Sport name: Badminton
Coaches: head coach Alex Chan, assistant coaches John Phung and Steve Chang (class of 2009)
Last year record: fourth in CCS (tied with Lynbrook) and second in leagues
Key losses: Gavin Chu, Kevin Mu, Jasmine Lee, Allison Shen
Key returning players: senior Jeffrey Kuo, junior Derek Chao, sophomore Bryan Chow
Key additions: freshmen Junna Shimokawa and Julie Han
Star player: senior Jeff Kuo
Quote from coach: “There is a huge cognitive component to badminton that makes it different from other sports. I’m looking to help the players think, improve and work on their weaknesses, then pull through and win,” head coach Alex Chan said.
Prognosis: Expect fiercer competition from Cupertino High, who recently gained new talent. Chan also hopes to improve the team’s stats by stressing teamwork and a unified mindset.
