Our Coaches

Randesh Vas

Founder / Head Coach


Randesh is a leader with over 30 years of playing and coaching experience in the field of Badminton and Cricket. A passion for coaching kids and watching them develop hence the reason for him to launch Shuttle Zone Badminton Training. He spends most of his time working on top of the business by concentrating on developing his coaching staff to ensure the deliverance of fun filled and professional badminton training programs. Achieving BWF level 2 certification has strengthen and enhanced his knowledge. His aim is to create a lifelong love for Badminton across U.A.E to as many kids as possible and definitely on track in achieving his goal.

Qualifications – BWF Level 1 and 2, CPD certification on Child protection in sports/physical activities

Chinthaka Gunaratne

With his wealth of experience as a national player has driven him to become a coach. Represented Sri Lanka in south Asian games. Chinthaka is a result-oriented coach with in depth knowledge of the game with more than 25 years of playing and coaching experience. He constantly motivates and inspires players to be at their best every time. A pure role model.

Qualifications – CPD certification on Child protection in sports/physical activities

Sachintha Rajapaksha

Young energetic coach who is a former national player in Sri Lanka. Represented the country in many international junior tournaments and have vast experience of the game. He has more than 5 years of coaching experience. Sachintha specialized in high performance coaching and he knows how the get the maximum output from the players by analyzing and teaching technical tactics to beat the opponent.  He provides his years of experience at the highest level of badminton.

Qualifications – BWF Qualified, First Aid Level 3 with AED and CPR/ CPD certification on Child protection in sports/physical activities.

Adrian Pagsanjan

Adrian is passionate about helping juniors in achieving their goals in Badminton. Enthusiastic badminton coach with more than 10 years’ experience in delivering effective coaching programs. Possess a BSC in sports science and also a technically correct player from his younger age. In addition, he is a certified stringer with a vast knowledge of equipment we use in Badminton. Coupled up with Adrian’s supportive and personable approach, this makes Adrian one of our most in-demand coaches.

Qualifications – BSC in Sports Science / BWF Level 1 / First Aid Level 3 with AED and CPR/ CPD certification on Child protection in sports/physical activities

Pranali Karani

Started her coaching career in the year 2022. Pranali is a former national player in India.  Having experienced the operational pressures of working in schools with children, represented the country in many Junior and International tournaments. She provides her years of experience at the highest level of badminton Junior and Intermediary coaching.

Qualifications – BWF Qualified, First Aid Level 3 with AED and CPR/ CPD certification on Child protection in sports/physical activities

Petronilda Biyanwila

Started her coaching career in year 2020. Petro is a former national player in Sri Lanka. Represented the country in many Junior tournaments. She is an effective sparring partner who spends more time with female players to improve their game. She provides her years of experience at the highest level of badminton.

Qualifications – First Aid Level 3 with AED and CPR/ CPD certification on Child protection in sports/physical activities