WDM Badminton Center

17/06/2026

Dave Palazon Somera Viado

STRONG START FOR DAVE! 😤🏸

AU Juniors badminton rookie Dave Viado opened his campaign in the 20th FDG Cup with a convincing victory at the Upper Deck in Pasig City today, June 17, defeating Ira Engreso Lim in straight games, 15-11, 15-8.

Viado secured a spot in the next round after a strong performance in the Round of 256.

Fresh from winning the gold medal in the Secondary Boys' Singles division of the 2026 Abra Provincial Athletic Meet, he continued his momentum by claiming his first win in a highly competitive tournament featuring top contenders from across the globe.

The rookie recruit previously trained at WDM Badminton Center and now represents Arellano University under the guidance of the AU Badminton coaching staff.

Viado now carries the banner of the Legarda-based squad as the elimination rounds of the 20th FDG Cup continue until June 19 at the same venue.

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1. Be a Source of Support, Not Pressure Encourage your child to enjoy the game and give their best effort. Avoid making every tournament or match about winning.

2. Trust the Coach and the Training Process Allow coaches to guide your child's development. Consistent support and trust in the coaching plan help athletes grow with confidence.

3.Focus on Long-Term Development Great athletes are built over years, not weeks. Prioritize skill development, discipline, and learning over immediate results and rankings.

4. Create a Positive Home Environment Home should be a place where your child feels supported regardless of performance. Separate their identity from their results on the court

5. Teach Resilience Through Wins and Losses Celebrate victories with humility and treat losses as learning opportunities. Help your child understand that setbacks are part of every athlete's journey.

6. Encourage Independence and
Responsibility Let your child take ownership of their training, equipment, schedule, and goals. Responsibility builds confidence and maturity.

7. Prioritize Health, Recovery, and Balance Support healthy habits such as proper nutrition, quality sleep, hydration, and recovery. Athletic performance starts with overall well-being.

8. Be Emotionally Available Sometimes athletes need encouragement more than advice. Listen to their experiences and feelings before offering solutions or feedback.

9. Model Respect and Sportsmanship Show respect toward coaches, officials, opponents, and other parents. Children often mirror the behavior they see from adults.

10. Measure Success Beyond Medals True success includes character, discipline, work ethic, confidence, and personal growth-not just trophies and titles.

08/06/2026

We begin our day at school, and we end it on the badminton court. As student-athletes, we embrace a different journey—balancing academics and training with dedication and purpose.

School sharpens our minds, while the badminton court strengthens our character. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Here’s to another season of hard work, discipline, perseverance, and chasing our goals together. Let’s make every practice count and every lesson matter. 🙏🏻💙🏸📚