Coaches

Need to find a coach but unsure of who to choose?

At Drive Badminton Centre, we have a variety of coaches to select from. Learn about their playing and training styles, their on and off court experiences and achievements in the badminton world...and more...by watching the videos and reading the descriptions below.

Jo Novita - *Former Olympian*

Former OLYMPIAN for Women's Doubles in 2004 Summer Olympic games is now coaching at our facility!

If you’re looking to prepare yourself for the competitive scene, you’d find that Jo would be the ideal coach for the job. Though her appearance in the 2004 Olympics is her most notable achievement, her positions on the podium in numerous international championships are nothing to scoff at. 

  • Summer Olympics in 2004 for women’s doubles
  • SILVER in 2008 Indonesian Uber Cup
  • SILVER in 2008 Denmark Super Series
  • GOLD in 2001 Thailand Open Tournament
  • GOLD in 2003 Southeast Asian Games
  • BWF Superseries, BWF Grand Prix...

Expect your skill level to sky rocket by opt-ing into her training program.

Language(s):

  • English
  • Indonesian

 

Jensen Ly

Jensen has almost 15 years of experience as player. He has won numerous titles in junior and senior tournaments. He competed for Kwantlen Polytechnic University. During that time, he was the Canadian College Athletic Association Mixed Doubles National Champion. Jensen has also competed in international tournaments down in the United States and is a multiple title holder in the doubles events at the Washington and Honolulu Open.

He's got incredible patience when coaching younger kids and teenagers. While adults love him for his communication skills.

“Jensen was superb to say the least. I'm so thankful for his teaching, which is hugely helpful and informative. I also very much appreciative of his super personable and friendly manner. In short, I had nothing but great time in the lessons.” - Paul Z."

Language(s):

  • English

 

 

Ken Fung

Do you want to stand on the podium? If so, Ken is the coach for you!

Constant refining of his skills, and the satisfaction of standing on the podium because of his hard work and sweat is what he loves most about training.

With over 10 years of coaching experience, his specialty lies in teaching the correct foundations, movement, and mindset. He believes that these are three important factors to avoiding injuries and greatly expanding your full potential.

"If you keep practicing doing something incorrectly, you will be perfect at doing that incorrectly." - Ken Fung

Language(s) 

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

 

 

Vincent Wong

The nicest, most patient and most gentle coach you can ever find is here. 

Although he sounds like a softie, I guarantee you he's not! He is a member of Hong Kong's Representative Badminton Team in men's singles proving himself worthy of carrying the game himself. 

Aside from representing Hong Kong himself, he's also produced many great players to continue his legacy in the Junior Hong Kong Badminton Team. They even participated in the 2019 Miryang WONCHEON Yonex Korea Open Badminton Championships!

With over 20 years of coaching experience and his experience in the singles game, you bet his foundation is more solid than a rock. No better coach to learn the basics and foundations from then him. 

Language(s) 

  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
  • English (conversational)


Ted Chen

*Fully Booked*


Coach Ted has experience working with recreational adult players through his previous role as the assistant coach. One of his many notable achievements was his participation in the 2016's Yonex Canada Open.

Our advanced students love his coaching for game strategy, and beginners love him for his ability to make training fun and lively. Coach Ted specializes with developing foundational skills and has also worked with the badminton team at Crofton House.

Language(s):

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Understands Cantonese 

Simon Cheng

*Taking a Break*


Coach Simon started playing badminton at the age of 7! He is a part of a badminton family and grew up at a badminton club. His competitive career includes playing in high level tournaments like the 2019 BC Winter Games.

Coach Simon has been coaching with us for 3 years and has experience working with both adult and younger players.  Our students found him to be such a passionate and detail-oriented coach, always finding better ways to help his students improve. Coach Simon specializes in Singles and Mixed Doubles.

Language(s):

  • English
  • Understands Cantonese


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