Badminton
Badminton
Lessons & Training
in Melbourne
For kids, juniors and adults—from complete
beginners to Victorian state team players.
FAST FACTS
Program Summary
At a glance
What
Group badminton classes, Mini Squad training, adult classes and private 1-to-1 coaching
Who
Kids from age 5, juniors, teens and adults, from complete beginners to state team players
Group class length
2 hours
Class size
6 students per coach, maximum 8
Trial class
AUD 40 for a 2-hour trial session
Fees
AUD 40 per casual session, or a 10-session card valid for 13 weeks [VERIFY: 10-session card price]
Venues
Blackburn North, Mount Waverley, Doncaster East, Doncaster, Bayswater and Nunawading (adults)
Recommended
2 to 3 group classes per week for steady improvement
Book a trial
Pro Badminton Academy runs weekly badminton lessons across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for players aged 5 and up, from children picking up a racket for the first time to juniors in the Victorian state team. Every new student starts with a 2-hour trial class costing AUD 40, where a coach teaches beginners the basics or assesses experienced players and places them in the right group.
Group classes run for two hours with no more than eight students per coach, at venues in Blackburn North, Mount Waverley, Doncaster East, Doncaster and Bayswater, plus a new adult group in Nunawading. After the trial, players pay AUD 40 per casual session or buy a 10-session card that can be used over 13 weeks. The academy was founded by Ong Beng Teong, a Commonwealth Games doubles gold medallist and former World No. 2, who still coaches the academy’s most advanced juniors himself.
“Under-15 and Under-17 Victorian state team players currently
train at Pro Badminton Academy with founder Ong Beng
Teong, as of October 2026.”
TRAINING
What badminton
lessons are available?
Pro Badminton Academy offers five types of badminton training in Melbourne, so players can move from beginner classes to squad training without changing academy.
Ages 5+
2-hour sessions, 6 to 8 students per coach, grouped by level
Kids and juniors from beginner to competitive level
By invitation
Sunday 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Mount Waverley, 6 players per coach per court
Juniors who can already play well and are ready for intensive drilling
All levels
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 to 10:00 PM in Nunawading
Adults, in a separate group from juniors
1-to-1
1-hour sessions with a coach matched to the player's level
Players wanting focused correction, from beginners to state-level athletes
1-to-1
Half-day camps, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, during Victorian school holidays
Kids aged 5 to 17
Process
What happens when you sign up for badminton lessons?
New students at Pro Badminton Academy start with a paid trial class, then join the group that matches their level.
Message Sue on WhatsApp at 0410 230 888 with the player’s name, age, any badminton experience and the venue closest to you.
Message Sue on WhatsApp at 0410 230 888 with the player’s name, age, any badminton experience and the venue closest to you.
Message Sue on WhatsApp at 0410 230 888 with the player’s name, age, any badminton experience and the venue closest to you.
Message Sue on WhatsApp at 0410 230 888 with the player’s name, age, any badminton experience and the venue closest to you.
Message Sue on WhatsApp at 0410 230 888 with the player’s name, age, any badminton experience and the venue closest to you.
OUR APPROACH
How is a player's level and
class decided?
A player’s class at Pro Badminton Academy is decided by a coach’s assessment during the trial, not by age alone. Experienced players are not told which class to join before the trial; the coach watches them play first.
01
Pro Badminton Academy's Mini Squad offers Sunday junior training at Unique Badminton Centre with a 6:1 player-to-coach ratio.
02
Dedicated evening sessions exclusively for adults, run separately from junior groups.
03
Book private 1-hour coaching sessions at Pro Badminton Academy by contacting Sue, who will match the player with a suitably skilled coach.
What You Learn
What happens in a
badminton lesson?
Each two-hour group lesson at Pro Badminton Academy combines technical coaching, footwork and match play, pitched at the level of the group.
“With a maximum of eight students per coach, every player
gets individual correction during drills rather than practising without feedback.”
Grip, serve, clear, drop, smash, net play and defence
Court movement, speed, agility and endurance
Shot selection, positioning, singles and doubles play
Scoring, service rules and court conduct
Focus, confidence and handling pressure in matches
What is the Mini Squad?
The Mini Squad is Pro Badminton Academy’s intensive training group for juniors who can already play well. Sessions run on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Unique Badminton Centre in Mount Waverley, with six players to one coach on each court.
