Founder of Pinnacle Badminton Center

Coach Kate has devoted her life to badminton, with over 30 years of experience as both a professional athlete and coach. Kate’s coaching philosophy centers on personalized training, technical development, and making the sport enjoyable for all players. Her patient, step-by-step approach has helped players of all levels achieve their goals.

Languages: English & Mandarin

Credentials:

-BWF Certified Coach-

-USA Badminton Certified Coach-

Achievements:

5-time Women’s Doubles Champion at the Boston Open

Mixed Doubles Champion at the K&D International Challenge

Semifinalist at the US Open (2016, 2018)

Bronze Medalist at the National Badminton Championships in Women’s Doubles

3-time Champion in Women’s and Mixed Doubles at the National Adult Championships

Women’s Doubles Champion at the Houston Open for four consecutive years

Multiple titles at the EBA Open, including Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles

Represented Beijing’s elite and national teams in prestigious international competitions

Numerous podium finishes in both singles and doubles at national and international levels

After discovering a love for the sport as a junior in the Bay Area, Kyle Hayden went on to play in clubs and tournaments in New England before moving back to the Bay in his mid twenties. With a focus on growth mindset and the why as much as the how, he pushes his students to fight for improvement over accolades. As the head coach of the Berkeley High Badminton team and a coach at PBC, Hayden strives to bring an amazing experience to developing competitors of all ages.

Languages: English

Credentials:

-NFHS California Certified Coach-

-PCA Accredited Coach-

-American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED-

Coach Xin started her badminton journey in 2009 at a sports school in China and continued to pursue the sport after moving to the United States. With over a decade of playing experience and numerous accolades, she brings passion and expertise to every session. Coach Xin began sharing her knowledge and love for badminton in 2021. Her approach focuses on helping players discover their potential through structured training, technical growth, and a positive learning environment.

Languages: English & Mandarin

Credentials:

-USA Badminton Certified Coach-

Achievements:

2025 Polar Bear LXX: AWD Champion & AXD Runner-Up

2025 USA Collegiate National Championships: WD Champion

2025 Davis Spring Open: AWD Champion & AXD Runner-Up

2024 UC Berkeley Open: AWD & BMD Champion

2024 UC Davis Open: AXD Champion

2024 EBC WeBadminton Charity Tournament: AWD Champion

2024 EBA Open: AWD & AXD Champion

2023 Dave Freeman Open: Women’s Doubles Runner-Up

2023 UC Berkeley Polar Bear LXVII: BMD & AWD Champion, AXD Runner-Up

2022 U.S. Adult National Championships: Women’s Doubles 3rd Place

Coach Huang began his badminton journey in 2015, training at a competitive badminton academy in Vancouver, Canada. After continuing his training and competing in open tournaments in the United States, his passion for the sport naturally evolved into coaching. Today, he enjoys helping develop the next generation of players by sharing both technical skills and the discipline, confidence, and enjoyment that badminton has brought to his own journey.

Languages: English & Mandarin

Achievements:

2026 PBC Spring Open: BXD Champion

2025 EBC Charity Tournament: BMD Champion

2024 Anteater Collegiate Championships: BMD Champion