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…
his is the third article in a five-part series on the 2019 National Championships held at Arena Badminton and Sports Club in Pomona, Calif. Tune in to read more articles! It was a grueling hour-long three-set Women’s Single Finals match…
USA Badminton’s (USAB) mission is to foster the growth of badminton in the United States and competitive excellence by U.S. athletes in international and Olympic competition. USAB is headquartered in Anaheim, California, and a member federation of the U.S. Olympic…
Dear Parents, The Junior Nationals scheduled for June, 2020, at the Frisco Fieldhouse are canceled due to the global pandemic. As a participant in seven Junior Nationals as a player, the Junior Nationals was the event I looked forward to…
Game-day performance anxiety is common in athletes of any age, but the worst possible time to start tackling it is, unfortunately, on game day. Yet most coaches ignore the potential for pre-game jitters until the last minute, when a pep…
Different diet trends gain popularity from year to year. In recent years, the move to plant-based sports nutrition has been on the rise as more elite and professional athletes have made the switch to vegan and vegetarian diets. Although a plant-based diet doesn’t necessarily…
Every athlete will likely feel some kind of nerves during practices or in competition. Some athletes thrive under pressure and embrace the nerves, while others will crumple if not bolstered by a supportive coach and team. Nerves aren’t inherently bad,…
