Dreams for Youth Badminton

Badminton is the fastest growing racquet sport in the world and is similar to tennis, played on a court with a racquet and shuttlecock. The San Antonio Badminton League is part of San Antonio Sports’ Dreams for Youth program, which works with San Antonio area school districts to promote participation in the sport.  

Community Olympic Development Program (CODP)

Athletes who possess exceptional ability are invited to participate in the CODP, with the goal of becoming a future Olympian. The CODP team travels to national and regional tournaments.

Where
Poe Middle School (San Antonio ISD)
814 Aransas Avenue

When
Tuesday/Thursday (Regular School Year)
Open to students & adults (No charge for adults)

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Lessons
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Open Play

Cost
$5 per month for new students

How to Enroll
To enroll in our Dreams for Youth or Community Olympic Development Program, please contact Dr. Andrea Duke, our Youth Program Director, at (210) 820-2102 or via email at aduke@sanantoniosports.org or Kampol Surapiboonchai via email at Kampol@satx.rr.com.

Coaches Information

Kampol Surapiboonchai - Head DFY and CODP Coach
Kampol Surapiboonchai is a three-time United States Olympic Festival athlete, who won a gold medal in 1994. The two-time former national team player came to San Antonio from Southern California in 1997. From 1988-1995 while in Chicago, he had established himself as one of the top developmental and elite level coaches in the country. He placed six athletes in the United States Olympic Committee’s residence training program, and had Illinois state champions eight consecutive years. After moving to San Antonio, Kampol’s athletes received three more national titles in only three years--bringing his total championships to 11. The United States Olympic Committee named him “Developmental Coach of the Year” in 1998 and 2002. Kampol’s goal is to develop elite level athletes that can compete on the national stage. San Antonio currently has the nation's only institutionalized elementary school badminton league.