Welcome

Congratulations 2009 Graduates!

Ayu Hasegawa (Magna Cum Laude)

Elvia Saori Peña (Cum Laude)

All students interested in the De Anza Badminton Team should sign up for 

If you have not made contact with me over the spring and summer, please send an email ASAP.

Head Coach Mark Landefeld

Phone: 408-864-8529
Office: PE-41L
E-mail Address: landefeldmark@deanza.edu
Address:

De Anza Community College
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014

Assistant Coach / Trainer -- Radu Milevschi

2006 Developmental Coach of the Year
Named by the United States Olympic Committee

Asst Head Coach, 2009 USA Junior Pan Am Games team

About De Anza Women's Badminton

In 2008-2009, after a five-year hiatus, Intercollegiate Women's Badminton will be returning to De Anza College. In its last season in 2003, the De Anza Women's Badminton Team placed second at the State Championships.

The De Anza Women's Badminton Team is open to all students who are willing to commit themselves and work to excel at badminton. Prior competitive experience is desired but not required. Although the Traveling Team will be limited to 9-12 athletes there will be room for many more to take part in the training, even for a few male athletes who are willing to work with the Women's Team. Our goal is not to just field a competitive De Anza Women's Badminton Team, but to give all De Anza Students the opportunity to raise their level of badminton play."

How to Join the Team

Academic Requirements: Full-time student status (10 academic units and 2 units of the intercollegiate women's badminton course for a total of 12 quarter units during the competitive season). Freshman or first-time competitors do not have a unit requirement pre-season. Sophomores or students who wish to compete for a second season must have completed 36 academic units prior to competing their second season. Athletes must maintain at least a 2.0 grade average. Our academic coordinator, Matt Trosper, can help you with more details in this area. Just call 408 864-8646.

Athletic Requirements: No previous competitive badminton experience is required to join the intercollegiate badminton class and try out for the team. All interested athletes are encouraged to register in the course and join in the training. The traveling team will be based on student's ability and commitment to building a winning team.