Coaches

John Elliott obtained his Provincial (Level 2) Technical and Practical Training in 2014, with the National Coaching Certification Program and is an accredited Badminton Ontario Coach. John’s coaching experience includes developing training programs and coaching Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, University teams, and private students of all ages.

John stresses the importance of students learning to assist other students and encourages parental involvement on and off the court, in order to share the benefits and enjoyment of badminton with players of all levels, whether they play just for fun or want to become an elite athlete.

Private lessons are available by contacting the coach , John Elliott , directly. Private lesson fees are set by the club coach and are paid to him directly.

Clovis McLaughlin obtained his Level 1 and Level 2 badminton coach training with the University of Windsor in 2016. His coaching experience includes coaching for elementary school , secondary school and college athletes across South / Western Ontario.

Clovis was the recipient of “the coach of the year” award certificate for 50 years of dedication to coaching the sport of badminton in 2019 and is a past Yonex brand ambassador sponsorship recipient.

Coaching experience include:

• Working with the “Jump Start” program demonstrating badminton skills to elementary aged students across Ontario (ongoing)
• Head Coach of St. Clair College badminton team (1991-2018)
• Head Coach for E.J. Lajeuness Secondary School (2016- 2020)

Private lessons are available by contacting the coach , Clovis McLaughlin , directly. Private lesson fees are set by the coach and are paid to him directly.

Valliappan Padmanabhan is a Trained Provincial Coach – Level 2, with the National

Assistant Coach of Fanshawe College badminton team (2016-2023 ongoing)
Valliappan coaching experience includes developing training programs and coaching Secondary Schools, College Varsity Teams, and private students of all ages. Introduced the sport of badminton to beginners.Train High school students to participate in school tournament (TVRA)

Awards won by student athletes in the tenure.

• 3 National Bronze medals.
• 6 Provincial Silver medals.
• 2 Provincial Bronze Medals.

Private lessons are available by contacting our club coach , Valli Padmanabhan , directly. Private lesson fees are set by the coach and are paid to him directly.

Saj Malik is a nationally renowned badminton coach. He has coached for over 30 years and has developed some of Canada’s top badminton talent who have represented Canada internationally. Outside of coaching, Saj has been one of Canada’s top players for decades and has won over 15 national titles.

Saj’s coaching technique is unique to each student and focuses on bringing the best out of a player based on their individuality.

Personal Accomplishments

• 10 Time Ontario “A” Champion,
• 15 Time Ontario Masters Champion,
• 10 Time WOBA Champion,
• 15 Time Canadian National Masters Champion
• 20 Time Ontario Masters Champion
• World Masters Championship Silver Medal XD

  Coaching Experience

• Western Ontario Badminton Association Coach for Ontario Winter Games: Coached for 2 seasons – 2 Gold medals.
• Team Ontario Coach for Canada Winter Games: Bronze medal.

National Team Members and Elite Students

• Mike Beres – No. 19 World Ranking XD, Canada’s National Team. Represented Canada at the Olympic Games.
• Val Loker – No. 19 World Ranking XD, Canada’s National Team. Represented Canada at the Olympic Games. Val now has her own badminton academy and is the head coach at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton.
• Lance Hunter – No. 2 in Canada MD.
• Kyle Hunter – No. 2 in Canada MD. Member of Canada’s National Team. Represented Canada at the Olympic Games.
• Beth Richardson – Head badminton pro at Glenco Club in Calgary.
• Laura McKerrall, Erin Parkes, Cara Parkes, Irtaza Malik, Liam Parkes, and Greg Herman were some of Saj’s other notable students.

Private lessons are available by contacting club coach , Saj Malik , directly. Private lesson fees are set by the coach and are paid to him directly.