Elite SportsBadminton Academy

Nairobi's performance badminton academy

Built to play.
Trained to win.

Expert coaching, purposeful development and a pathway from a first rally to the national podium—for every player ready to put in the work.

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Enrolling ages 5+ · Beginner to national level
01 / ESBA
Coach Brijesh Sonigra with junior Elite Sports athletes after a tournament

ELITE

One team · One standardFrom playground
to podium.
Performance, proven.

Driven by excellence. Defined by victory.

140+athletes developing
5+Kenya representatives trained
10+tournaments organised
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More than coaching

The ESBA standard

We develop the whole athlete.

Talent opens the door. Consistent, intelligent training is what takes a player through it.

Elite Sports Badminton Academy combines technical detail, athletic development, tactical thinking and competitive character in one clear pathway. Every session has a purpose; every player is seen.

DisciplineConfidenceCommunityExcellence
Tiana practising movement and racket control during an Elite Sports training session
Development in motionStrong fundamentals. Confident athletes. Lifelong habits.

Choose your pathway

A programme for every ambition.

Structured groups, individual attention and age-appropriate progression—so players are challenged at exactly the right level.

01Ages 5–18

Junior Academy

Fun foundations, strong habits and progressive skill development from beginner to advanced.

  • Age-appropriate groups
  • Technique and movement
  • Regular player assessment
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02Performance

Elite Performance

High-intensity preparation for athletes competing at county, national and international level.

  • Competition planning
  • Tactical and match play
  • Strength and conditioning
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03All levels

Private Coaching

Focused, individual work that accelerates learning and targets the details that matter most.

  • Personal training goals
  • Technical correction
  • Flexible scheduling
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04Adults

Adult Club

Quality coaching, competitive games and a welcoming community for adult players of every level.

  • Beginner-friendly entry
  • Coach-led sessions
  • Match play and fitness
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School holidays, levelled up

Holiday camps that turn time off into a breakthrough.

Focused training, new techniques, match play, fitness and fun—for beginners, intermediate and advanced players.

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Equipment & racket services

Everything you need
to play your best.

Get dependable badminton equipment and expert racket care directly from the academy—supported by coaches who understand your game.

01 · Equipment

Rackets

Badminton rackets for developing juniors, club players and performance athletes.

02 · Accessories

Grips

Replacement grips that improve comfort, control and confidence in every rally.

03 · Footwear

Badminton shoes

Court footwear selected for grip, stability and safe movement during training and competition.

04 · Racket care

Precision stringing

Our electronic stringing machine delivers accurate, consistent tension for a reliable racket response.

Ask us about available racket models, grip options, shoe sizes, strings and recommended tension for your playing level.

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Live schedule & online booking

Choose your class.
Reserve your court time.

Browse available ESBA sessions, choose the right class and secure your place through our Classcard booking portal.

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The ESBA method

How players progress

Train with purpose.
Improve with proof.

01

Assess

We understand the player's current level, strengths and next priorities.

02

Build

Technique, footwork, athleticism and decision-making develop together.

03

Compete

Match play and tournament exposure turn training into confident performance.

04

Review

Clear feedback and regular testing make progress visible and keep goals moving.

Meet the coaching team

Experience that moves
players forward.

ESBA coaches combine playing experience, technical knowledge and purposeful player development across every level of the academy.

Brijesh Sonigra, founder and Head Coach of Elite Sports Badminton Academy
Head coach

Leadership built on experience

Brijesh Sonigra

Founder & Head Coach · Kenya National Team Coach

A former Kenya U19 champion and international representative, Brijesh brings more than 25 years of playing experience and a Badminton England coaching qualification to every stage of the ESBA pathway.

25+ years competing5+ years coachingMPharm University of Brighton
Francis N'dungu, Elite Sports Badminton Academy coach, standing beside a badminton court

Academy Coach · Kenya National Team Coach

Francis N'dungu

A development-focused coach with more than four years of coaching experience and a strong background in player psychology.

4+ years coachingSports psychologyPlayer development
Legine Sai, Elite Sports Badminton Academy performance coach, holding a tournament trophy

Performance Coach · Kenya National Team Player

Legine Sai

An active high-performance competitor who brings match-tested intensity, tactical detail and elite standards to advanced players.

Advanced pathwayNBL 2026 championSingles & doubles

Featured academy players

Built at ESBA.
Proven in competition.

Meet some of the athletes representing the ambition, discipline and competitive progress of the Elite Sports pathway.

Elite Sports athlete Snigdha Hendre holding a medal while representing Kenya
Kenya representative · U19

Snigdha Hendre

Three-time KSSSA Nationals champion and one-time East Africa MVP.

Elite Sports athlete Trisha Malde displaying her tournament medal
Junior champion

Trisha Malde

Nairobi Masters U13 girls' champion and U15 girls' finalist.

Elite Sports athlete Lakshya Punjabi holding a badminton participation certificate
U19 performance player

Lakshya Punjabi

Second seed in Kenya's U19 boys' category.

Wins & academy updates

Progress worth
talking about.

Follow the latest milestones from ESBA players, coaches and programmes— from tournament podiums to new development initiatives.

National pathway · ChampionsU19

National titles

Girls' and boys' national champions developed through the ESBA pathway.

NBL Circuit 1 · 20262×

Legine's double title

Men's singles and men's doubles champion in one standout circuit.

Nairobi Masters · ResultsPodiums

Depth across age groups

ESBA athletes reached the podium from U9 through U19 and senior events.

Academy update · Development140+

Players progressing

Technical, tactical, mental and physical development under one structured programme.

Latest from Elite Sports

Academy news.
National ambition.

Follow ESBA awards, player milestones, national events and the stories moving our academy forward.

Coach Brijesh Sonigra receiving the TAWAA Best Sports Personality of the Year Male award
TAWAA Achievers Awards · Winner

Coach Brijesh wins Best Sports Personality of the Year — Male.

A proud moment for Elite Sports Badminton Academy and Kenyan badminton. This award recognises Coach Brijesh Sonigra's leadership, commitment to player development and contribution to growing the sport—from grassroots participation to the national stage.

Legine Sai holding a badminton trophy in his Elite Sports kit
National Trials · Player update

Legine Sai takes on the National Trials.

ESBA Performance Coach and Kenya National Team player Legine Sai is taking part in the National Trials. The entire academy is behind him.

School coaching partnerships

Trusted to coach in leading Nairobi schools.

ESBA delivers structured PE lessons, after-school programmes, player pathways and tournament support for schools and organisations.

Oshwal Academy

School badminton coaching

German School

School badminton coaching

Nairobi Jaffreys Academy

School badminton coaching

For schools, clubs & organisations

Interested in an ESBA programme?

Tell us about your learners, facilities and goals. We'll help design the right coaching programme.

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Good to know

Your first session starts here.

What age can children start?+

Our junior pathway welcomes children from age five, with groups organised by age, experience and ability.

Does my child need experience?+

No. Complete beginners are welcome, while intermediate and advanced players join groups that match their current level.

Do you coach adults?+

Yes. ESBA offers coach-led adult sessions and private training for beginners, social players and competitors.

Where does ESBA train?+

We train in Nairobi. Open our venue in Google Maps ↗

Ready when you are

Let's find your
next level.

Tell us the player's age, experience and training goals. We'll guide you to the right ESBA programme.

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