Athlete Advisory Council Consists of seven athlete representatives who protect the rights of athletes and aim to help all athletes reach their greatest potential in the sport of badminton through athlete advocacy, community engagement, education, and empowerment. Athlete Representative Roles…
Beiwen Zhang’s run in the Danisa Denmark Open 2020 ended on Friday in a grueling, three-game loss to reigning Olympic Gold Medalist, Carolina Marin, in the quarterfinals. Zhang won the opening game, 21-17, by controlling the pace of play and…
Dear Educator and Child Advocate, MBF is excited to share two NEW no cost resources with you! First, in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, MBF has created Bullying Prevention Lesson Plans. Adult intervention is one of the best defenses against…
Beiwen Zhang has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open where she will face the reigning 2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medalist, Carolina Marin of Spain. The quarterfinal match will be played in the early afternoon on Friday, October 16.…
The Nominating and Governance Committee of USA Badminton is now accepting applications for the At-Large Director position on the USA Badminton Board of Directors. Interested and qualified USAB members must be compliant with SafeSport and have a current background check…
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…
