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5 Best Badminton Academies in Mumbai

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5 Best Badminton Academies in Mumbai

Badminton may not be as wildly popular as Football in Mumbai but the stellar performances in international events by P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have made both, them and the sport, a household name. This coupled with the fact that Badminton has a very gentle learning curve has Mumbaikars of all ages wanting to learn the sport. To help you out with that we here at The Coach Crew have compiled a list of the 5 best Badminton academies in Mumbai where you can learn and play the sport.

1 – Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy

Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA)is one of the most, if not the most, well known Badminton Academy in India. Founded by the legendary Indian Badminton player – Prakash Padukone who himself was the World #1 in 1980-81. Because of this, his aim with this venture was to train the next generation of badminton athletes that will represent Indian on the global stage.

  • Founded in 1994, PPBA now has more than 25 years of experience in training some of the best athletes the country has to offer
  • As a result PPBA has produced multiple National and International level champions
  • They partnered with TATA in the May of 2009 to open their Center in Mumbai. This center acts as a feeder unit to the Bangalore Elite Centre.
  • They also have some of the best coaching talent in the industry and have even sent a coach to be India’s National Badminton Coach.
  • In Oct’18 one of their athletes – Lakshya Sen, won Silver at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Furthermore, the training modules are designed by Prakash Padukone himself and follow rigorous global standards.
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2 – Hemant Shuttlers Academy

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Hemant Shuttlers Academy (HSA) has produced multiple district, state and national level champions over the years. It’s center in Matunga East, near Ruia College is renowned throughout Mumbai city.

  • HSA started out 7 years ago by the current head coach Hemant Suresh Arolkar.
  • Coach Arolkar has more than 10 years of coaching experience under his belt.
  • He was a professional badminton athlete himself and had represented Maharashtra in 2010.
  • Coach Sayali Shailesh Parab represented Mumbai in 2011 and is also a National Badminton.
  • Athletes from HSA were the 2015 Swiss Open Team Winners.
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3 – Kshatriya Badminton Academy

Kshatriya Badminton Academy (KBA) is one of the preeminent badminton academies in Mumbai. They have produced multiple State and National level players over the years. They have 2 centers at Andheri Sports Complex and Lokhandwala Complex. Owned and operated by the Kshatriya family who have all been national level players themselves, they have decades worth of coaching experience between them.

  • Santosh Kshatriya who founded the academy, has over 25 years of coaching experience.
  • Coach Kshatriya also coached Aditi Mutatkar – the 2011 National Badminton Champion, who at one time was ranked #27 in the world.
  • The current head coach – Amit Kshatriya, held the All India Rank of #13 in the Juniors category.
  • Furthermore, Kshatriya Badminton Academy’s success locally has led them to open up a center abroad in Calgary, Canada.
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4 – Shuttle Craze

Shuttle Craze Academy, is a badminton academy to nurture young talent from grass root level in a professional manner. It is registered under the trade mark and patents act & affiliated to the Greater Mumbai Badminton Association (GMBA). The head coach, Mangirish Palekar has great reputation and focuses on all aspects needed for badminton – technique, skill & fitness.

  • Head Coach Mangirish Palekar has played at the International level himself. He specializes in training and nurturing young talent from the grassroots level himself.
  • The athletes training under Shuttle Craze have won numerous Inter School as well as State and District level competitions. Young SCA athletes winning at local championships is a routine event.
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5 – Nitin Vijay Yelave

Nitin Yelave, is one of the most acclaimed Badminton academies in Mumbai. It has 2 centers located at Mumbai Central and Byculla. The academy is widely known for its emphasis on the holistic development of its athletes. Their focus mainly lies in helping athletes grow into national level players who represent the country.

  • Nitin Yelave, the coach himself, has represented the Raigad district and has been a school champion.
  • In addition, he also held the 2nd ranking as a team player in BMC Club.
  • The athletes training under him have represented the academy at a district, state and national level.
  • Shivam Mirke, an athlete of the academy has attained the 1st rank in the Mumbai Badminton Association for the year 2015-16.
  • Janhavi Mahale, similarly, has been the winner of U-13 category and U-17 category in several national level Badminton tournaments.
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So there you have it – these are our 5 best badminton academies of Mumbai. The badminton coaching these academies provide is truly spectacular. No matter who you end up going for, you can’t go wrong with any of these tried and tested academies.

