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Auckland Badminton Association Announces 2026 Coaching Team

The Auckland Badminton Association (ABA) is proud to announce our initial coaching team for the 2026 season.

Following significant changes to our pathways and performance programme in 2025, ABA has firmly shifted its focus toward quality, consistency, and athlete-first development - with a clear goal of re-establishing Auckland as New Zealand’s leading badminton association.

For 2026, we have brought together a high-quality, collaborative coaching group that works across our three squad levels: Foundation, Development / Performance and Elite. Our coaches operate within - and at times across - these programmes to ensure players experience a clear pathway, strong technical foundations, and progressive performance environments.

This integrated approach is supported by the strongest off-court team in the country, including dedicated physiotherapy support and specialised strength and conditioning programming.

It is this depth of expertise and collaboration that sets ABA apart - providing athletes with both continuity and exposure to a range of coaching strengths, all working toward the same high standards.

Henry Tam; Head Coach

Henry Tam leads ABA’s Performance Programme and Elite Squad, while also providing mentorship and strategic guidance across the wider coaching team.

Henry brings extensive high-performance coaching experience, with a strong focus on athlete development, programme structure, and building environments that consistently produce results. Known for his technical clarity, professionalism, and ability to connect with athletes, Henry plays a key role in shaping ABA’s long-term performance pathway. As a player, Henry reached a career high BWF ranking of 25 in Mixed Doubles, and represented New Zealand at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Under Henry’s leadership, the Performance Programme is centred on excellence, accountability, and preparing athletes for national and international competition.

Li Feng; Foundation Coach & Mentor Coach

Widely regarded as the most influential badminton coach in New Zealand’s history, Li Feng has made a lasting impact on the sport across generations.

A former international player for China who later represented New Zealand, Li Feng went on to serve as Head Coach of New Zealand, and previously led ABA during a period of national dominance. Over decades of coaching, she has mentored many of the country’s top athletes and helped shape some of New Zealand’s most successful badminton careers.

At ABA, Li Feng works alongside Rhona Bramwell to lead the Foundation Programme, focusing on the development of the next generation of international-level players. She also plays a vital mentoring role for both athletes and coaches, sharing her vast experience from the highest levels of the sport.

Zeck Li; Head Coach - Development

Zeck Li leads ABA’s Development Squad, working with athletes transitioning from Foundation into more advanced performance environments.

Trained within the Taiwanese badminton system where he was a top junior player, Zeck previously worked closely with Li Feng for a number of years, gaining experience with many athletes who have since become New Zealand representatives.

Known for his demanding but supportive training style, Zeck focuses on consolidating technical foundations while progressively introducing tactical complexity and time pressure. His sessions are high intensity, balanced with genuine care for the growth of each athlete.

Adam Jeffrey; Development & Performance Coach

The current Oceania Men’s Doubles Champion, Adam Jeffrey is a highly regarded coach and active international athlete.

Adam is a BWF Level 1 coach, known for his strong technical knowledge, deep understanding of doubles tactics, and his ability to translate real-world competitive experience into coaching environments.

Coaching across Foundation, Development, and Performance squads, Adam brings insight from his own journey - progressing from competitive junior to international representative - while continuing to compete as a member of the New Zealand Badminton Team.

Rhona Bramwell OLY; Foundation Coach

One of New Zealand’s greatest ever badminton players, Rhona Bramwell is a two-time Olympian and three-time Commonwealth Games medallist.

Rhona has coached professionally for many years and is widely respected as one of the country’s best technical coaches. Her work at ABA is focused within the Foundation Programme, identifying and supporting talented athletes aged 8–12, and building the technical skills and training habits required for long-term success.

Chance Cheng; Performance Coach

With a combined 28 years of experience on and off the court, Chance Cheng returns to ABA to work with emerging elite teenage athletes within the Performance Programme.

A BWF Level 1 coach, Chance has competed internationally since 2002 and remains highly competitive in Oceania, including finishing runner-up in Men’s Doubles at the 2023 Oceania Championships and reaching the semi-finals in 2025.

Chance runs his own private academy in Auckland and has produced numerous national champions across junior and senior levels - including current New Zealand Women’s Singles Champion Shaunna Li.

Daniel McMillan; Development & Performance Coach

A member of the Badminton New Zealand team, Daniel McMillan brings strong international experience and competitive success across both Singles and Mixed Doubles.

