If your young athletes seem moody, there are hundreds of potential causes, from stress at school to pre-game nerves to a fight with a friend. One way to help boost your athlete’s mood naturally—no supplements required—is through diet. Of course,…
Have you ever considered the possibility that the behaviors you find most aggravating within your team might be undercover superpowers? While we know resiliency is one’s ability to overcome adversity, it’s also important to recognize hidden resilience, which is the…
As young athletes navigate through adolescence, they may run into situations that challenge their moral compass. Whether your athlete is faced with an ethical dilemma in school, in sport, or in the community, doing the right thing is important – no matter…
When it comes to dealing with misbehavior on your team, it can be tempting to label kids as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and ‘bullies’ or ‘victims.’ But rarely is real life that simple, and more often than not, bullying behaviors are driven by a need that…
While the COVID pandemic has halted sporting events since March, USAB is hoping to hold the 2020 Adult Nationals/Trials in December. This will be tentative as it depends on the flux of COVID cases and how we can safely hold…
Name: Richard G. Alcaraz Birthplace: Glendale, Arizona Hometown: Peoria, Arizona Training at/Club: Arizona Badminton Center (Mesa, Arizona) Training with/Coach: Head Coach – Guy Chadwick; Assistant Coach: Mike Hilliard; Strength & Conditioning Coach: Anthony Phillips Q. What are your goals for…
USA Badminton is now accepting applications for the Coach Director position on the USA Badminton Board of Directors. Interested and qualified USAB Coach members must be compliant with SafeSport and have a background check on file at the time of…
***USAB IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THESE INTERNSHIPS*** USA Badminton is now accepting applications for internships. This would work well for someone looking to enhance their resume in the world of sports management. Title: USA Badminton Operations Intern – Remote…
Peer pressure is often viewed automatically as a negative: It’s shown in TV shows, movies, and books as what the ‘bad kids’ do in order to convince ‘good kids’ to break the rules. But in the right contexts, peer pressure…
Stress automatically calls to mind negative moments in life: A difficult upcoming test, a fight with a friend or parent, global collective stress like the coronavirus pandemic, or even self-created stress about what others might be thinking. And yes, too…
