Hendry Winarto, TBTT Head Coach and USAB Coach

Hendry Winarto was born and raised in Surabaya, Indonesia. He became the national competitor at an age of 12. He moved to the biggest club in Indonesia to pursue his badminton career and ranked # 1 in U-19 in his country. Instead of joining the Indonesian National team, he took an offer in Spain in 2006. He stayed there for 7 years. He worked as the Spain National team coach and also as the head coach of IES la Orden cub where he coached Carolina Marin, 2016 Olympic gold medalist, and Pablo Abian, Olympian.

Badminton Achievements:

• Level 2 Coach
• USA HEAD COACH - Panam Team Championship 2023
• USA COACH - Panam Junior Championships 2022
• USA COACH - World Junior Championships 2022
• Winner of Dallas Puccini Open 2017 Men’s doubles
• Semi Finalist Dallas Puccini Open 2017 Men’s singles and Mixed doubles
• Runner up in Forza North Carolina open 2016 men’s doubles
• Triple Winner in Sunshine States Games 2017 in Men’ singles, Men’s doubles, Mixed doubles
• Winner in Dallas Puccini Open 2016 in Men’s doubles and Mixed doubles

Mark Chandler, M.D.

My sports background includes long distance running and wrestling. My interest in badminton began 15 years ago as I learned from experienced players who were kind enough to teach, first at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, and then later at the Gold’s Gym courts in Durham. I attended camps, learning from the Danish coach, Dennis Christiansen and the Danish professionals visiting North Carolina. As I learned the techniques and drills from all these people, I became more interested in how the sport can be taught and developed in our community. Beginning first at Badminton NC and now with TBTT, teaching badminton to children and adult beginners has been a joy over the last 4 years. I have worked with 4-year-olds and people in their 80s. My experience is that everyone brings unique abilities and learns this sport a little differently. At the same time there are fundamentals which work to enjoy the sport and play safely.

My interests outside of badminton include neuroscience, painting, music and trips to the ocean.

Amila Fernando

Amila was born to a badminton family in Sri Lanka and began his formal training at the age of five under the supervision of his brother who was a national team player. Amila was selected to the Sri Lankan national team at the age of 16 and continued his career as a professional player. He represented his country from 2006-2013 as a national player. His highest ranking in the country was doubles #1 and singles #7! As a coach, he has coached multiple #1 youth players in the USA. Amila continues to actively compete in the USA badminton circuit and brings a wealth of knowledge of badminton to his students and fellow players. He is very passionate and dedicated.

Truong Quang Pham

Truong Quang Pham, aka T, was born and raised in Vietnam. His family moved to the United States and T attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2009.

T practiced Taekwondo achieving a gold medal  in 35kg weight class at an age of 14 in his city. T now is focused on the Badminton. T played U.S Open 2014 and won the Men Singles in the regional championship tournament. T became an USAB-certified coach in 2019. T enjoyed being a part of the TBTT coaching team.

Jeff Wu

Jeff Wu grew up in China. He completed his Bachelors Degree in Shenyang Sports University, majored in Physical Training with a focus on Badminton. He has been a Badminton Coach since 2010, and taught over 500 people. Over the years, he and his students have attended multiple Badminton Tournaments in China. Jeff is also a kids physical trainer since 2015, and was a physical trainer in Massachusetts. He was a certified Coach in the Billerica TC training center from 2018 to 2019. Jeff is a positive and patient coach. You will have an awesome learning experience with him.

Thananant Yangyiem

Nationality: Thailand

Little T is a highly accomplished badminton coach and athlete from Thailand. He has a rich background in competitive badminton. He has not only showcased his exceptional skills on the court, but has also consistently placed in numerous tournament including placing 2nd and 3rd places for Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles in the 2022 Vitality Cup Chinese Collegiate Badminton Tournament sponsored by the Chinese Embassy.

His primary focus is to nurture and inspire his students to be their best and play at their highest potential both on and off the court. He emphasizes the importance of discipline and couresty—cultivating a future general of skilled players that are respectful and honorable individuals.

Fun Fact: Little T started playing badminton at just 3 years old! (His Dad was a coach) Fun Fact 2: Little T served in the US Marines. Thank you for your service!

Colombus Nadeak

Nationality: Indonesian
Fun Fact: Favorite Food: Pork Belly

Vehrenica Rumate

Nationality: Indonesian
Fun Fact: Favorite Foods: Noodle, Ramen, Soup, Fishballs, Chicken meat, Pork Meat