Our Mission
A safe, fun, developmental environment and opportunities for as many people to be involved Badminton through the variety of programs we offer.
To get as many children and adults involved in playing such an amazing sport such as 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.
Our team
I have known Thomas Shek for a nearly a decade. He has been a close friend of mine. He has been very helpful in every aspect inside and outside of the court.
I know Thomas to be dependable, responsible, honest and hardworking. His work ethics towards the game of badminton is above and beyond. As a coach, he is very passionate of what he does. He is very knowledgeable as a badminton official and as player. He has helped me become a better player.
John delfin, fl
badminton enthusiast
thomas shek
Headmaster
At the age of 8, I was introduced to badminton by my father, who doesn’t even play badminton. Four years later, I was on the Hong Kong Junior Squad. Three years later, we moved to the United States and stopped playing. It didn’t stop me for long.
I created the Southwest Florida Badminton Club in 2008 and took charge of the badminton coaching program for Lee County Parks & Recreation Department.
From there it’s been a quick and steady rise into the world and business of badminton; from player development to organizing tournaments to navigating the various levels and experiences required to become not just a USABadminton-Certified National Referee, but a Badminton Pan America Accredited Umpire and Badminton World Federation (BWF) Certified Coach, as well.
Along the way, I wound up in Orlando, Florida where, in 2017, I was hired as the Assistant Badminton Coach and Club Manager at ClearOne Sports Center. In 2021, the Atlanta Recreation Club offered me the positions of Badminton Director and Club Manager. In 2022, I created the TS Badminton Academy to provide high-level coaching and to raise the quality of play for players in the Atlanta market.
Everything I’ve accomplished over my life has brought me closer and closer to my dream of making badminton one of the mainstream sports in the United States. And I’ve only gotten started.
Certifications:
BWF Certified Badminton and Para-Badminton Coach
USABadminton Certified Coach
Badminton Pan-America Accredited Umpire
USABadminton Certified Referee
Eddy levin
General Manager / Strength and Conditioning Coach
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