The people behind
your progress.
Meet the people leading coaching and player development at Golden Shuttle Sports Academy.
Enquiries are confirmed personally by reception.
Pranav Vallathoor
Pranav is a competitive badminton player, coach and part of a new generation of young sports entrepreneurs in the UAE, combining his experience on court with a strong vision for athlete development and sports entrepreneurship.
- Students coached
- Over 100, across different ages and skill levels
- Men’s Doubles title
- UOD Smashers Tournament, 2025
- Championships
- Multiple junior, district and state titles across Kerala and Telangana
- Representation
- National level, India
He has competed extensively at district, state and national level in India, winning multiple junior, district and state championships across Kerala and Telangana. He has also represented at national level and continued his competitive journey in Dubai, including winning the Men’s Doubles title at the UOD Smashers Tournament in 2025.
Alongside his playing career, Pranav has trained over 100 students, working with players across different ages and skill levels and developing a practical understanding of coaching, progression and individual player needs.
As Co-Founder and Head of Academy at Golden Shuttle Sports Academy, Pranav leads the academy’s coaching philosophy, training standards and player-development pathways.
COACHING VISIONHis vision is to create an environment where athletes develop their badminton skills alongside strength, discipline, confidence and a deeper understanding of the game.
Let’s find your next step.
Talk to the Academy about your level, your goals and the right way to begin.