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About Drivesports Badminton
Drivesports was founded in 2010 and has trained over 3,000 badminton enthusiasts of all ages winning over 400 medals. With over 30 experienced coaches, including ex-Olympians and current members of Team Canada, our team has a proven track record of success to elevate your skills to the next level, whether you are starting out or preparing for the next Olympic.
Train. Perform. Dominate
Our Training Programs
Explore our comprehensive range of training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of badminton players at every level, with SEVEN locations to serve you.
TWO unique formats:
1) Introduction to Badminton Series - traditional group lesson format where ONE instructor oversees approximately eight (8) students. Focus is on FUN and lower price.
2) Semi Private Group - also known as our Fundamental Series, it is a group class where ONE instructor focuses on approximately four (4) students during the skill teaching portion. It's a smaller group when it is time to learn but one bigger group when it's time to play games and conduct fitness. Focus is on LEARNING with E-report cards.
FRIDAY Sep - Jan
SEPT 12, 26 (no 5, 19)
OCT 10, 17, 24, 31 (no 3)
NOV 21, 28 (no 7, 14)
DEC 12, 19 (no 5, 26)
JAN 9, 23, 30 (no 2, 16)
13 classes
$573.3 inc GST
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beginner/Fundamental
1 spot left
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fundamental / Intermediate
2 spots left
SATURDAY Sep - Jan
SEPT 13, 27 (no 6. 20)
OCT 11, 18, 25 (no 4)
NOV 1, 22, 29 (no 8, 15)
DEC 13, 20 (no 6, 27)
JAN 10, 24, 31 (no 3, 17)
13 classes
$ 573.3 inc GST
3:00-4:30pm 70% FULL
Beginner/Fundamental
4:30-6:00pm
All levels 5 spots left
6:00-7:30pm
All levels 80% FULL
SW
SCHOOL COMP ADVANCE
ERNEST MANNING
Address:
20 Springborough Blvd SW
(Signal Hill)
Format:
Traditional group
(9 students to 1 instructor)
Levels offered:
School Competition Advanced
Focus is on strategies, footwork, and doubles play. Focus on school team preparation.
AGE 13+ (grade 8 and up)
Time:
10:00am-12:30pm
COACHES
CHAMPIONS
MS. EYOTA KWAN
Alberta #1 Woman's Doubles 2025 / Canada #1 Mixed Doubles 2024 National Champion / Represented Team Canada at Pan American Games / BWF ranked athlete
MS. JOHNNA RYMES
Alberta #1 Woman's Doubles 2025 / 1st Place Winner at BWF Guatemala IS Women's doubles / BWF ranked athlete
MR.JETT KO
Canada #1 Mixed Doubles 2024 National Champion / ASAA High School Gold Medalist
SUNDAY Sep - Dec
Sep 21, 28 (cancelled)
Oct 05, 12, 19, 26
Nov 02, 16, 23, 30* (no 9)
Dec 07, 14
Jan 11, 18 (make-up)
12 classes
$529.20
9:30am - 11:00am
FULL, WAITLIST
Ideal age 6 - 12
11:00am-12:30pm
FULL, WAITLIST
Ideal age 8 - 14
12:30am-2:00pm
FULL, WAITLIST
Ideal age 10 - 16
TUESDAY 5:30-7:00pm
Beginner & Fundamental
WEDNESDAY 4:30-7:00pm
Pre-Competition
FRIDAY 2:30-4:00pm
Beginner & Fundamental
SATURDAY 2:00-3:30pm
Beginner & Fundamental
SATURDAY 3:30-5:00pm
Intermedaite
SUNDAY 1:00pm-4:00pm
Pre-Competition
Competition Team B
TUESDAY
5:30-7:00pm
Youth Beginner
Youth Intermediate
THURSDAY
5:00pm-6:00pm
Young Beginner
Ages 5 - 10
THURSDAY
6:00pm-7:30pm
Youth Intermediate
Ages 10+
SSE
SETON HOA
Address:
Seton
Format:
Introduction Series
(6 students to 1 instructor)
Levels offered:
Beginner
Fundamental I & II
Register directly with Seton Homeowners Association (HOA)
TUESDAY
Coming in Sep 2025
COMPETITION GROUP
Since 2012, Drivesports has won MORE medals (over 300) than any other badminton clubs in Calgary. Competition is in our blood.
