Badminton coach seeks to unify team

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.