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Welcome to The Badminton Hub – Point Cook, home of quality badminton coaching in Point Cook at ACM Sports, 16 Wallace Avenue. Our Point Cook centre supports a vibrant community of junior and adult players who train in a supportive, social, and skill-focused environment. Whether you’re a beginner learning the fundamentals or a seasoned player polishing your game, our coaching programs help you move confidently and enjoy the sport at every level.
🎯 Point Cook Badminton Coaching Programs
- Junior Fundamentals (7–16 yrs) – A fun, technique-focused program that builds footwork, control, and confidence for young players starting their badminton journey. Learn More
- Junior Performance (8–12 & 13-17 yrs) – Invite-only squads for dedicated juniors who have passed speed, technical, and fitness benchmarks. Learn More
- Adult Fundamentals – Structured sessions that focus on technical improvement, fitness, and tactical awareness in a friendly and social environment. Learn More
- Private Coaching – Tailored one-on-one or small-group lessons designed around your goals, skill level, and schedule. Learn More
- School Holiday Program – Engaging, high-energy programs for juniors to build new skills and stay active during the holidays. Learn More
ACM SPORTS
16 Wallace Ave, Point Cook
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🎯 Additional Programs Available in Truganina
- Junior High Performance (8-17 yrs) – Our most advanced invite-only program for top-tier juniors committed to high-intensity training, competitive match play, and state/national-level development. Learn More
- Adult Doubles – Improve your doubles fundamentals, rotation, positioning, and teamwork in a supportive coaching environment. Perfect for social and club players wanting better match results. Learn More
- Adult Intermediate – Improve your technique, footwork, and singles strategy. For players who can rally consistently and want personalised coaching to level up. Learn More
🏸 Junior Fundamentals at Point Cook
Our Junior Fundamentals badminton coaching in Point Cook program runs in 10-week cycles throughout the year, and players aged 7–16 can join at any stage. Sessions focus on essential footwork, coordination, racket skills, and game awareness, delivered in a friendly and supportive environment.
Players learn the correct techniques from the start, build confidence, and develop the habits needed to progress into our Performance pathway when ready.
💰Junior Fundamentals Fees
* All pricing is GST inclusive.
- Casual: Perfect for flexible players — join any session with no commitment.
- Foundation Pack: For 1 player attending weekly, building skills and consistency. Valid for 45 days.
- Family Pack: For siblings who train together or alternate sessions. Shared only within the same household. Valid for 90 days.
- Weekly Pass: For 1 player. Access up to 4 Fundamentals sessions per week. Auto-debited weekly. No credits or refunds for missed sessions.
- Membership: All Junior players must hold a current Badminton Victoria membership, which provides player insurance and is required for participation in our programs. Membership costs $60 per year (or $110 for 2 players) from the date of registration. Members also receive discounts on private coaching. Register here.
- Read our Terms and Conditions, 24 Hr Cancellation Policy.
💪 Junior Performance Squads at Point Cook
The Performance Squads are invite-only training groups for players who have demonstrated advanced skill, athleticism, and dedication. Entry is determined through a series of technical, speed, and fitness assessments, ensuring each player trains at the right intensity and standard.
These squads follow a structured program focusing on high-performance drills, tactical gameplay, and competition readiness. Players are expected to attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week, using either the Training Pack or Unlimited Pass and compete in Badminton Victoria–sanctioned events as outlined in the BV Competition Pathway.
If you’re looking for structured badminton coaching in Point Cook, our programs provide continual feedback, progress tracking, and tournament guidance to help each athlete reach their potential — both on and off the court.
💰Junior Performance Fees
- Training Pack – Our core Performance option. Includes any 2 Performance sessions per week per player to support consistent development and meet the recommended training load. Auto-debited weekly via GymCatch. Valid for 7 days; sessions do not roll over. This pack is non-transferable and must be held individually by each Performance Squad player. Missed sessions are not credited or refunded.
- Performance Pass – Best for highly committed athletes training 3–4 days per week. Provides unlimited access to all Performance sessions. Ideal for players preparing for tournaments and accelerated improvement. Auto-debited weekly. No credits or refunds for missed sessions.
- Membership: All Junior Performance players must hold a current Badminton Victoria membership, which provides player insurance and is required for participation in Badminton Victoria tournaments. Membership costs $60 per year (or $110 for 2 players) from the date of registration. Members also receive discounts on private coaching. Register here.
- Read our Terms and Conditions, 24 Hr Cancellation Policy.
📅 Adult Coaching Weekly Schedule at Point Cook
What Player Level Are You?
- Fundamentals: Ideal for beginners and social players wanting to learn proper technique in a supportive, friendly environment. Sessions focus on footwork, coordination, correct stroke mechanics, and developing confidence on court. Also suitable for intermediate players who want to revisit foundational skills. Sessions are limited to 6–8 players depending on court availability for personalised coaching.
💰Adult Coaching Fees
* All pricing is GST inclusive.
- Casual: Perfect for flexible players — join any session that suits your schedule, with no ongoing commitment. Ideal for busy adults or those trying coaching for the first time.
- Foundation Pack: Designed for 1 adult player who wants consistent weekly coaching to build strong technique and accelerate improvement.
- Family Pack: Great for individuals, couples, or family members who attend together or separately. Whether two family members join the same session or attend different sessions, this pack offers excellent flexibility and value. Shared only within the same household.
- Membership: All adult players must hold a current Badminton Victoria membership, which provides player insurance and is required for participation in our programs. Membership costs $60 per year (or $110 for 2 players) from the date of registration. Members also receive discounts on private coaching. Register here.
- Read our Terms and Conditions, 24 Hr Cancellation Policy.
🎯 Private Badminton Coaching at Point Cook
Looking to refine your technique, strengthen your footwork, or sharpen your match strategy? Our private badminton lessons in Point Cook provide individualised coaching that helps you play smarter, move faster, and reach your personal goals on court.
The Badminton Hub delivers structured 4-week coaching blocks that accelerate skill development through targeted, high-quality training. Each program is custom designed around your playing level, goals, and learning style. Our coaches begin with a detailed assessment, then create a focused plan that strengthens your technique, builds confidence, and produces meaningful improvement week after week.
Private coaching also lets you focus on specific areas — whether that’s mastering a powerful smash, improving your footwork, or learning doubles rotations. You’ll receive detailed feedback, structured progress goals, and a session plan built entirely around you.
💰Private Badminton Coaching Fees
Sessions are available for individuals, pairs, or small groups (up to 4 players) seeking focused, high-quality training. Court hire is charged separately and varies between peak / off-peak times. The Badminton Hub Member discounts apply – Register Here.
* All pricing is GST inclusive.
Read our Terms and Conditions, Cancellation Policy.
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve players from Point Cook, Williams Landing, Laverton, Tarneit, and surrounding suburbs across Melbourne’s west. Looking for more details? Explore our full range of programs including Junior Fundamentals, Junior Performance, and Adult Coaching, or visit our FAQs for common questions. Our school holiday badminton coaching program in Melbourne is also available during term breaks.
What's Provided
What to bring
The Badminton Hub Benefits

