Badminton Club

Badminton is a fun sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. However, it can also be taken more competitively, using strategic shot placements and various skills. The duality of the sport is its greatest charm and we want to provide an opportunity for children to both have fun and learn more. Children can boost their physical and mental health, take the time to bond and play alongside their peers, as well as experience the complexity of the sport. WIth this opportunity, children can experience what they need, whether it be a fun activity with friends or a passion to learn more.

For more information, please email: info@liyouthdevelopment.org.

Fall 2025
Dates: Sept 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 17; Nov 7, 14, 21
Location: Setauket Elementary School
Time: 6:30-8:00pm

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  • Julia Hou, President

    Julia is in the Class of 2026 at Ward Melville High School. She has been on the school badminton team since 9th grade and has been on the varsity team since 2023. Her team has won Suffolk County Championships in 2023, 2024 and was recognized as the All-Long Island Team in 2025. She is also a member of National Honor Society, Art Honor Society, and DECA. Julia enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing music, painting and crafting, playing video games, and reading in her spare time.

  • Lily Huang, President

    Lily is in the Class of 2026 at Ward Melville High School. She has been on the school badminton team since 9th grade in addition to playing on the varsity tennis team during the fall season. She is also a member of wind ensemble, newspaper club, Tri-M, and DECA. Lily likes to hang out with friends, watch movies, and listen to music in her spare time.

  • Richard Marlborough, Vice President

    Incoming 10th Grader at Ward Melville High School. Richard is passionate about playing and teaching badminton.

  • Drake Shao, Coach

    My name is Drake Shao, a student going into eight grade at R.C Murphy middle school. I have been playing badminton for more than 2 years. Some of my hobbies including playing badminton and reading

  • Valentina Trajkovic, Coach

    Valentina Trajkovic is in the Class of 2028 at Ward Melville High School. She likes to read and write, especially realisitic fiction and fantasy novels. Valentina plays on her school's tennis team and runs for track and field. Additionally, she has worked on several of her school's theater productions, acting as a spotlight three plays and working as stage crew for one. She also enjoys creating art and has been featured in, and has won first in the AAAGSB's Art Show, and is current exploring photography and videography. In her free time, Valentina likes to bike or walk outside, cook and bake various dishes, and hang out with her friends.