Hendra Mulyono

Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Hendra played for Djarum Badminton Indonesia and officially joined the national team in 2008, reaching #1 in national ranking in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

• +Indonesia International Challenge 2010 (XD) Champion
• +Sirnas Borneo 2009 Champion
• +Singapore International Series 2010 (XD) Semi-Finalist

• *P.V. Sindhu – Asian Badminton Championship 2012 Champion
• *Srikanth Kidambi – Thomas Cup 2014
• *International coach: Philippines, India, Japan, Canada

Natchpapha (Belle) Chatupornkarnchana

Born in Bangkok, Thailand. Started playing at age 9 at Triple V Academy under Coach Boyd. Selected to SCG Badminton Academy (players selected for Thailand national team). Achieved World Junior Rank #11.

• +2015 II Yonex International U19 Winner
• +2015 Guatemala Junior International Winner
• +2016 Badminton Asia Junior Championships – Thailand Team Runner-up
• +2017 Thai national team rep – Badminton Asia Championships & Summer Universiade

• *SCG Junior program (Thailand national team development)
• *Triple V Badminton Academy, Thailand
• *Private coaching for young and adult athletes

Vincent Tjoe

Born in Medan, Indonesia. Started playing at 14 and trained with Coach Rudy Gunawan (Men’s Doubles Silver medalist, 1992 Olympics). USA Badminton Level 1 Sport Performance Coach. At HBA since 2016.

• +2019 Merdeka Cup (MD) Champion
• +2019 Yonex US Senior International (MD) 3rd place
• +2016 LFB Spring GC Series (MX) Champion
• +2013 BFC Funky Double (MD) Champion

• *2011-2012: Junior Assistant Coach to Rudy Gunawan, LA
• *2014-2015: Volunteer Coach, Houston Badminton Club
• *2016-Current: Coach, Houston Badminton Academy

Danny Nguyen

Started his badminton journey in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, training at the district level. Relocated to the US and completed intensive training at Alcala Badminton Academy. Also a violin instructor with 11 years of experience. Height: 6’0″.

• +Frisco Open 2021, 2022, 2023
• +SHBC Tournament 2022 Winner (B+ Level)
• +Outdoor Construction Tournament 2022 Winner (A Level)
• +Houston Open 2018, 2019 & Austin Open 2015, 2016, 2019

6+ years coaching in the US, developing players from beginners to competitive athletes with a focus on technical skills, discipline, and strategy.

Grace Wu

Started playing badminton at age 9 in Guangzhou, China. Member of Guangdong Province Team (2001-2003). Brings elite provincial-level training experience to HBA.

• +YONEX PBC Spring Challenge Women’s Doubles Champion 2018
• +Greater Austin Open Women’s Doubles & Singles Champion 2018
• +Summer Bash Mixed Doubles Champion, Dallas TX 2018
• +Frisco Open B Women’s Doubles Champion 2017

Ting Yu

Started playing badminton at age 6 in Dandong, China. Competed in provincial tournaments in China before bringing her skills to HBA.

• +Houston Open Runner-up Women’s Doubles 2017
• +Greater Austin Open Women’s Singles Champion 2016
• +Summer Bash Mixed Doubles Champion, Dallas TX 2016
• +Liaoning Tryout – China National Game 3rd place Mixed Doubles 2006