Biography
Amy first began her badminton adventures in her backyard at the precocious age of 13. She quickly grew to love the thrilling sport and started training under world-renowned coaches, including 2008 Olympian Raju Rai, Israeli National Champion Paz Ben-Sira, and former World Ranked #3 Singles player Huaiwen Xu. Eager to test her skills, she traveled near and far to compete against fellow badminton enthusiasts. Amy’s most memorable victory was in 2010 where she won 1st place for U23 Mixed Doubles at the US Junior Nationals. While her victories are notable, Amy soon realized there was a more valuable achievement she could gain. Developing as a coach who inspires and fosters a love for badminton would be a far more meaningful accomplishment. Since her humble retirement from junior competitions, Amy has reinvested time in coaching junior group and private lessons. Local tournaments still spark her competitive spirit but now her thrill for the sport also comes from connecting with members of the badminton community because she believes that badminton is more than just a sport, it’s a part of life. See you on the courts!
Major Achievements:
– 2010 WA State Open Women’s Singles Finalist
– 2010 US Junior Nationals U19 Girl’s Singles, 3rd place
– 2010 US Junior Nationals U19 Girl’s Doubles, 3rd place
– 2010 US Junior Nationals U22 Mixed Doubles Champion
– 2008-2014 Coach at the Bellevue Badminton Club Junior Program
– 2011 WA State Closed Women’s Singles Finalist
– 2011 WA State Closed Women’s Doubles Champion
– 2012 WA State Open Women’s Doubles Semi-Finalist
– 2012 Certified USA Badminton Regional Umpire
– 2013 WA State Closed Women’s Doubles Champion
– 2013 WA State Closed Mixed Doubles Champion
– 2014 WA State Open Women’s Doubles Semi-Finalist
– 2015 WA State Closed Women’s Doubles Semi-Finalist
– 2015 WA State Closed Mixed Doubles Semi-Finalist
Currently Coaching:
- Bronze Sun
- Silver I Sun
Rate:
Currently not offering private lessons.
Contact info
coachamy@seattlebadminton.com
*Effective 9/1/2016, students taking private lesson with SBC coaches must be either SBC member or students.
