Our Expert Coaches
Learn directly from certified coaches with decades of combined competitive and coaching experience.
Meet Our Head Coach & Founder
The player-turned-coach behind AKBA's 15-year track record.
Mr. Ankit Kanekar
Head Coach & Founder — National Badminton Coach
Ankit Kanekar is AKBA's Head Coach and a National Badminton Coach, certified by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) and brings 12 years of professional badminton coaching experience to every session at the academy.
Achievements as a Coach
Player Achievements
Our Coaching Staff
The specialists who work alongside Ankit to cover every part of a player's development.
Alongside our founder, Ankit is supported by a dedicated team of coaches and trainers who each focus on a specific part of a player's development — ensuring every batch gets well-rounded, expert attention.
- ✔Junior & beginner coaching — building fundamentals, footwork and racket skills for young and new players
- ✔Fitness & conditioning — strength, agility and injury-prevention training tailored for badminton athletes
- ✔Doubles strategy & tactics — court positioning, communication and rotation coaching for pairs
- ✔Video analysis & performance review — match footage breakdown to correct technique and refine strategy
Every member of our coaching staff is certified and works closely with Ankit to maintain consistent, high-quality training across all batches.