Panita
Phongasavithas
Panita started playing at the age of 11 after being introduced to badminton by attending the 1996 US Open Championship in Orange County along with her parents. In 1997, she attended her first US Junior National and won her first medal. Since then she has continued to train and dedicated her time to this sport she had fell in love with.
Panita have been coached by many worlds’ top players both in singles and in doubles throughout her career. Through that, she has used the many techniques and styles received by many coaches and her experience in coaching. She has coached both kids and adult at different levels to improve in different areas, but most importantly to enjoy this sport.
Career Highlights
Coaching Career
2012
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
3rd U.S. Team Trials
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2011
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
3rd Pan Am Games Trials
Semi-Final, US Adult National
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2010
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
Semi-Final, US Adult National
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2009
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
Semi-Final, US Adult National
3rd, U.S. Team Trials
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2008
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
Champion, Pan American Uber Cup Team Regional
Semifinalist, US Adult National
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2007
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
Semifinalist, US Adult National
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2006
Women's Doubles, Vimla Phongasavithas
Quarterfinalist, US Adult National
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2003
Women's Doubles, Lili Zhou
Semifinalist, US Adult Nationa
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Junior
2006: US Jr. National- Girl’s Doubles U22 - Champion
2006: US Jr. National- Girl’s Singles U22 - Runner-Up
2005: US Jr. National- Girl’s Doubles U22 - Champion
2004: US Jr. National- Girl’s Doubles U22 - Champion
2004: US Jr. National- Girl’s Singles U22 - Champion
2003: US Jr. National- Girl’s Doubles U22 - Champion
2003: US Jr. National- Girl’s Doubles U19 - Champion
2003: Manhattan Beach Jr. International - Girl’s Doubles U19 - Champion
1997: US Jr. National- Women's Doubles U13 - Runner-Up
1996: Started Playing Badminton
1997-98, 2003-06: USA Jr. National Team Member
2019-present: Head coach at Capital Badminton Academy
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2011-2013: SGVBC Coach
2004-2010: USBDF Training Program
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2007: Pan Am Jr. Team Manager/Coach