Meet The Coach
Meet our expert Coaches. No matter what your goal is, they will help you to reach it.
Madhusudhan M
Head Coach - Pro Group
Madhusudan M is a dedicated badminton coach with seven years of experience, shaping young athletes into top-tier players. A former state champion and national-level competitor, he knows what it takes to compete at the highest levels and brings that experience into his coaching.
His playing career is decorated with achievements, including a bronze medal at the Nepal International Challenge, a silver at the School Games in Pune, and multiple state and national tournament victories. Having represented Bangalore University three times and winning two Karnataka State Championship titles, he understands the mental and physical demands of the sport.
As a coach, Madhusudan has trained over 15 junior Karnataka players, with more than 10 ranking among the state's best. He has also mentored four Indian players in the last two years and played a key role in winning over 30 state championship titles.
With his structured training programs, tactical insights, and hands-on approach, Madhusudan is not just about technique—he focuses on building confidence, discipline, and a winning mindset. At Selenite Sports Academy, he’s on a mission to create the next generation of badminton champions!
Siddharth Thakur
Head Coach - Pro Group Singles
Siddharth Manoj Thakur is an internationally recognized former badminton player and certified coach with over 15 years of experience in competitive tournaments. Having proudly represented India on the global stage, he achieved a career-high World Ranking of 119 in Men’s Singles by the Badminton World Federation and a National Ranking of 2 under the Badminton Association of India. Throughout his career, he has won multiple international accolades, including a Bronze Medal at the Lagos International 2018, a Runner-Up position at the Ghana International Series 2018, and several quarter-finalist performances in global tournaments. At the national level, he has secured podium finishes in Senior All India Ranking Tournaments, earning a Bronze Medal in 2018 and a Silver Medal in 2017. His state-level achievements include winning the Senior State Championships in 2016. He has also been a Champion at the All India Inter Railway Tournament in 2023 and Runner-Up in 2024, further showcasing his consistency at the highest levels of the sport. Additionally, he represented Mulheim in the German Bundesliga in 2019.
As a coach, Siddharth specializes in developing players’ technical skills, tactical strategies, and overall fitness. His experience spans mentoring athletes from beginner to elite levels, focusing on discipline, teamwork, and performance excellence. He is adept at designing personalized training programs, analyzing gameplay, and organizing competitive events to enhance player development. His coaching philosophy is rooted in building strong fundamentals, fostering strategic gameplay, and instilling mental resilience to prepare athletes for high-stakes competitions. With a vision to create a pipeline of Indian players competing at the international level, he is committed to guiding his trainees toward achieving global success, with a long-term goal of producing Olympic-level athletes. Passionate and dedicated, Siddharth continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of badminton champions, helping them unlock their full potential on and off the court.
Manohar K
Head Coach - Advance Group
Manohar Kanala is a dedicated badminton coach with a strong competitive background and a history of excellence in the sport. As a former player, he has participated in multiple national-level tournaments, including the All India Seniors National Ranking and ten All India Nationals. His achievements include a Bronze Medal in the All India Sub-Juniors U-15 Boys Doubles Category and multiple podium finishes in State Championships across various age groups. He has been a consistent performer, securing Bronze Medals in State Championships from U-13 to U-19 levels in cities like Hyderabad, Warangal, Guntakal, and Nandyal. Additionally, he has been a standout performer in the SGF State Championships, winning titles in singles and team events, including victories in Vijayawada. A three-time University Champion and University Team Event Champion, he has also represented his region in South Zone competitions.
With his extensive playing experience and deep understanding of the game, Manohar is committed to mentoring and developing the next generation of badminton talent, focusing on technical skills, strategy, and overall athletic growth.
