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 convenience store or made from a powder at home might
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 when and how to help your child incorporate electrolytes. What
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 1, 2020. Interested persons should submit the following: A brief
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 between the two youth elite athletes, Esther Shi (18) and
This is the first in a five-part series on the 2019 National Adult Champions. More articles soon to come! In early December 2019, the junior doubles pair, Allison Lee (15) and Francesca Corbett (14) squared off against Esther Shi and Nicole Frevold in the Women’s Doubles championship match at Arena
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 Committee and Badminton World Federation. USAB is seeking candidates wishing
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 every year. I know this is particularly hard on those
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 talk is the best anxiety-reducer that they can provide. But
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 mean your athlete will enhance their performance, it will enhance
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, and they can actually indicate interest in sport, but it’s
