This is a letter from the Badminton Pan Am Confederation. Dear Member Associations, Badminton Pan Am Confederation is pleased to invite you to our BPAC Coach Corner / Sport Science Research Programme, webinars with explanations of Badminton Research of the BWF Sport Science…
Starting with the 2021 Sudirman Cup, the BWF Council voted to adopt a new format that will utilize two stages, a Continental qualification stage and a Finals stage, featuring 16 teams. Each Continental Confederation will stage a tournament to determine…
We acknowledge the terrible toll of COVID-19 on our nation, our member clubs, individual members, sponsors, and stakeholders. USA Badminton has made the decision following a review of the current COVID-19 situation and a unanimous recommendation from the Junior Advisory…
As young athletes return to practice after being away from friends and coaches for months due to COVID-19 lockdowns, athlete anxiety will be natural. Not only are there new safety protocols in place that may seem confusing or intimidating, it’s…
When your athlete is recovering from a sports injury that’s keeping them from taking part in practice and play, proper nutrition becomes more critical than ever. Eating well during this time can speed up healing and a return to play, while overindulging…
You’ve likely never considered adding ‘stronger feet’ to your list of what makes an athlete great. “We talk a lot about how important it is for a young athlete to be strong,” says Dr. Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician.…
USAB is pleased to announce that we have agreed to work closely in partnership with the BWF (Badminton World Federation) to introduce the comprehensive and well respected BWF coach certification and ShuttleTime program in the United States. We know we have…
Hello USAB members, Did you know, currently, about 8 million people in the U.S. suffer from PTSD? What is PTSD? PTSD is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and can affect anyone who experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. For our military personnel, one…
Phillip (26) and Ryan (23) Chew, brothers from a badminton family, entered the 2019 U.S. Adult National Championships with high expectations. The duo has been ranked as the top men’s doubles pair in the U.S. for more than two years.…
USA Badminton will hold a virtual Board meeting on August 1-2, 2020. If you plan to attend, please email ContactUs@usabadminton.org by Friday, July 31 at 11:59 a.m. PST. As this meeting will be hosted securely, we will need to give you details for access…