Kiran M
Senior Coach - Pro Group
With over 12 years of coaching experience, Kiran M has been instrumental in shaping badminton players at both junior and professional levels. His expertise in technical training, strategic gameplay, and physical conditioning has helped many athletes achieve success at state, national, and international levels. As a Senior Coach at White Peacock Badminton Academy (2011–2019), he developed structured training programs that refined player skills and enhanced performance. Later, as Head Coach at Isports School of Badminton (2019–2024), he played a key role in mentoring young talents, improving their rankings, and leading them to multiple championship victories.
A former competitive player himself, Kiran was ranked No. 2 in Karnataka (U-19 Doubles) and secured multiple bronze medals in state ranking tournaments. His deep understanding of the game allows him to connect with athletes, instill confidence, and create effective training strategies. Known for his player-first approach and strong leadership, he focuses on developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court. At Selenite Sports Academy, he continues to inspire and guide the next generation of badminton champions, helping them unlock their full potential.
Shaik Khaja
Senior Coach - Pro Group
Khaja is a dedicated badminton coach with a strong competitive background and a passion for developing young talent. Having participated in the Badminton Asia Junior U-15 & U-17 Championship in 2017, he has competed at both national and international levels. His national achievements include multiple Bronze Medals in prestigious tournaments such as the All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament (2017, Coimbatore), the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Championship (Assam), and the All-India Junior Ranking Tournament (Imphal, 2019).
With coaching experience at Rao Badminton Academy in Vijayawada and Sudhakar Reddy Badminton Academy in Hyderabad, he has successfully trained college players, organized team practices, and developed structured training programs. Currently pursuing an NIS Certification Course (SAI) in 2024, Khaja is committed to enhancing his coaching expertise. His ability to motivate players, implement effective training methodologies, and foster discipline makes him a valuable mentor for aspiring badminton athletes.
Hari Ram
Sports Physiotherapist
Meet Hari Ram, a dynamic sports physiotherapist with over four years of experience in athlete rehabilitation, injury management, and performance optimization. He currently serves at SS Sparsh, RR Nagar, Bangalore, and previously contributed his expertise at SPARRC Sports and Fitness Medicine Center.
Hari specializes in sports rehabilitation, myofascial trigger point release therapy, kinesio taping, electrotherapy, and posture & gait training. His deep understanding of injury prevention, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, and cryotherapy makes him a sought-after expert in the field.
His academic journey includes a Master’s in Physiotherapy (Sports) from Trinity Mission and Medical Foundation, Madurai, and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Devendrar College of Physiotherapy, Tamil Nadu. Hari has also conducted research on Pilates vs. Plyometrics for agility and power in elite football players and plyometric vs. strength training for basketball vertical jumps.
Hari’s contributions extend beyond clinics, having been actively involved in sports events, on-field injury management, and athlete education. His experience includes working with Tour of Karnataka (TOK) Cycling Event 2023 and attending international physiotherapy conferences such as Physiotroops, Physiogala, and Lymphysio.
Passionate about football, kabaddi, volleyball, and cricket, Hari is dedicated to helping athletes recover, perform, and excel.
Yuvraj Shinde
Senior Coach - Pro Group Singles
Yuvraj Shinde is a former National and State-level Badminton player, ranked among the Top 50 in India and Top 5 in Karnataka, with over 15 years of experience in the sport as a player and BWF Level-certified coach. Throughout his playing career, he consistently performed at the highest level, qualifying for main draws in All India Ranking Tournaments, competing in the National Championship in Vijayawada, and achieving Top 5 ranking in Juniors and Top 10 in Seniors at the state level. He also reached the finals of the Udupi Karnataka State Ranking Tournament in doubles, a testament to his versatility and skill. Yuvraj had the privilege of training with Mr. Ganguly Prasad, Dronacharya Awardee and renowned coach at the Sports Authority of India, which further shaped his professional foundation. Transitioning into coaching, he has built over 8 years of experience, beginning under the mentorship of Olympian Anup Sridhar, and has since worked with several national and international athletes. His international exposure includes a coaching stint in Melbourne, Australia, where he further enhanced his knowledge and approach to athlete development. Yuvraj specializes in tactical game strategy, detailed match analysis, fitness programming, strength and conditioning, and holistic player development, making him a well-rounded mentor for aspiring shuttlers. His vision is to nurture young talent into international and Olympic-level athletes, contributing to India’s rising dominance in the global badminton arena.
