Our mission
Aspire, Inspire, Develop (A.I.D)
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 National Referee
Meet the Team
Our team includes some of the best talents in Georgia and USA
Administrator
Eddy Levin
• Competitive Badminton Player
• Co-owner of Terminus Sports
​Director - Operation
Prudence Tam
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Business
• 20+ yrs Early Childhood
Education Experience
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Director - Media
Dave Zarco
• USAB Certified Coach
• 40+ yrs of Coaching Exp
• 10+ yrs Head Coach of HS
• 40+ yrs of TV, Movie and Video
Production Experience
Ambasador
Chris Livelo Ph.D
• Muscle Physiology Specialist
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​Team Doctor
Dr. Jinjiang Li
• Doctor of Chiropractic
• Master of Sport Health Science
• Certified Chiropractic Sports
Physician
• 2024 US Open Medical Lead
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Director - Tournament
Andrew Williams
• USAB Certified Referee
• PanAm Accredited Umpire
• 20+ yrs of Tournament
Organizing Experience
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​Assistant
K T Wong
• Top 100 US U17
• Georgia Games MSA Silver
• Georgia Games U17MS Gold
​Ambasador
Zohaib Tahir
• Financial & Risk Management
Specialist
Health & Performance Advisor
Stephanie Yang, RD
• Bachelor of Nutrition Science
• Plant-Based Nutrition Cert.
​Director - Tournament
Dudley Chen
• USAB Certified Referee
• USAB Certified Umpire
• 40+ yrs of Tournament
Organizing Experience
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Ambasador
Jacqueline Zhang
• Member of Team USA
• US Jr Nat'l Champions
• 3X Silver, 1X Bronze PanAm Jr
• Former Junior Team USA
• USAB Certified Umpire
Locations
We have partnered up with the following locations to deliver you the highest level of badminton training
Protech
TS Badminton Academy Equipment Sponsor
At Protech USA, their mission is to nurture, innovate, and transform the badminton landscape in the United States. They are dedicated to developing players both on and off the court, providing unparalleled support to our athletes. Their vision includes introducing innovative player scouting and development programs, with a focus on nurturing young talents in the U13 and U15 categories. They aim to grow with their players and foster a supportive community for all levels of badminton enthusiasts.
Carol issa
Georgia
Retired Teacher
Tai Chi Instructor
Grandmother of a 14 year old Novice student
"His students range in ages and come in with different skill sets. He is kind, patient, firm when needed, and always professional. He works successfully with them all!
My granddaughter has been in Coach Thomas' novice class, and I have sat and observed the classes intently. I wanted to see who this coach was and how he approached teaching the skills needed in this sport. Thomas has met all my expectations and has shown a solid knowledge of this sport, while using definite strategies in training his students to take them from where they are, to where they need to be. His students range in ages and come in with different skill sets. He is kind, patient, firm when needed, and always professional. He works successfully with them all! I no longer need to watch the class intently now, as I trust Thomas to do what's best in a very professional way. He knows his sport and how to teach it well!
GOVERDHAN THATIPATRI
GEorgia
Rithika & Tejas t.'s father
"Coach Thomas instills values of teamwork, resilience, and focus qualities that extend beyond the court.
He fosters a positive and motivating environment that encourages both discipline and enjoyment of the sport."
I am incredibly grateful to have Coach Thomas as a mentor for my children, Rithika and Tejas, in their badminton journey. Over the past 6 months, he has shown remarkable dedication, professionalism, and expertise in nurturing their skills. Coach Thomas's ability to identify their strengths and areas for improvement has been instrumental in their progress. He fosters a positive and motivating environment that encourages both discipline and enjoyment of the sport. My daughter, Rithika, particularly enjoys his focus on doubles training, which has significantly boosted her confidence and love for the game. I have also noticed significant improvement in my son Tejas, both in his technical skills and overall game strategy. Coach Thomas's personalized approach has helped Tejas develop greater agility, focus, and precision on the court. Beyond technical skills, Coach Thomas instills values of teamwork, resilience, and focus—qualities that extend beyond the court. The personal attention he provides, paired with opportunities for group interactions, ensures a well-rounded approach to their development. We are optimistic that with Coach Thomas's guidance, our children will take their badminton careers to the next level, competing strongly in the current competitive landscape and achieving great results in the near future. We are truly fortunate to have Coach Thomas guiding our children, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking an outstanding badminton coach.
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.
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rob Bentley, Canada
founder of ClearOne orlando
partners & sponsors
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