A former England Junior representative, Dan has competed extensively at international level and brings a global perspective to ABA’s Development and Performance Programmes. His ambition to see Auckland return to national dominance aligns strongly with the direction of the Association.

Dan’s coaching style is personable yet demanding, with a clear focus on maximising the quality and intent of every training session. He works closely with athletes to drive continuous improvement, technical sharpness, and competitive mindset.

Jonathan Curtin; Development & Performance Coach

A long-time New Zealand representative, Jonathan Curtin coaches across ABA’s Development and Performance Programmes while continuing to compete internationally.

Jono’s badminton journey - from missing out on national squads as a junior to becoming a successful international player - gives him strong insight into long-term athlete development, and supporting all players equally within a squad.

He has trained extensively across Asia in world-class environments and combines this experience with his BWF Level 1 coaching qualification to support athletes both technically and mentally.

Sally Fu; Player, Coach & Mentor

A former New Zealand Team member and national champion, Sally Fu is a full-time physiotherapist with Triumph Physio and remains highly competitive nationally in both singles and doubles.

At ABA, Sally supports athletes through a mix of coaching assistance and mentoring, helping young players navigate both performance demands and physical wellbeing.

Bowen Zhao; Future Stars & Foundation Coach

Bowen Zhao works at the entry point of ABA’s performance pathway, identifying and coaching young athletes in the Future Stars and Foundation Programmes.

A strong national-level player and trainee teacher, Bowen has spent many years working alongside Li Feng and Rhona Bramwell, developing his technical coaching skills. He is now a well-respected young coach known for his connection with younger athletes and strong fundamentals-based approach.

Mitch Joynt PLY; Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Paralympian Mitch Joynt leads ABA’s Strength and Conditioning Programme.

A professional sprinter and coach, Mitch specialises in speed, strength, and conditioning, with the goal of ensuring ABA athletes are among the fittest and most physically prepared in the country.

Known for his high standards and motivational style, Mitch delivers structured S&C programming across squads, pushing athletes to continually improve their physical performance.

Triumph Physiotherapy – Badminton Physiotherapy Specialists

A key part of ABA’s off-court support team is Dino, Sally, and the wider team at Triumph Physio.

As recognised badminton physiotherapy specialists, Triumph Physio provides heavily discounted - and in some cases free - treatment and injury management support for ABA squad athletes, ensuring players receive expert care to support training loads and long-term development.

Looking Ahead

With a large, experienced, and collaborative coaching team in place, ABA enters 2026 with a clear focus on delivering one of the strongest athlete pathways in New Zealand.

By combining world-class experience, proven development systems, and comprehensive off-court support, ABA is building an environment where athletes can thrive - from their first steps in the Foundation Programme through to high-performance competition.

This announcement represents the initial coaching team for 2026, with further additions and specialist roles to be confirmed and announced throughout the year as the programme continues to evolve.

We look forward to an exciting 2026 season ahead.

Any athletes interested in checking out what ABA has to offer are encouraged to email our Pathways and Performance Lead Nathan Maisey via nathan@aklbadminton.com

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*奥克兰羽毛球协会公布 2026 赛季教练团队

奥克兰羽毛球协会（ABA）荣幸地宣布 2026 赛季的首批教练团队名单。继 2025 年对球员晋升路径和精英表现计划进行重大变革后，ABA 已坚定地将重心转向质量、一致性以及“运动员为先”的发展理念，目标明确：重新确立奥克兰作为新西兰领先羽毛球协会的地位。

在 2026 赛季，我们汇聚了一支高水平、协作性的教练组，涵盖三个梯队：基础组 (Foundation)、发展/精英组 (Development / Performance) 和顶尖组 (Elite)。我们的教练将在这些计划中交叉协作，确保球员拥有清晰的晋升路径、扎实的技术基础和循序渐进的竞技环境。

这一综合方案得到了国内最强场外团队的支持，包括专属的物理治疗支持以及专业的体能与力量训练规划。正是这种专业深度与团队协作让 ABA 脱颖而出——为运动员提供持续性的指导，让他们接触到不同风格的优秀教练，并共同朝着高标准努力。

Henry Tam：总教练 (Head Coach)

Henry Tam 负责领导 ABA 的精英计划和顶尖梯队，同时为整个教练团队提供指导和战略建议。他拥有丰富的高水平竞技执教经验，专注于运动员培养、计划架构以及打造能持续产生佳绩的环境。Henry 以技术清晰、专业素养高以及擅长与运动员沟通而闻名。他曾是世界顶尖选手，混双排名曾达世界第 25 位，并代表新西兰参加了 2014 年英联邦运动会。

