Austin BadmintonAcademy

Premier Badminton Training in Round Rock, Leander & Pflugerville

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About Austin Badminton

Austin Badminton Academy is the premier badminton destination in the Austin area. With three state-of-the-art facilities featuring 38 Olympic-standard courts, we offer world-class training, open play, and a vibrant community for players of every level.

2020

Serving Austin Since

Courts

200+

Students

50+

Medals in 2025

BWF-Certified Courts

Olympic-standard courts meeting Badminton World Federation requirements

3 Austin-Area Locations

Round Rock (10 courts), Leander (17 courts), Pflugerville (11 courts)

All Skill Levels Welcome

Open play, coaching, camps, and competitive training for kids and adults

Part of Frisco Badminton Academy

The largest badminton academy in the Southern United States

Our Team

Meet the experienced coaches behind Austin Badminton Academy

Abhishek Ahlawat

Coaching Director

Abhishek Ahlawat is a historic figure in American badminton, renowned for coaching Team USA to its first-ever Olympic/Paralympic podium. As the Director of Coaching at Frisco Badminton Academy, Coach Ahlawat combines a Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education with decades of elite competitive and training experience to shape the next generation of world-class athletes.

Head Coach, USA National Men’s Badminton Team (2024)
Team USA Coach, 2024 Paris Paralympic Games
Historic Paralympic Silver Medalist Coach (Team USA's first-ever)
Director of Coaching, Frisco Badminton Academy
BWF Certified

Ankit Chhikara

Elite Player

Ankit's career is characterized by his participation in various BWF (Badminton World Federation) sanctioned events and domestic Indian circuits. Ankit is known for his versatility, often switching between singles and doubles depending on the tournament requirements. He remains active in the US badminton ecosystem.

Former #2 USA Ranked Player (Men’s Doubles)
Former #4 USA Ranked Player (Men’s Singles)
Elite player/sparring partner to 8 Gold Medalists (2021 Junior Nationals)
Guided 14 Athletes to Team USA (2021 PAN AM Games)
BWF International & Super Series Competitor
Expert in Technical Proficiency & Mental Toughness

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori

Elite Player

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori is a two-time Olympian and the number one ranked badminton player in Nigeria. With decades of international competitive experience, Elite Opeyori brings world-class expertise to Austin Badminton Academy.

Two-Time Olympian
#1 Nigerian National Player
BWF World Tour Competitor
International Coaching Certification
20+ Years Competitive Experience

Jericho See Dartagnan

Elite Player

Jericho is a development-focused leader dedicated to building athletes of high caliber and character. With a background competing on the BWF world stage and a deep-rooted commitment to mentorship, Coach Jericho combines international tactical awareness with a specialized approach to doubles performance and tournament mindset.

BWF World Ranked Athlete (#529 Men’s Doubles)
2024 Illinois Spring Open Champion
Specialist in Doubles Strategy & Tactical Awareness
International Competitor for Team Indonesia
Expert in Youth Discipline & Match Preparation
Multi-National Medalist (Korea, Singapore, Indonesia)

Jeka Wiratma

Elite Player

Elite player Jeka is a master of international-level performance, bringing a philosophy rooted in rigorous discipline and long-term athlete development. Drawing from his elite professional background with the world-renowned Djarum Badminton Club, he specializes in transforming young talent into national contenders through a sophisticated focus on tactical gameplay and competitive mindset.