Prakash Padukone

MENTOR

Prakash Padukone

At the Padukone School of Badminton, Prakash Padukone serves as a mentor to all our coaches, playing a hands-on role in shaping the future of badminton coaching in India. Personally involved in designing the coach certification program, he brings his vast experience and insights to every aspect of training. Prakash Sir frequently interacts with coaches, offering guidance and sharing his unparalleled knowledge. Through his leadership, he has ensured that standardized training practices are in place, guaranteeing that players across India receive the same high-quality coaching, regardless of location.

Prakash Padukone
Head Badminton Coach Aditya Prakash

Head Coach

Aditya Prakash

Aditya brings immense experience learned during his training stints at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy and Gopichand Academy.  Aditya is also considered to be one of the most technically gifted players of the game.

Achievements:

OGQ (Olympic Gold Quest) certified coach

KOA (Karnataka Olympic Association) award – 2008

Ekalavya Award – Karnataka State – 2012

Silver Medallist in Men’s Singles in the Youth Commonwealth Games Pune 2008.

Part of the team that won the Bronze Medal in the Junior World Championship, Pune, 2008

Part of the team that won the Gold Medal in the SAF (South Asian Federation) games in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2010

Former National Champion in the U-13, 16 and 19 category.

International Badminton Coach Isna Sakti Maulana

International Coach

Isna Sakti Maulana

Former international player from Indonesia. Sakti has worked as a coach in Indonesia and Canada prior to joining Padukone School of Badminton.
Sakti’s skill is in technique correction as well as furthering player strengths. Winning is everything to Coach Sakti.

  • Head badminton coach Srinath J R

    Srinath J R

    Head Coach

    Coaches Excellence Program

    OGQ (Olympic Gold Quest) certified coach

    CEP- SAI

    BWF Online Shuttle Time

    12+ Years of coaching experience

    Former national badminton player

  • Senior badminton coach Gowtham

    Gowtham

    Senior Coach

    PSM CCP Level 2

    6+ Years of experience

    Former state level badminton player

  • Senior badminton coach Rahul Kumar

    Rahul Kumar

    Senior Coach

    Coaches development program BAI - 2024
    6 Weeks NIS 2022
    PSM CCP Level 2

    6+ Years of experience

    Formal national level badminton player

  • S&C badminton coach Skanda

    Skanda

    S&C Coach

    BSc in exercise and sports sciences

  • Physiotherapist Ankit

    Ankit

    Physiotherapist

    Masters in Physiotherapy

    FIFA Dimploma in Football Medicine

  • Manjesh Prabhu

    Senior Coach

    BWF Level 1, 6 Week NIS 2022, CEP - SAI PSM CCP Level 2

    10+ Years of coaching expereince

    Former State Level Badminton Player

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What makes our coaches stand out

What truly makes us unique is the direct mentorship from Prakash Padukone, a legend of the game. Our coaches have the rare opportunity to learn from his vast experience. This kind of direct, hands-on mentorship is a privilege not many other academies can offer.

  • We hire the best: Our rigorous selection process ensures we bring in top talent who share a deep passion for developing athletes. Unlike others, we focus on coaches who not only excel in skills but also in teaching and mentoring.

  • Centralized training & continuous upskilling: Our coaches undergo centralized, ongoing training, which keeps them updated with the latest techniques and strategies. This structured approach is uncommon in most academies, giving us an edge in delivering world-class coaching.

  • Continuous assessment for improvement: Our coaches don’t just train and leave it there. They continuously assess players’ progress, providing tailored guidance for improvement—a system that sets us apart from others, where regular assessments are often overlooked.