Our Coaches
Our coaching team brings together decades of competitive and teaching experience. From national-level players to certified instructors, every coach is dedicated to helping you reach your potential.
Coaching Staff
Each coach brings unique strengths and expertise to create a well-rounded training environment for players at every level.
Our badminton coaching team supports beginner juniors, competitive youth players, adults returning to the sport, and athletes preparing for tournaments in Markham.
Kele Li
Senior Coach
Kele leads the Team Elite program, training the club's top competitive players for provincial and national tournaments. His sessions focus on advanced tactical play, match strategy, and high-level competition preparation. With years of experience developing elite athletes, Kele brings an analytical approach to each training session, breaking down opponents' patterns and building customized game plans. His players consistently achieve podium finishes at major competitions, and he is known for pushing athletes beyond their comfort zone while maintaining a disciplined, results-driven training culture.
Danny Wong
Senior Coach
With over 25 years of playing experience and 10+ years of coaching, Danny brings world-class training expertise to Markham Badminton. He trained at the renowned Banthongyord Academy in Thailand for over two years alongside world champion Ratchanok Intanon (2013), gaining elite-level insight into international competition and training methods. Danny has coached at ACE Badminton Club and Stage 18 in British Columbia, collaborating with many international coaches and producing numerous provincial and regional champions. His structured approach covers technique refinement, rally consistency, and tactical game awareness, ensuring every student progresses toward competitive excellence.
Andre Timotius Tololiu
Senior Coach
Former Indonesian national mixed doubles player (2019–2020) and BWF Level 1 certified coach. Andre won the VEJO International Series mixed doubles in Jakarta (2020), was runner-up at the Asian Junior Championship team event in China (2019), and claimed the PBSI National Championship in Jakarta (2018). He also captured four consecutive men's doubles titles across North Sulawesi, including the North Sulawesi Open and Bank Sulut Open (2022), and won both men's and mixed doubles at the Djarum National Circuit (2017). At Markham Badminton, Andre coaches Team Elite, Team A/B sparring, and competition classes, bringing world-class match intensity and tournament-level pressure training to every session.
Zachariah Josiahno Sumanti
Senior Coach
Former Indonesian national mixed doubles player who reached a BWF world ranking of No. 28. Zach won the 2023 SEA Games gold medal as part of the Indonesian men's team in Cambodia, claimed the 2022 Italian International mixed doubles title, and won the 2019 Indonesia International with partner Hediana Julimarbela. He competed at the 2022 BWF World Championships, the 2023 All England Open, the Denmark Open, and multiple BWF Super 500/300 events including the Malaysia Open and Indonesia Open. At Markham Badminton, Zach coaches Team B, Team A/B, and power training classes, bringing elite international match experience to develop players' competitive edge.
Ruben Khosadalina
Senior Coach
Former Indonesian national team player and PB Djarum academy product specializing in men's and mixed doubles. Ruben won the 2004 Irish Open in both men's doubles and mixed doubles, the 2004 Welsh International and Bulgarian International in men's doubles, and the 2009 Portugal International. He also reached the Indonesia Open men's doubles final. Ruben served as sparring coach for the Malaysian and UK national teams. He now coaches Pre-Team and Team B competition classes, guiding players through the transition to competitive play.
Jason Zeng
Senior Coach
Jason coaches Pre-Team competition classes, focusing on preparing young athletes for the competitive pathway. His sessions emphasize agility, technical precision, and the mental readiness needed for tournament play. Jason takes a holistic approach to youth development, understanding that building a strong foundation early is critical for long-term success. He incorporates fun, high-energy drills alongside structured technical work, ensuring young players stay motivated while developing proper habits in grip, swing mechanics, and court movement that will serve them throughout their competitive careers.
Susanna Ng
Senior Coach
Susanna brings 28 years of professional coaching experience in Canada, with nearly three decades of hands-on teaching and player development across North America. A former elite competitive player from China, she was a two-time Fujian Provincial singles champion — one of China's strongest badminton provinces — and achieved a top-three finish in singles at the Hong Kong Open, competing against world-class players. Susanna previously served as Head Coach at Mandarin Badminton Club in Canada, where she led curriculum development and coaching team management. Her teaching philosophy blends the refined technical traditions of Chinese badminton — emphasizing power mechanics, footwork precision, and shuttle control — with Western sports culture. She excels at creating personalized training programs for players of all levels, from youth beginners to competitive athletes.
Frankie Liu
Senior Coach
Frankie is a dedicated badminton coach with over four years of coaching experience at Markham Badminton, committed to developing players with confidence, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Originally from Taiwan, he also served in the Taiwanese Marine Corps, where he developed a strong foundation in discipline and physical conditioning that he integrates into his training approach. He has coached athletes ranging from intermediate level to competitive team training, focusing on technical fundamentals, efficient footwork, and tactical gameplay strategies. Frankie has guided players competing in Badminton Ontario B and C Level tournaments, supporting them in preparation and in-match decision-making. His coaching emphasizes technical precision, consistency, and game awareness while maintaining structured, engaging, and goal-driven sessions, fostering each player's long-term development and passion for badminton.
Meldrick Rurado Korban
Senior Coach
Former coach at Chandra Wijaya International Badminton Centre in Jakarta, one of Indonesia's most prestigious training centers. Meldrick is a versatile competitor who won national titles in men's doubles, mixed doubles, and singles across Indonesia. His achievements include the PBSI National Championship Division 2 men's doubles (Bali, 2013), mixed doubles (Cirebon, 2014), and multiple national tournament titles in Surabaya, Bandung, and Jakarta (2016). He was also a semifinalist at the Djarum National Circuit (2008) and runner-up at the North Sulawesi Provincial Championships in three categories. At Markham Badminton, Meldrick coaches Pre-Team, conditioning, and competition classes, drawing on his all-round game to develop well-rounded athletes.
Our Coaching Philosophy
We believe every player has unique potential. Our coaches combine proven training methodologies with personalized attention to help each student grow — not just as athletes, but as individuals who carry sportsmanship and discipline into every aspect of life.
Technical Excellence
Build rock-solid fundamentals through structured, progressive skill development
Competitive Growth
Develop match intelligence, mental toughness, and the drive to continuously improve
Passion & Character
Foster a lifelong love for badminton and the values of respect, teamwork, and perseverance
Train with the Best
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