Professional Badminton Coach | Founder of Pinnacle Badminton Center

Coach Kate has devoted her life to badminton, with over 30 years of experience as both a professional athlete and coach.

Credentials:

-BWF Certified Coach-

-USA Badminton Certified Coach-

Achievements:

5-time Women’s Doubles Champion at the Boston Open

Mixed Doubles Champion at the K&D International Challenge

Semifinalist at the US Open (2016, 2018)

Bronze Medalist at the National Badminton Championships in Women’s Doubles

3-time Champion in Women’s and Mixed Doubles at the National Adult Championships

Women’s Doubles Champion at the Houston Open for four consecutive years

Multiple titles at the EBA Open, including Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles

Represented Beijing’s elite and national teams in prestigious international competitions

Numerous podium finishes in both singles and doubles at national and international levels

Kate’s coaching philosophy centers on personalized training, technical development, and making the sport enjoyable for all players. Her patient, step-by-step approach has helped players of all levels achieve their goals.

Professional Badminton Coach

Coach Xin started her badminton journey in 2009 at a sports school in China and continued to pursue the sport after moving to the United States. With over a decade of playing experience and numerous accolades, she brings passion and expertise to every session.

Credentials:

-USA Badminton Certified Coach-

Achievements:

2024 UC Berkeley Open: AWD & BMD Champion

2024 UC Davis Open: AXD Champion

2024 EBC WeBadminton Charity Tournament: AWD Champion

2024 EBA Open: AWD & AXD Champion

2023 Dave Freeman Open: Women’s Doubles Runner-Up

2023 UC Berkeley Polar Bear LXVII: BMD & AWD Champion, AXD Runner-Up

2022 U.S. Adult National Championships: Women’s Doubles 3rd Place

Coach Xin began sharing her knowledge and love for badminton in 2021. Her approach focuses on helping players discover their potential through structured training, technical growth, and a positive learning environment.

After discovering a love for badminton as a junior in the Bay Area, Hayden went on to play in clubs and tournaments in New England before moving back to the Bay in his mid twenties. With a focus on growth mindset he pushes his students to fight for improvement over accolades. As the head coach of the Berkeley High Badminton team, a former coach at EBA, and now a coach at PBC, Hayden strives to bring an amazing experience to developing competitors.

Languages: English

With 12 years of experience in badminton, Fang has participated in numerous open and team competitions. Through comprehensive training and personalized guidance, he is dedicated to helping students improve skills, unlock their potential, and achieve better results in badminton, aiming to meet the diverse needs of each student. Coach Justin is very passionate about badminton and hopes to share that interest, fostering progress among his students. 

Languages: English, Canto, & Mando