Byre Gowda
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Byre Gowda began his career as an athletic coach at Swami Narayan Gurukul International, where he laid the foundation for his coaching expertise. He then transitioned to Jain International, where he specialized as an athletic coach and fitness trainer for cricket and football teams, nurturing athletes to achieve their best. At Sheen Sports Academy, Byre Gowda served as a dedicated Strength and Conditioning coach for cricket, focusing on optimizing player performance through customized training programs. Currently, at Selenite, Byre Gowda continues to apply his extensive coaching experience to further elevate athlete development and success.
Swaroop Simha
Strength & Conditioning Coach
The OG Hanuman Bhakt. A fitness enthusiast even before it was a trend. A body builder by passion. ACE Certified fitness trainer for over a decade, with rich experience of working in some of the most iconic gyms in Bangalore from late 2000s. Self taught personal athletic fitness coach. He has personally trained some top badminton players in the country, like Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal World No. 1 in 2015, Guru Saidutt, from 2014 to 2020. His long term collaboration is with some of the upcoming versatile coaching gems like Siddhartha Thakur BWF 119th rank & National Ranking at 2 & Harshit Agarwal a visionary, aiming to combine AI & badminton with international BWF 96th rank & India No. 1.
Along with this he is also immersing himself in the other end of the fitness training spectrum with ongoing preparation for one of the most coveted certifications, i.e., the geriatric/senior fitness coaching. As he is associated with fitness and lifestyle coaching for some of the top CEOs & Entrepreneurs in the city. With him you can expect wholesome, mindful programs with progress and sustainability. He covers strength & conditioning, endurance & power training, mobility & flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, on court athlete specific movement based strenth training. This is not only hyper syllabi focused, but also specific to each pre teen, teen and tween and will be customised keeping the player's needs.
Meet The Center Heads
Meet the team that manages our centers.
Edwin Samuel
Selenite Sports Academy @ Channasandra Uttarahalli Main Road
- 5+ years of top-tier badminton coaching and sports management.
- Former Senior Head Coach at Karnataka Badminton Association.
- BWF Level 1 & Shuttle Time certified for world-class training.
- Passionate about mentoring and developing champions.
- Skilled in managing and optimizing sports centers.
Shaikh Khaja
Akash Sports Center @ RR Nagar
- Represented India at Badminton Asia Junior U-15 & U-17
- Won multiple national level bronze medals(2017-2019)
- Coaching experience at Rao & Sudhakar Reddy Badminton Academies
- Pursuing NIS Certification(SAI,2024)
- Passionate about mentoring and developing young talent
Meet theManagement
Meet our management team.
Manjunatha G. A.
Jaya Keerthi
Sanjeev Katti
About Selenite
Since having opened its doors in 2017, Selenite has constantly strived to be a front runner in the arena of Badminton. A massive facility spanning over 40,000 square ft, equipped with the best coaches and amenities; Selenite has and will continue to produce renowned Badminton players who will make our nation proud.
The blazing trail that the athletes leave behind can be traced back to the coaches who train them. Selenite can boast of distinguished and illustrious coaches who have numerous accolades to their names.
At Selenite we believe that hard work and perseverance should never go unnoticed, hence we provide several benefits such as scholarships and player welfare programs for our athletes. To further enable our athletes, we are a performance center with world class facilities including a fitness coach, strengthening coach, nutritionist as well as a physiotherapist.
Vision
Our vision is to set the standard of excellence for sports by providing first class programs, professional coaching, and life skills. These sports opportunities and programs will contribute in our goal to have players compete in the Olympics
Mission
Selenite seeks to provide the best coaching possible and to ensure a holistic development of its athletes.