On Thursday, October 22, the BWF announced the cancellation of the BARFOOT & THOMPSON BWF World Junior Championships 2020. The Championships, which were to be played in New Zealand in September, had previously been rescheduled for January 2021. Unfortunately, the uncertainty surrounding the global pandemic and the restrictions associated with
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 and Responsibilities Familiarize yourself with USAB’s bylaws, AAC bylaws, the
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 aggressive shots that caught Marin wrongfooted. The second game was
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 bullying, but students can help too. For the month of
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. Zhang, the No. 6 seed in the tournament, cruised to
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 on file at the time of application and submit the
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, not every problem can be solved with a snack, and
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 ability to overcome adversity using behaviors that are not always
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 who is watching. In a study about young children and the
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 a child has that’s not being met. Yes, you should step
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 tournaments for the players, coaches and technical officials. USAB is
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 badminton? A. My primary goal is to make it to the
