work harder. He is also very prepared for each lesson and takes notes on the student’s performance during and after the lesson. Using these notes, he can plan the next lesson accordingly. Because of the preparation that goes into each lesson, no moment spent training with him is a moment wasted.
PJ Williams
Trinidad and Tobago
Badminton Pan America Referee
“When you want to attend a well-organized, well-run tournament, if Thomas Shek’s involved, go with the knowledge that it will be a first-class event.”
I first met Thomas at an umpire’s training course he was the presenting. It was a properly-organised and well-attended event. The next time we met was at a Miami tournament where we both served as umpires. We developed a good working relationship; Thomas, in addition, was responsible for handling some of the duties in running the tournament. Later, he invited me to the USA Badminton Adult National Championships in West Palm Beach where he was the tournament director. It’s a pleasure to attend a tournament and observe everything running like clockwork. Thomas certainly knew what he was doing. And then Thomas asked me if I wanted to come up to Orlando as an umpire at a juniors tournament. Sure, why not? It’s Thomas! It must be a good tournament. So said, so done. When you want to attend a well-organized, well-run tournament, if Thomas Shek’s involved, go with the knowledge that it will be a first-class event.
HealthRock Chiropractic & Sports Medicine
We are a proud partner with HealthRock Chiropractic & Sports Medicine. They offer comprehensive, individual, customized care/solutions entirely based on patient's needs.
Get to know the TS Event Management Team
The TS Team has 100+ combined years’ experience in hosting/conducting local, state, regional, national, and international tournaments. All facets from court setup/teardown; site inspection; draws; daily tournament management; procurement of technical officials, etc., attention to detail is the TS Event Management Team standard.
Event &
Tournament
Management
Thomas’s event Management skills are second to none. The events he’s involved with are executed flawlessly and always with the addition of a creative twist.
rob Bentley, Canada
founder of ClearOne orlando
"As a retired dance instructor of 40 years, I was a great admirer of his talent and teaching ability. He was always eager to learn new perspectives.
Thomas’s professional demeanor, ability to make quick and fair decisions, scheduling expertise, problem solving and warm personality, created an atmosphere of comfort and familiarity."
Thomas Shek is a multi-talented professional. My husband and I were fortunate enough to make his acquaintance through a local badminton center, here in Orlando. My husband is a coach where Thomas was the Manager of the center at that time. Thomas’s professional demeanor, ability to make quick and fair decisions, scheduling expertise, problem solving and warm personality, created an atmosphere of comfort and familiarity. These qualities promoted the success of the center. Thomas also taught badminton during his tenure at the center. As a retired dance instructor of 40 years, I was a great admirer of his talent and teaching ability. Thomas and I had many discussions and shared many teaching strategies and ideas. He was always eager to learn new perspectives. Teaching sports and dance are very similar, yet not like teaching academics. Philosophical differences, as well as unique approaches were of interest to both Thomas and me. We have also seen Thomas facilitate and referee national level tournaments during his tenure at the center. His events have always been greatly successful. During his time in the Orlando facility, we also became personal friends. Thomas has a kind and gentle spirit and is ethical and moral. His dedication and devotion to his family and friends is most important to him and he is a valuable friend to us. We consider ourselves fortunate to know Thomas both in a professional and in a personal manner.
Cheri (and Paul) Glover, FL
Retired Dance Studio Instructor
partners & sponsors
TS Badminton thanks the following for their support
