Name: Ryan Gioffreda Birthplace: Maryland Hometown: Timonium, Maryland Training at/Club: Loch Raven Badminton Club Q. What are your goals for badminton? A. One day I would love the experience of participating in the Paralympics. My goal is to someday be…
Teaching your young athlete what healthy snacks look like – and ditching that reliance on fast food or ultra-processed snacks – isn’t just important for their athletic endeavors, it also impacts their overall health. For adolescents, research has shown that snacks, even when necessary,…
Flavored water might seem like a simple, healthy choice to pick when compared to soda, juice, and carbohydrate-loaded sports drinks. But flavored water, which shouldn’t be confused with sparkling water, carbonated water, or water with fruit essence, from your local…
Deciding when to use a sports drink, electrolyte-infused water, or plain water is important to your athlete’s performance, but it can also be confusing. Luckily, TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, has six simple tips about…
USOPC ATHLETES’ ADVISORY COUNCIL Interested and qualified athletes (see USAB bylaws Section 12, page 32-33 for the USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council – USAB Bylaws or see qualification requirements below) should submit their nomination statement of not more than 200 words to ContactUs@usabadminton.org by August…