Small Coaching Groups
Our kids training classes in West Melbourne offer effective student to coach ratios so that we can dedicate an equal amount of time to every player in the group.
Club Uniform
Get our Smash it! Win it! Love it! T-Shirt to train in so you'll look extra cool on the court. Or you can even wear it to work or Uni and be the envy of everyone.
Best Foot Forward
We put the correct footwork in place to give you a strong foundation to build from. We'll also modify or correct existing footwork to make sure you’re moving in a way that works with your style.
Great Discounts
Need to get your racquet restrung? Get instant access to onsite stringing services to make it quick and easy. Plus you get a great discount on all the badminton merchandise too.

Customised Coaching for All Levels
Our customised junior badminton programs in Melbourne's western suburbs are designed for complete novices right up to elite players wanting to perfect their technique, footwork, or strategic game!
Regular Coaching Analysis and Assessment
Complete and detailed breakdown of your badminton stroke, footwork and game tactics with step-by-step guide to get even better.
Multi-Discipline Tactical Development
Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles – whatever the discipline, we’ll show you the tactics and techniques that will put you one step ahead.
Video Analysis of Your Technique
With recommended drills, focus areas and key adjustments to help you to improve your badminton game faster than ever before. *Available some sessions.
Meet the Team

Craig Pethebridge
WBF Professional Coach & Badminton Enthusiast
I have worked as a badminton coach with elite players and at various schools, universities and clubs for over 20 years. I create customised programs for each session outlining key goals to provide the best results, whilst building moral and confidence for each player. Team skills, training techniques, fitness, fair play and discipline are also incorporated into my training agenda to help players really take their badminton game to the next level.
• BWF Level 1 Coaching Certificate
• PSA – Community Coaching Certificate – General Principles
• Registered Coach – Badminton Australia
• PBTR – Child Protection Course
• PBTR – Harassment and Discrimination Course
• Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
• Working with Children Check

Grant Thomas
WBF Professional Coach
Grant formerly trained under world doubles champion Ong Beng Teong from Malaysia and has over 20 years coaching experience as a WBF accredited coach. He delivers high quality badminton performance programs for entire clubs with energy, passion and commitment.

Aaron Pham
Doubles Specialist
Aaron is an absolute legend for the power of his jump smash. His passionate swings and fast and flexible attack make him the king of the doubles court. Being a tactical specialist, he has the unique ability to help guide and coach players to win more matches.

Ryan O'Neill-Fong
Singles and Mixed Expert
Ryan is a singles and mixed doubles specialist and former national player for New Zealand. Ryan packs a hard smash and his effortless defence skills making him a formidable opponent on the court. His perfect technique allows him to coach and motivate players of all levels.


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