BISA brings together leaders in international education, elite sport and athlete development, united by one purpose: to set a new standard for student-athletes in Asia.
A Thai-French entrepreneur who founded BISA to unite serious education, elite sport and long-term opportunity for young athletes across Asia.
A Thai-French entrepreneur, Philippe founded BISA to unite serious education, elite sport, and long-term opportunity for young athletes across Asia.
International education leader with 40 years of experience in school establishment, academic leadership, accreditation and authorisation.
International education leader with extensive experience in school establishment, academic leadership, accreditation, authorization, and whole-school development.
Tennis partner, bringing academy experience, player-development knowledge and global tennis pathway expertise.
Emilio Sánchez founded his academy in Barcelona in 1998 on one idea: great players are formed by great daily habits.
Players who trained there include Andy Murray, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Grigor Dimitrov. Jerry Shang joined at 11 and reached the ATP top 100. The same system has helped many student-athletes earn US university scholarships.
Leading BISA's vision for golf development, performance culture and the long-term growth of young athletes.
Kris is best known for coaching Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul since she was 14, guiding her from Thailand’s national team to women’s world No. 1. His experience also extends across the highest levels of the men’s and women’s game. He has worked with Tom Kim, a former world No. 11 and four-time PGA TOUR winner, and Sadom “Petch” Kaewkanjana, a three-time Asian Tour champion who finished T11 at The Open. He currently coaches Mirabel Ting, the 2025 ANNIKA Award winner, NCAA No. 1 and PING WGCA National Player of the Year, who has since turned professional.
Just as important are the players you have not heard of yet: the many juniors Kris has guided to golf scholarships at universities in the United States. One honest, patient development system can carry a player to college golf, to the professional tours, and everywhere in between. At BISA, Kris will lead the development of each athlete, building a system focused on long-term performance.
A world-class athlete and source of inspiration for the next generation, representing discipline, humility, resilience and excellence on the global stage.
Coached by Kris since the age of 14, Jeeno became the youngest player ever to win a professional tour event and the second-youngest world No. 1 in the women’s game.
As School Mentor she contributes to the culture of the programme, and her off-season brings her to campus, training where our students train, on the same range.
Former ATP world No. 77 and one of Thailand’s most accomplished tennis players.
Former ATP world No. 77 and one of Thailand’s most accomplished tennis players. Danai brings first-hand insight into the opportunities, challenges, and competitive pathways facing young players across Thailand and Asia.
Brings the ES academic model and its US-college track record to BISA.
Led the Emilio Sánchez American Schools for a decade and the American School of Valencia for thirteen years; a Middle States accreditation commissioner. Michael brings the ES academic model and its US-college track record to BISA.
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BISA is a proposed international school project currently undergoing the Ministry of Education licensing process. Academic programs and campus operations are subject to final regulatory approval.
