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Derrick Ng

Badminton Coach

Derrick Ng is a badminton coach based in Bellevue, WA. Derrick is a respected leader and accomplished coach in the badminton world, with a distinguished history as a player. With over 22 years of coaching experience, Derek is the Head Coach at Bellevue Badminton Club with three locations in Bellevue, Renton, and Mukilteo. At Bellevue, he leads a thriving program of over 700 athletes and manages a team of 30+ coaches. He also served as Head Coach for Team USA at the 2025 Pan Am Cup. As a coach, he has helped over a thousand kids each year build a strong foundation in learning badminton and is passionate about helping his students become great players. He has played badminton for over 32 years and was on the Canadian National Team for 7 years. He achieved a top-25 world ranking in men's doubles, won the Canadian National Champion title 11 times, is a 9-time Pan American Champion, and has won 39 medals in international tournaments.

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Coach, USA Badminton

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Co-authored Articles (10)

How to

Play Badminton

Who wouldn't want to play the world's fastest racket game? Badminton can be played with two or four players. The object of the game is to score points by successfully hitting the shuttlecock over the net. Though the game...

21 Tips for Becoming a Better Badminton Player

Increase your badminton power, speed, placement, and strategy today Badminton is a fun sport and a great form of exercise. To be a knockout badminton player, you have to have lightning-fast feet, strong technique, and a ...

How to

Serve in Badminton

In badminton, a player must serve the ball at the start of every rally. Since serves are used so frequently, it’s important to know how to use different techniques to keep your opponent on their toes! For example, you ...

How to

Smash in Badminton

If you only play badminton for fun, you might not realize that there’s more to it than hitting the shuttlecock (also called a “birdie”) back and forth across the net. To step up your game and add some brutality to ...

How to

Score Badminton

If you’re confused about how to score a game of badminton, no worries! Just remember that you get a point each time you win a rally, and you need to score 21 points to win. In addition, swap service courts each time yo...

How to

Play Badminton Doubles

Badminton doubles is similar to badminton singles, however there are slight differences. Play badminton doubles by knowing the service rules and how to serve a forehand shot. Also, familiarize yourself with the different...

How to

Organize a Badminton Tournament

A badminton tournament is an occasion where players get a chance to play against teams from other clubs, regions or even countries. Organizing your own tournament will require good planning skills and a budget.

How to Do a Flick Serve in Badminton

For beginners and pros, learning how to flick serve is essential Even beginner badminton players probably know that a serve is performed by the player at the start of play or after a point. However, the flick serve is an...

How to Find the Balance Point of a Badminton Racket

Choosing a racket based on your play style and experience To get the most out of your badminton game, you’ll need a racket that’s balanced according to your play style. Are you an offensive player who slams hard hits...

Fake Yonex Black Bg80 Power: Identifying Authentic Strings & Rackets

Plus, learn the difference between the BG80 & BG80 PowerIf your Yonex BG80 Powers are flimsy with a smooth texture, chances are they’re fake. Fake products tend to break more quickly, and having durable strings and equ...