Yunyi Zhu

Contact Info
Phone : 949-739-9305
Email : coach@pureking.org
Yunyi Zhu
Head coach
Work Experience
Head Coach, PureKing Badminton Academy
Present
  • Curriculum Development: Designs and implements structured, progressive syllabi for players at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, emphasizing technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and physical conditioning.
  • Player Training: Oversees individualized and group training programs, focusing on skill acquisition, mental toughness, and competitive performance, ensuring athletes achieve their full potential.
  • Coach Training & Standardization: Trains and mentors coaching staff to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction, employing scientifically decomposed technical actions and unified teaching methodologies.
  • Program Leadership: Develops and manages academy-wide initiatives to promote sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for youth athletes.
  • Community Engagement: Organizes clinics, tournaments, and outreach programs to expand access to badminton, aligning with the academy’s nonprofit mission to serve diverse communities and promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Performance Evaluation: Monitors athlete progress through data-driven assessments, providing constructive feedback to enhance skills and prepare for competitive play.
Expertise
EB1A Extraordinary Ability Designation
Over 20 years of badminton coaching experience
Specialization in youth athletic development, technical training, and coach education
Proven track record in competitive badminton at national and international levels

Yunyi Zhu is a distinguished badminton coach with over 20 years of experience, including a tenure with the Chinese National Badminton Team (1996–2001). Holding a Master’s degree from East China Normal University, she specializes in designing comprehensive training programs and fostering youth development through sports. As Head Coach at PureKing Badminton Academy, Yunyi leads with a passion for empowering young athletes, helping them build resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love for badminton.

2001–Present
  • Dedicated over a decade to youth badminton training, nurturing young athletes’ technical skills, discipline, and passion for the sport.
  • Developed training frameworks that emphasize holistic growth, helping children build confidence, teamwork, and resilience through sports.
Professional Badminton Career
  • Chinese National Badminton Team (1996–2001)
  • Zhejiang Badminton Team (1990–1996)
Key Achievements
  • 1996 Asian Youth Championship: Women’s Singles Champion, Women’s Doubles Runner-Up
  • 1996 National Youth Championship: Singles Runner-Up
  • 1997 World Badminton Open: Third Place in Women’s Singles, Third Place in Mixed Doubles
  • 1997 8th National Games: Fourth Place, Women’s Team (Key Member, Zhejiang Team)
I love every child who jumps on the court. Seeing them practicing hard and sweating like rain on the court is like seeing the hard work I practiced when I was a child. I have experienced wind and rain and tempered my mind to become talented! Hope that every child can feel the value of life from sports and experience the happiness of sports!