Can-Am Elite Coaches & Consultants

Helen

  • USA certified badminton coach
  • Canada National Championship level NCCP level 2 certified Coach
  • Personal parent coach of Canadian U17 triple crowns Kevin Yang
  • 5th place of World Huaren Cup Mixed 100+ 2019 (over 248 players over the world)
  • Ontario Master Mixed Champion 40+ 2018
  • Language: English & Cantonese & Mandarin

Frank

  • Over 12 years of badminton experience.
  • Former head coach for 3 years at a San Francisco high school varsity team, achieving top-five finishes in city competitions annually.
  • EBA OPEN Men’s Singles Group C Champion.
  • Multiple Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles titles in Bay Area Group D competitions.
  • Specializes in training beginners and amateurs, with a focus on fundamentals and singles techniques.
  • Language: English & Cantonese & Mandarin

Vinay

  • 16 years of professional badminton experience, with multiple awards in National and State-level Championships in India.
  • 5 years of coaching experience, specializing in customized training programs for players of all levels (beginners to elite athletes).
  • Passionate about badminton, skilled in unlocking players’ potential by enhancing technique, strategy, and mental toughness.
  • Language: English

Danny

  • 20 years of badminton experience, trained in Vietnam
  • 4 years of badminton coaching experience
  • 2019 BBC Junior Competition Team Assistant Coach
  • 2022 Fremont High Badminton Head Coach
  • Language: English & Vietnamese

Tsubasa

  • More than 17 years of badminton experience, trained in Japan.
  • More than 6 years of badminton coaching experience.
  • 2024 2nd place at EBA Spring Open 2024 Men’s Doubles A.
  • 2023 3rd place at SJSU 2023 Fall Smashoff Men’s Singles A.
  • 2023 3rd place at Berkeley University’s Golden Bear LXVIII Men’s Singles B.
  • Language: English & Japanese

Tuan

  • Deeply dedicated to both coaching and playing badminton.
  • Ongoing Coaching Training: Currently training and assist CAN-AM Elite Head Coach, eager to apply new techniques and strategies to elevate players’ performance.
  • Languages: English, Vietnamese, and Cantonese

Janny

  • Professionally trained under Indonesian, Nepalis and Chinese National coaches
  • Numerous 1st and 2nd place awards in local and National tournaments from 2009-2016 in Singles, Mix-Doubles and Doubles.
  • Represented USA in Women’s Doubles and Women’s singles at 2011 World Junior Championships in Taiwan.
  • 2012-2016 – UCSD Badminton Coach (Youth and Adults group & private lessons)
  • 2012-2016 – Qualcomm, Apple, Intel Company Badminton Coach
  • Wilson Sponsored Badminton Player from 2011-2016
  • Passionate teaching solid badminton fundamentals to youth and adults alike.
  • Languages: English,Cantonese, Mandarin

Toan

  • 2 Years of Coaching Experience: Passionate about coaching players of all ages and skill levels.
  • Versatile Coaching Approach: Adapts methods to meet each player’s unique needs.
  • Languages: English & Vietnamese

Vivian

  • Dedicated to fostering a love for badminton among players and enhancing their skills through supportive coaching.
  • Leadership Experience: Served as President of the Prospect High School Badminton Club, organizing fundraising and team-building events.
  • Team Captain: Collaborated with coaches to facilitate practice drills and build team cohesion.
  • Languages: English & Mandarin

Ryan

  • Over 13 years of playing experience, including 8 years of formal training and 2 years of coaching.​
  • Ongoing Coaching Training
  • Currently training under and assisting the Head Coach at CAN-AM Elite Badminton; eager to apply new techniques and strategies to elevate players’ performance.​
  • Languages: English and some Mandarin.

Jason

  • Dedicated to fostering a love for badminton among players and enhancing their skills through supportive coaching.
  • Language: English & Mandarin & Japanese

Khang

  • Passionate Assistant Coach: Dedicated to fostering a love for badminton among players and enhancing their skills through supportive coaching.
  • Language: English & Vietnamese

Joe

  • Passionate Assistant Coach: Dedicated to fostering a love for badminton among players and enhancing their skills through supportive coaching.
  • Language: English & Mandarin