JUNIOR COMPETITION TEAM B
If badminton is an important part of your life, but not your entire life (yet) then this is for you. Team B trains Wednesday and Sundays. We assume you have most of your fundamentals. Your focus is on more refined technique and exercises to improve consistency.
PRE-COMPETITION STREAM
We will start to prepare you for tournaments and joining Competition Team A / B. Learn techniques used in competition badminton and proper footwork.
OUR COACHES
KEVIN LEE, Head Coach (Doubles)
Managing Director
Kevin Lee is the Head Coach of Drivesports and a current member of Team Canada. He is one of the best, if not the best doubles and mixed doubles player in Canada and ranked #37 in the world (BWF). He is a gold medalist in men's doubles at the 2023 Yonex Canada National Championship in 2022 and 2023 and ranked #1 in Canada. He has also won gold in mixed doubles at the Yonex Canada National Championship in 2023. In 2022 he represented Canada at the Pan American Games, in 2023 Thomas Cup in Thailand, Sudirman Cup in 2023, 2024, 2025, at the 2024 and 2025 All England.
TIMOTHY LEE, Head Coach (Singles)
Managing Director
Tim is one of the original founding members of Drivesports since 2010. Before focusing on his Degree in Education, Tim attained a top rank of #1 in u19 boys doubles in Canada, won the ASAA High School Doubles Championship for three years in a row. He was also a member of Canada's Junior National Team, having represented Canada at the PanAm Junior Championships. Tim is a NCCP Competition Trained Coach and has produced many successful junior athletes that has won Provincial and National championships.
ANTONIO LI
Senior Coach
Former top Canadian men's singles player (ranked top 4) and was Finalist in men's singles in 2019. He contested Lee Chong Wei at the 2018 Yonex Canada Open.
ASAA Provincial Champion in boys singles. Brandon has over six years of coaching experience. Skill specialty is teaching a powerful smash to competition athletes.
BRANDON TANG
Senior Coach
ELIANA ZHANG
Sr. Competing Coach
Bio coming . . .
EASTON WATSON
Sr. Competing Coach
Started training at Drivesports at the age of 9, Easton has won numerous titles including #1 u19 boys singles in Alberta. Actively competing, he is ranked top 8 in provincially in men's singles.
EYOTA KWAN
Sr. Competing Coach
Professional athlete and coach. Ms.Kwan is the top female doubles player in Alberta, winning the 2025 Yonex Provincial Closed Championship and 2024 Mixed Doubles at Nationals. She has represented Canada at Panams and on the world stage. NCCP certified coach.
JASON CHIU
Sr. Competing Coach
Professional athlete with over four years of coaching experience. Mr. Chiu is ranked top 10, men's singles, in Alberta.
JETT KO
Sr. Competing Coach
Professional athlete and coach. Mr. Ko won the 2023 Mixed Doubles National Championship and was ranked #1 in Canada (mixed doubles). NCCP certified coach.
JOHNNA RYMES
Sr. Competing Coach
Professional athlete and coach. Ms.Rymes is the top female doubles player in Alberta, winning the 2025 Yonex Provincial Closed Championship.
JOSEPHINE WU
Senior Coach
Member of Team Canada. Professional athlete winining multiple national titles in women's doubles and mixed doubles. Represented Canada at the Uber Cup, Sudirman Cup, and All England Open. 2020 Olympian
JUSTIN CHEUNG
Senior Coach
Justin has over eight years of coaching experience. His most notable student, his sister, Jacqueline Cheung - member Team Canada 2025.
