Karan Mukhi
High Performance Coach
Coaching Experience
- Performance Coach at Battledore Badminton - 2020 to Present
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Achievements
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2022 - OFSAA Champion - Flight A Singles Gold Medal & Male Athlete of the Year + MVP
2020-2022 – Yonex Sponsored Athlete
2020 - Ontario Winter Games YRDBA Gold
​2019
- U17 BD #2A Provincial GOLD
- U17 BS Provincial 4 Silvers
- U17 BS National 3 Bronze in BS and BD
​2018
- Central Peel Secondary School Junior Male Athlete of the Year
- U17 BS #3A Provincial Silver
- U17 BD Provincial Championship Bronze
- U17 BD #4A Provincial Bronze
- OFSAA Silver Medalist (B)
“I focus on Battledore’s core values of 5 S’s. Speed, Strength, Stamina, Skills, Strategies to enable optimum growth in my students”
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Mendy Holtzman
Performance, and Special Needs Coach
Coaching Experience
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- Battledore Badminton - 2017 - Present
- NCCP Level 2 Certified Badminton Coach
- Former Head Badminton Coach for Shahph Puma Sports Club
- Assistant Coach for the York University Badminton Team
- Trainer for the York University Badminton Team
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Achievements​
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- 2013 Peterborough Open Doubles - Gold
- 2009 Ryerson Open Badminton Doubles Gold
- 1999-2002 member of the York University Varsity Badminton Team
- Participant in OFSAA 1997-1998 (mixed doubles and singles)​
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“I focus on enabling my students to enhance their footwork, skills, strategies, and guide them to achieve consistent success."​​
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Kazi Ahmed
Performance Coach
Coaching Experience
Performance Coach at Battledore Badminton - 2021- Present​
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2017 - 2019
- Coach at Bangladesh Badminton Federation Academy, Bangladesh
Achievements
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2024 – Birdie Smashers 4th Edition at SU Badminton Club – doubles Over 40 Gold
2024 – Phoenix Badminton Team Tournament, Battledore Badminton - Gold
2023 - Ontario Masters Championships - Singles Gold, Mixed Doubles Bronze​
2023 Toronto Smashers Team Tournament, Silver
2023 Tawheed Sports Club – Doubles Gold
- Bangladesh National Events:
2016-2018 - Ranking - 32 in singles
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2019 - N​ational Bangladesh Championships- Doubles Silver
2016 - Bangladesh League Tournament – Silver
“I focus on skills and game performance”​
Dharmik Bhatt
Performance Coach
Coaching Experience
Performance Coach at Battledore Badminton - 2022- Present
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Sports teacher at global SSV from 2017 to 2019
- Assistant badminton coach at SE Trans Stadia from 2016 to 2017
- Assistant badminton coach and administrative executive at badminton Gurukul.
- Certification course of BWF Event management.
- Certification course of BWF Coach Education Level 1.
- Certification course of BWF National Administrator’s Program.
Achievements​​​
- State championship Mix Doubles Runner-Up 2018.
- State championship Mix Doubles Runner-Up 2019.
“I focus on creating customised action plans based on student’s strengths, and provide ongoing feedback to ensure sustained growth”
Linda Kawaraha
Performance and Fitness Coach
Coaching Experience
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Battledore Badminton - 2022 - Present
1998 to 2011
Player/Assistant Coach Seneca College Varsity Badminton Team,
Fitness Experience:
Personal Trainer - Extreme Fitness; Beck Taxi
- Personal Training Specialist Certificate, Can-Fit Pro
York University, Specialized Honors in Kinesiology
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Achievements​
- York University Varsity Badminton Team, Ranked #2
1998 - Received Yeowomen Merit Award
“I focus on inspiring a lifelong passion for badminton.”
Ayushi Vasava
Performance Coach
Coaching Experience
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- Battledore Badminton April 2024 - Present
- Sports physiotherapist and fitness trainer at Maneet Phauja Badminton Academy June 2022 to July 2023
Achievements​
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2024
- OCAA Provincials WD - 4th place
- OCAA Regionals WD - Gold
- Humber Cup WD - Silver
2017- 2022
- Captain for Sardar Patel University at all India West Zone Tournament
2013
- Gujarat Women's State Championship - Gold Medal in Team Event
“I like to empower my students to reach their potential with joy and positivity.”