Do you have any contenders for the best badminton academy in Mumbai? Let us know in the comments below!

If you’d still like more help in your search for a badminton academy or enroll at one of the centers of the academies mentioned above, do reach out to us at +91-8291603380 or write to us at info@thecoachcrew.com. 

Alternatively, you click the button below to check out The Coach Crew’s complete listing of badminton academies.

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6 Reasons Why Private Coaching is Better

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6 Reasons Why Private Coaching is Better

Whether it’s helping you reach your fitness goals or figuring out how to exercise safely with a chronic condition, here are the top 6 advantages private coaching has over group coaching and why it could be one of the best investments you could make in your overall health and well-being.

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1. Motivation

It’s a known fact that people work harder in the presence of others. Having a coach by your side can provide the encouragement, energy and motivation you need to jump-start your fitness journey. A savvy personal coach can also make exercise effective and fun. And simply working with a coach who you like and respect can be enough to provide you with more gratification from your workouts.

2. Undivided Attention

Everyone is different when it comes to personal fitness. A personal coach is completely focused on you and your every movement. Your unique body mechanics, experience, goals, fitness level, likes and dislikes will guide your coach in creating a plan with set goals that are customised specifically to your needs. The coach doesn’t have an agenda to get through a certain amount of knowledge in an hour, but he adapts the program and devotes time for however long it is needed for a particular weakness of the athlete to resolve.

3. Customised Training Program

Since your coach knows everything about your current fitness levels, grasping power and time-frame he can craft you a regime of exercises and activities that’ll help you achieve your goals in the best way possible. Your coach’s expertise also extends to things like the kind of diet plan you should be following. Moreover, your coach knows what sport you’re training for and can design a fitness program specific to your sport. This will which will improve your performance and reduce your chance of injury during an event/tournament.

4. Consistency & Habit Forming

A trainer can hold you accountable and help you overcome all the excuses you might use to avoid your commitment to exercise. It’s a lot harder to skip the gym when you know someone is waiting for you. Also, with a program that fits, you are more likely to maintain the habit and see results. A coach will help you accomplish these goals and also celebrate the day you reach them.

5. Training with Medical Conditions

Exercise is beneficial for preventing or managing many common chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. However, exercising with a medical condition requires additional precautions. A knowledgeable coach with experience training clients with chronic conditions can design a program that ensures your safety and provides a positive exercise experience.

6. Program Flexibility

As mentioned before, working with a private coach not only allows you to customize your program to your fitness level and pace. However, the benefits extend well beyond that. Private coaches work around their client’s schedules, giving them the freedom to choose the time that works the best for them. Furthermore, since they are not bound by other athletes in the group you also get the freedom to decide the venue of your training.

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5 Best Football Academies in Mumbai

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5 Best Football Academies in Mumbai

The most popular sport in the world has taken up Mumbai by a storm and with the upcoming FIFA World Cup things are heating up even more. To help you navigate the world of football coaching we here at The Coach Crew have compiled a list of 5 Best Football Academies in Mumbai so that you can get started with your adventure right!

1 – Football School of India

Football School of India was co-founded by a former Indian Football Team Captain and 2 of his most experienced teammates in 2012. They are without a doubt one of the most prominent sporting academies in India. They operate 21 centers in 9 different cities and have over a 1000 active football athletes training with them at any given moment.

  • In addition to the 21 centers they have throughout the country they also have 2 international campuses in Dubai
  • Between the 3 founders – Abhishek Yadav, Deepak Mandal & Shanmugan Venkatesh have a combined International Football Experience of 31 years
  • They have an excellent team of scouts that scour tournaments around the country looking for top talent to train. They have even sent a player to the Indian Football Team for the U-14 FIFA World Cup
  • FSI participates in various football tournaments across the country, like the prestigious I-League. They even host 2 of their very own tournaments – the Goa Super Cup and the FSI Championship.
  • Organised a training camp at Herfølge, Denmark for some of their very best players to train with their local team – HB Køge
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2 – Premier India Football Academy

Premier India Football Academy was founded by Nirvan Shah, a prominent sports figure in Mumbai’s football community for the last 15 years and Anjali Shah, a distinguished member of the AIFF Executive Committee. Being one of the oldest sporting organizations in the city have been training some of the best players the city has to offer for about 16 years now. Here are a few of their highlights