JUSTIN NGUYEN
Sr. Competing Coach
Professional athlete and coach. Justin is ranked top 4 provincially in men's doubles (2024). He has over five years of coaching experience.
LIU TING GUO
Senior Coach
Prior to joining Drivesports in 2025, Ms. Guo was the Head Coach at Chaoyang sports school in Beijing, China. She has taught numerous coaches on how to teach, and some of her students continued to become professional athletes. Fluent in Mandarin.
MASON LU
Senior Coach
Coach with over five years experience teaching beginners to competition level students. Mason started as an athlete in Drivesports' Competition Group in 2014.
NATHAN APPAVE
Sr. Competing Coach
Veteran coach with over seven years of experience. Actively competing athlete, ranked top 3 provincially in men's doubles.
NATHAN QUACH
Sr. Competing Coach
Actively competing, Nathan is provincially ranked top 8 in men's singles.
OSCAR WANG
Senior Managing Coach
One of the original coaches of Drivesports. Oscar has over twelve years of coaching experience and has produced the most number of junior and senior champions at Drivesports. He has represented Alberta at the Alberta Winter Games and is a mentor to many of Drivesports' coaches. NCCP certified.
TY LINDEMAN
Senior Competing Coach
Ty is a current member of Team Canada and was ranked #1 in Canada in men's doubles. On the international stage, his highest BWF ranking was #25 in mixed doubles and #37 in men's doubles. He has represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games, Sudirman Cup, PanAm Championships, and All England Championship.
WONIK JIN
Sr. Competing Coach
. 매년 앨버타 주대회와 캐나다 전국 대회에서 활약하는 선수로서 단식에서는 빠른 플랫 공격 스타일을 구사하며 복식 전문 선수로서 스매싱이 주특기인 선수입니다. 복식과 혼합복식에서는 앨버타 주에서 손꼽히는 상위랭커의 선수 입니다. 2019~2021까지 한국에서 군복무를 했으며 한국어와 영어가 능통한 코치입니다
ALEC HO
Supervising Coach
Coach Alex supervises many of our fundamental programs. He has over ten years of coaching experience.
JASON FANG
Coach
ASAA High School Provincial Finalist in mixed doubles. Jason specialize in teaching basic game strategy as well as fundamental skills. He has three years of coaching experience.
FRANKLIN POON Coach
A member of Drivesports coaching team since 2022. Frank is very patient and specializes in teaching fundamentals.
JESSE YUNG
Coach
ASAA High School Provincial Champion (Doubles) and top 8 provincial ranking in u19 singles. Started training at the age of 11 at Drivesports' Menno Simons School Campus.
JENSON WANG
Coach
Jenson has over twelve years of coaching experience. He specializes in teach fundamentals and correcting errors.
KATIE WATSON
Coach
An original member of Drivsports since 2014. Katie is an accomplished athlete having won numerous Junior Championships and is actively competing professionally. She specializes in teaching fundamentals.
TERRY TRI
Coach
Terry has been coaching for three years - first for Badminton Alberta and now at Drivesports. He is a very patient coach and enjoys working with young athletes.
TRENT MCNEIL
Coach
Bio coming . . .
ANDY NGUYEN
Coach
A very patient coach with over three years of coaching experience. Andy is quick to detect errors and help students improve their game.
MOHITH SHEKAR
Coach
An accomplished player and top junior provincial level player, Mohith has one of the hardest smash at Drivesports. His specialty is teaching students how to execute a hard smash.
WENDY WANG
Coach
Accomplished athlete, provincial finalist u19 girls doubles and mixed doubles. Wendy enjoys teaching badminton to junior athletes.
VINCENT TAN
Coach
A member of Drivesports coaching team since 2022. Vincent is the Co-Head of our pre-competition program.
CONTACT US
Reach out to us for inquiries, collaborations, or any questions you may have about our training programs.
Email: Drivesportsclub@gmail.com
Office Telephone:
403.772.7411
Training Headquarters:
403.207.1313