Badminton: by Peer Mentor Carmen Leung

The Lowell High School Badminton team is more amazing than any would have imagined. With a crew of extremely dedicated, determined, and motivated group of athletes, Lowell's Badminton team is one of the best in the city! They have won only first, second, or third place among all SFUSD schools in the past decade or so. Ms.Hosoda, the badminton team coach, trains the team in a way that fosters commitment, sportsmanship, team-bonding, and pushing oneself to his/her limit. The badminton team has recently turned from an all-girl's team to a co-ed team, inviting more opportunities for badminton players of both genders to join. Practices are often 1.5 to 2 hours long, five to six days a week, similar to most other sports. The badminton team strongly values relationships among team members and team-bonding, leading to many fun get-togethers outside of practice. As a result, the team in its entirety is much like one huge loving family. Players never hesitate to help one another out during drills, games, and even homework! Never will you meet a group of people that are more caring, fun-loving, and hardworking.  If you are looking for a sport to get fit while having fun, meet amazing new people, and become a more dedicated human being, Badminton is the sport for you!