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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

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Meet the Team

Our team includes some of the best talents in Georgia and USA

Eddy Levin

Administrator

Eddy Levin

• Competitive Badminton Player

 Co-owner of Terminus Sports 

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​Director - Operation

Prudence Tam

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Business 

• 20+ yrs Early Childhood

   Education Experience

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Dave Zarco

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

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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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Andrew Williams

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

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​Ambasador

Zohaib Tahir

• Financial & Risk Management

   Specialist

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Health & Performance Advisor

Stephanie Yang, RD

• Bachelor of Nutrition Science

• Plant-Based Nutrition Cert.

Dudley Chen

​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.

 

www.protech-sports-usa.com

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Coaching

Get to Know the TS Academy Coaches

Good coaching is based on the philosophy that learning is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Every player is unique and has their own style. From the novice to the high-level player: the coaching is tailored to bring out the best in the individual

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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!

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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

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 Chiropratic Sports Medicine

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.


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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

Rob Bentley
Paul Cheri Glover

"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.

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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

Retired Professional Broadway Performer

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