A coach demonstrating a shot to players at Auckland Badminton Stadium

Auckland Badminton coaching

Your game.Your goals.Your coach.

International experience.
Personal attention. Real progress.

From your first rally to your next competition

The people behind your progress

Meet your coaches.

Five coaches.
One shared passion for badminton.

Adam Jeffrey, Auckland Badminton coach01Doubles & performance

Adam Jeffrey

Development & performance coach

International experience. Practical coaching. Adam helps players connect technique, movement and tactics to build a stronger match game.

  • Former New Zealand international
  • National men’s doubles champion
  • BWF Level 1 qualified coach
More about Adam

Adam has competed at the Thomas Cup and international BWF tournaments, with extensive experience in both men’s and mixed doubles.

He has trained and competed in Indonesia, Thailand, China and Denmark, and brings several years of coaching experience across junior, development and performance programmes.

His coaching focuses on technique, tactics, movement and match play, helping players take their game to the next level.

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Daniel McMillan demonstrating technique during coaching02Technique & tactics

Daniel McMillan

Development & performance coach

Clear feedback and coaching built around you. Daniel helps players improve their shots and movement, whether the goal is to compete or enjoy being active.

  • Former England junior representative
  • NZ men’s Oceania team, 2026
  • NZ Tour Finals men’s singles winner
More about Daniel

Daniel began representing England at the 2018 European U15 Team Championships and continued through his junior career. He has won more than 10 Junior European International titles in doubles and mixed doubles.

His one-to-one coaching combines technical, tactical and physical development, with direct corrections to help players address specific gaps in their game.

Above all, he wants players to enjoy their badminton, whatever their goals.

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Jonathan Curtin with his badminton racket03International experience

Jonathan Curtin

Auckland Badminton coach

Enjoy the journey. Keep learning. Jonathan brings years of Auckland and international playing experience, with a belief in making every training session count.

  • New Zealand international representative
  • 2022 BWF World Championships competitor
  • Oceania team events: 2018, 2019 & 2026
More about Jonathan

A curious visit to a badminton hall at eight years old became a lifelong passion. Jonathan has played for ABA for 16 years, building his game through representative training, club nights and competition.

His highlights include representing New Zealand at Oceania team events and competing at the 2022 BWF World Championships.

“Enjoy the journey and reflect on what you can improve at training. Mindless effort makes the journey a lot longer.”
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Qi Feng Chen, Auckland Badminton coach04Junior development

Qi Feng Chen

Auckland Badminton coach

Qi Feng currently coaches Auckland’s under-15 players, focusing on junior development, fundamentals, footwork, agility and fitness.

  • Former player for the Fujian and Xiamen badminton teams
  • Previously coached the Xiamen Sports School badminton team
  • Former head coach at Lin Dan’s badminton club
More about Qi Feng

A former player for the Fujian and Xiamen badminton teams, Qi Feng went on to coach the Xiamen Sports School badminton team and serve as head coach at Lin Dan’s badminton club.

He currently coaches Auckland’s under-15 players. His coaching focuses on junior development, fundamentals, footwork, agility and fitness.

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Zeck Li coaching at Auckland Badminton05Footwork & foundations

Zeck Li

Auckland Badminton coach

Zeck helps players build a confident, consistent game through strong footwork, sound fundamentals and training tailored to their goals.

  • Kaohsiung junior representative, Taiwan
  • Waikato Open U19 men’s singles: 3rd place (2016)
  • Former Auckland High-Performance Squad member (2023)
More about Zeck

Zeck puts footwork and strong foundations at the centre of his coaching. He works closely with each player to identify areas for improvement and create a personalised training plan with realistic, achievable goals.

He uses positive reinforcement to recognise effort and progress, helping players build confidence in their abilities. Alongside their on-court skills, he develops the mental resilience to stay focused and calm under pressure.

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