Shannon Pohl Mitchell

Shannon Pohl Mitchell: Badminton Champion and Coach

Shannon Pohl Mitchell is the owner, director, and head coach of the Shannon Pohl Badminton Academy (SPBA) in Vernon Hills, Illinois. She is a former professional badminton player who represented the United States in international competitions, including four World Championships.12

Badminton Career Highlights

• Highest ranked American badminton player in women's singles in 20092
• Reached a career-high world ranking of #69 in women's singles12
• Won a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships in singles1
• Trained under top coaches from England, Denmark, Malaysia, China, and Indonesia12

Coaching Achievements

• Named USA Badminton Developmental Coach of the Year in 201212
• Finalist for 2012 US Olympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year12
• Assistant National Coach for Team USA at the Jr. Pan American Championships, winning gold four times12
• Highest certified coach in the Midwest Region, a USA Badminton Level 2 High Performance Coach2

SPBA Programs

Under Shannon's leadership, the SPBA offers a wide range of badminton programs for players of all ages and skill levels, including2:

• Private and group lessons
• Elite badminton teams
• Open gym sessions
• Camps and clinics
• Tournaments
• Pro shop and racket stringing services

Shannon Pohl Mitchell's passion for badminton and dedication to coaching have made the SPBA a leading badminton club in the Midwest region.12