TKU's Haque is the 2025 CCAA Badminton Coach of the Year
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) proudly announces Naeem Haque of The King’s University Eagles as the 2025 CCAA Badminton Coach of the Year.
TKU has demonstrated remarkable consistency, finishing the season ranked No. 1 in the CCAA. Eagles athletes have captured multiple medals across all disciplines throughout three league tournaments. Among the standout athletes on his 2024-25 roster is first-year player Melissa Roque, who represented Canada on the international stage. Roque won bronze in mixed doubles at the Pan American Championship and competed in the 2024 World Junior Championships. His coaching philosophy emphasizes fairness, teamwork, and personal growth, ensuring that every athlete feels valued and supported, whether an elite competitor or a beginner. His dedication to recruiting top talent and organizing exhibition trips to destinations such as British Columbia, California, Nevada, Florida, and Hawaii has provided invaluable experience for his athletes. "Coach Haque is one of the most passionate advocates for badminton in the CCAA. He has built a strong program that is quickly developing into a national contender, known for both academic excellence and championship-level athletes," commented Bob Murray, CCAA VP Marketing. Haque’s ability to build a team that operates like a family, emphasizing respect, camaraderie, and excellence, has cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in CCAA badminton. His contributions to the sport and his commitment to player development have built a lasting badminton legacy at The King’s University. "Beyond the accolades, Naeem’s greatest contribution is the culture he has built—a program where players are valued, supported, and pushed to be their best both on and off the court. His dedication to the sport and his commitment to player development have built a badminton legacy at King's," added TKU Athletic Director Grace Scott. The CCAA Badminton Coach of the Year receives a customized ring provided by Jostens Canada, the Official Ring Supplier of the CCAA. 2025 Coach of the year nominees |
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Howard Wong |
Caitlin McCavour |
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George Brown Huskies OCAA |
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Dalhousie Rams ACAA |
Haque, the longest-serving head coach in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC), has been a driving force behind the badminton program at The King’s University (TKU) since its inception in 2013-14.