Because every player in the squad already knows the game, sessions are built around continuous drilling: more repetition of routines and drills, less stopping to explain, and a higher training load than a regular group class. Players join the Mini Squad by invitation after a coach has assessed them.
Are there badminton
lessons for adults?
Yes. Pro Badminton Academy runs separate adult classes, so adults do not train alongside juniors. A new adult group runs on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 PM at the academy’s new hall in Nunawading [VERIFY: venue name and street address]. Adults can also book private 1-to-1 coaching.
How does private
coaching work?
Private badminton coaching at Pro Badminton Academy is a 1-hour session with one coach. To book, call or message Sue, who matches the player with an available coach suited to their level. Private coaching suits beginners who want faster progress, adults, and competitive juniors working on specific parts of their game.
LOCATIONS
Where and when are classes held?
Pro Badminton Academy runs badminton classes seven days a week across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Times below are from the current schedule; check the full training schedule for any changes.
- Blackburn North
Melbourne Badminton Centre, 6-16 Joseph St
- Monday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
4:30 – 6:30 PM
- Friday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
None
- Mount Waverley
Unique Badminton Centre, 2/88 Ricketts Rd
- Tue & Wed
5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
4:30 – 6:30 PM
- Sunday
4:00 – 6:30 PM
Mini Squad: Sun 4:00 to 6:30 PM
- Doncaster East
East Badminton Centre, 350 Blackburn Rd
- Saturday
2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Mini Squad schedule: Sun 1:00–4:00 PM
- Doncaster
Doncaster Badminton Centre, Hummel Way
- Friday
4:45 – 6:45 PM
Mini Squad schedule: Fri 4:45–6:45 PM
- Bayswater
ACM Sports, 493 Mountain Hwy
- Thursday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday
2:30 – 4:30 PM
Mini Squad schedule: Thu 5:00–7:00 PM
- Nunawading
Nunawading Academy Hall Facility
- Tuesday (Adults)
8:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday (Adults)
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Adults: Tue and Thu 8:00 to 10:00 PM
- Nunawading
Nunawading Academy Hall Facility
- Tuesday (Adults)
8:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday (Adults)
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Adults: Tue and Thu 8:00 to 10:00 PM
- Doncaster East
East Badminton Centre, 350 Blackburn Rd
- Saturday
2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Mini Squad schedule: Sun 1:00–4:00 PM
U15&U17
What results have students achieved?
Pro Badminton Academy currently trains Under-15 and Under-17 Victorian state team players, coached directly by Ong Beng Teong. The academy’s players range from five-year-old beginners in their first group class to juniors competing at state level, and its training camps in Malaysia have hosted players from Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, England, New Zealand, India and other countries.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Who are the coaches?
Pro Badminton Academy’s Melbourne lessons are led by founder and chief coach Ong Beng Teong, a former Commonwealth Games men’s doubles gold medallist and World No. 2, who personally coaches the academy’s state team juniors. He is supported by a team of coaches, several of whom are former international or competitive club players from Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Taiwan. Meet the Australian coaching team.
Commonwealth Games Men’s Doubles Champion & All England Semi-Finalist.
Former Malaysian National Coach, mentoring Olympic and Thomas Cup competitors.
Supported by an accredited coaching team featuring former international and
Book a 2-hour trial class for AUD 40
Your first session starts here
Message Sue with the player’s name, age,
experience and preferred venue.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Every session is engineered with disciplined progression. Because classes never exceed 8 players per coach, students receive live, continuous feedback rather than repeating mistakes.
A trial class costs AUD 40 for 2 hours. After the trial, group sessions cost AUD 40 each on a casual basis, or students can buy a 10-session card that is valid for 13 weeks. [VERIFY: 10-session card price]
Bring indoor sports shoes with non-marking soles, a water bottle and a racket if you have one. Shuttlecocks are provided, and rackets can be hired for a small fee.
No. Lessons are not tied to school terms. Students pay per casual session or use a 10-session card over 13 weeks, and can start at any time after their trial class.
Pro Badminton Academy does not run make-up sessions. Instead, the 10-session card can be used over 13 weeks, so a week missed for illness, a party or a holiday simply does not use a session. Students only add their name to the WhatsApp class list for sessions they will attend. A student who adds their name and then cancels at the last minute is charged for that session.