Nihar Kumar Pradhan
Pune
Summary
Experienced Badminton Coach from Pune with 10 years of coaching experience at all levels. Founder of Badminton360 and Technical & Operations Head at Voltric Shuttlers Academy. Holds certifications from major badminton institutions and affiliated with Maharashtra Badminton Association and PDMBA. Known for developing elite athletes, having trained 600 individuals and currently coaching 150 active students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Founder & Head Coach
Badminton360
Pune
01.2013 - Current
- Head of two premier coaching institutions in Pune.
- Managing 4 official coaching centres and 2 affiliated personal training centres.
- Currently coaching 150+ players at beginner, intermediate, and elite levels.
- Trained 600+ players, including current national and state-level athletes.
- State-certified Technical Official (Maharashtra Badminton Association & PDMBA).
- Host of regular coaching camps, player assessments, and tournament prep sessions.
Technical & Operations Head
Voltric Shuttlers Academy
Pune
01.2013 - Current
- Head of two premier coaching institutions in Pune.
- Managing 4 official coaching centres and 2 affiliated personal training centres.
- Currently coaching 150+ players at beginner, intermediate, and elite levels.
- Trained 600+ players, including current national and state-level athletes.
- State-certified Technical Official (Maharashtra Badminton Association & PDMBA).
- Host of regular coaching camps, player assessments, and tournament prep sessions.
Skills
- High-Performance Coaching
- Long-Term Athlete Development
- Match Strategy & Game Analysis
- Strength & Conditioning for Badminton
Certification
Level 1 & 2 Coach, Prakash Padukone Sports Management, Bangalore, 2022
Notable Student Achievements
- Kyra Raina, India Rank No. 6, Girls Singles U13, VICTOR
- Dr. Shivkiran Singh Thakur, Selected for India’s Masters World Championship 2025 (Thailand) – MD50+ & XD50+
- 4 players currently ranked nationally in various age groups
- 14 players ranked in the Top 5 in Pune, across different junior categories
Coaching Experience
- Founder & Head Coach, Badminton360, Salunkhe Vihar Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 01/01/13, Present, Head of two premier coaching institutions in Pune., Managing 4 official coaching centres and 2 affiliated personal training centres., Currently coaching 150+ players at beginner, intermediate, and elite levels., Trained 600+ players, including current national and state-level athletes., State-certified Technical Official (Maharashtra Badminton Association & PDMBA)., Host of regular coaching camps, player assessments, and tournament prep sessions.
- Technical & Operations Head, Voltric Shuttlers Academy, Salunkhe Vihar Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 01/01/13, Present
Timeline
Founder & Head Coach
Badminton360
01.2013 - Current
Technical & Operations Head
Voltric Shuttlers Academy
01.2013 - Current
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