李锋 (Li Feng)：基础组教练及导师教练

李锋被广泛认为是新西兰历史上最具影响力的羽毛球教练，对数代羽毛球运动产生了深远影响。她曾是中国国家队队员，后代表新西兰出赛，曾任新西兰国家队总教练，并曾带领 ABA 统治全国羽坛。在数十年的执教生涯中，她培养了众多国家顶级运动员。在 ABA，她将与 Rhona Bramwell 共同领导基础组计划，并为运动员和教练提供宝贵的导师支持。

Zeck Li：发展组总教练

Zeck Li 负责领导发展组，帮助运动员从基础组过渡到更高级别的竞技环境。他出身于台湾羽毛球青训系统（曾是顶级青少年选手），曾与李锋紧密合作多年。Zeck 以严厉而充满支持的教学风格著称，在巩固技术基础的同时，逐步引入战术复杂性和控时压力。

Adam Jeffrey：发展及精英组教练

现任大洋洲男双冠军，Adam 是一位备受尊敬的教练，同时也是活跃的国际赛场运动员。作为 BWF（世界羽联）1 级教练，他拥有深厚的技术造诣和双打战术理解，能够将实战经验转化为教学内容。

Rhona Bramwell OLY：基础组教练

新西兰史上最伟大的羽毛球运动员之一，两届奥运会选手及三届英联邦运动会奖牌得主。Rhona 执教多年，被公认为国内最优秀的技术教练之一。她在 ABA 主要负责 8-12 岁天才选手的选拔与培养。

Chance Cheng：精英组教练

拥有 28 年场内外的综合经验，Chance 重返 ABA 负责精英计划中的青少年选手。他拥有 BWF 1 级教练认证，自 2002 年起征战国际赛场，目前仍保持极高的竞技水平。他创办了自己的羽毛球学院，并培养出了包括现任新西兰女单冠军 Shaunna Li 在内的多名全国冠军。

Daniel McMillan：发展及精英组教练

新西兰国家队成员，在单打和混双领域拥有丰富的国际比赛经验。作为前英格兰青少年国手，Dan 为 ABA 带来了全球视野。他的教练风格极具亲和力且要求严格，专注于提升每一堂训练课的质量与意图。

Jonathan Curtin：发展及精英组教练

资深新西兰国手，Jono 在代表国家队征战国际赛场的同时参与执教。他从青少年时期落选国家队到最终成为成功的国际选手的经历，让他对运动员的长期发展和心理建设有深刻的见解。

Sally Fu：球员、教练及导师

前新西兰国手及全国冠军。Sally 也是 Triumph Physio 的全职物理治疗师。在 ABA，她通过教练辅助和导师指导的双重身份，帮助年轻球员平衡竞技需求与身体健康。

Bowen Zhao：未来之星及基础组教练

Bowen 负责 ABA 梯队的入门阶段。作为一名优秀的全国级选手和实习教师，他多年跟随李锋和 Rhona Bramwell 学习，是一位深受孩子喜爱、注重基本功的年轻教练。

Mitch Joynt PLY：体能与力量训练专家

残奥运动员 Mitch Joynt 领导 ABA 的体能计划。作为一名职业短跑运动员和教练，他的目标是确保 ABA 运动员拥有全国顶尖的体能储备。他以高标准和激励人心的风格著称。

Triumph Physiotherapy：羽毛球物理治疗专家

由 Dino、Sally 及其团队组成的 Triumph Physio 是场外支持的核心。作为专业的羽毛球理疗专家，他们为 ABA 球员提供大幅优惠（部分甚至免费）的治疗和伤病管理。

展望未来

凭借这支经验丰富、通力协作的教练团队，ABA 正迈向 2026 年，致力于打造新西兰最强的运动员培养路径。通过结合世界级的经验、成熟的开发体系和全面的场外支持，我们正在构建一个让运动员能够茁壮成长的环境。

本次公布的是 2026 年的首批教练名单，随着计划的演进，年内还将确认并公布更多教练及专家职位。

任何有兴趣了解 ABA 培养计划的运动员，欢迎通过邮件联系我们的路径与精英项目负责人 Nathan Maisey：nathan@aklbadminton.com