  • PIFA is an All India Football Federation (AIFA) accredited academy
  • Their panel includes 4 distinguished international coaches –
    1. A. Sanchez – UEFA Pro, Catalan Football Academy (Spain)
    2. G. Judge – UEFA A, Liverpool, UK
    3. J. Quinn – UEFA A, Liverpool, UK
    4. Nirvan Shah – UEFA B Licenced Coach
  • Established in 2003, the academy strives to develop talent and trains them to compete at the State & National level circuits
  • They are the first Indian Football Club to play in a FIFA recognised tournament
  • PIFA has conducted 37 camps in the last 12 years and has taken over 900 children to International Football clubs in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Rome, Dortmund, Manchester, Liverpool, London and Scotland
  • PIFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm – the PIFA Foundation aims to develop football players among underprivileged children, teach them important life skills to make them independent and guide & counsel them to stay off the streets
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3 – Soccer School of Excellence

Soccer School of Excellence is the brainchild of Arpit Singh Bajaj, who left his cushy Wall Street job in NY, and Atul Gupta who partnered with international coach Hugh Kim Lewis to set up an elite football training academy. They might be the new kids on the block but have had a meteoric rise ever since they set up shop in 2012.

  • They have coaching centers at 9 locations across the city – Navy Nagar, Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Churchgate, Worli, Mahalaxmi, Lower Parel, Oshiwara & Powai
  • SSE recently crossed the milestone of a 1000 athletes trained
  • They have their very own Adidas Creators League team – The Mumbai United FC
  • They’ve held training camps at International Football Clubs like Benfica and FCB Escola at Barcelona
  • SSE has partnered with an NGOs like Oscar Foundation, Common Goal & Street Football World to get the Spanish Football Legend Juan Mata to Mumbai to train with some of their best athletes
  • They’ve participated in tournaments like OIS Football League, Monsoon Football League, Total Football League, Youth Football League and host their very own SSE Championship League
  • They specialize in training kids and have batches for pretty much everybody – Under 5, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 & Free Age. They also dabble a bit in Corporate Training.
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4 – Footie First

Footie First is an operation by Mr. P. P. Surender Kumar who serves as the Technical Director and Mr. Ajeya Row who serves as the Academy Director. They along with their elite squad of head coaches are on a mission to develop and nurture world-class football players with strong characters and a mastery over their football skills.

  • They are the current Indian Super League (3rd Division) Champions
  • The organisation has 8 centers across Mumbai at locations like Churchgate, Jogeshwari (JVLR), Fort, Versova, Napean Sea Road (PDP), Parel, Worli & Mahalaxmi
  • They’ve had successful campaigns for tournaments like the Thunderbolt League, MDFA Youth Premier League & the Kickout Football Championship
  • They partnered with Borussia Dortmund to get their legendary German football player Lothar Matthäus to train with their athletes for a day
  • They have active training and squads for Toddlers (2.5 to 4 years), Young Children (5 to 12 years), Youth (13 to 18 years) & Adults (18 years & up)
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5 – Feugo Tormento

An ambitious startup by the founder and head coach Awais Shaikh, Feugo Tormento is one of the youngest academies on the map. But don’t let their age fool you – they’re one of the fastest growing football organizations out there and have already been accredited by the Western India Football Association (WIFA) .

  • They have 4 active centers at – Andheri, Versova, Jogeshwari & Juhu with plans to add 6 more in the coming months
  • Feugo Tormento has had a successful campaign for the Peace Cup having won it. Furthermore, they participated in the Premiership Football League in Palava.
  • They’ve sent multiple players to I-League and MDFA Elite Division teams and plan to start an I-League Team of their very own
  • One of their athletes have won the Subroto Cup
  • They have batches for Under 6, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 15
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So there you have it – these are our 5 best football academies for our great city of Mumbai. The football coaching these academies provide is truly spectacular. No matter who you end up going for you can’t go wrong with any of these tried and tested academies.

Do you have any contenders for the best football academy in Mumbai? Let us know in the comments below!

If you’d still like more help in your search for a football academy or would like to enroll at one of the other centers of the academies mentioned above, do reach out to us at +91-8291603380 or write to us at info@thecoachcrew.com.

Alternatively, you click the button below to check out The Coach Crew’s complete listing of football academies.

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