High School/Juniors — One of the top players in Southern California … Three-year letterwinner at San Marino High School in San Marino, Calif. … Played No. 1 singles all three years … Compiled a high school record of 110-4 … Finished his senior year with a perfect 41-0 mark … Led San Marino to the CIF Team Championship his sophomore year … Helped the team reach the semifinals in 2001 and 2002 … Team went undefeated in league play all three years … Two-time league singles champion … Named San Marino’s “Best Male Athlete” his senior year … Won numerous USTA junior tournaments in Southern California … Played in the 18s division at the USTA Supernationals in Kalamazoo, Mich. as a 16-year old … Ranked No. 7 in the Southern California Men’s Open Division at age 17 … Semifinalist in the pre-qualifying draw at the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles … Finalist in the 14s division at the SCTA Junior Sectionals … Also competed at the 14-Under National Championships in San Antonio, TX.

Personal — Full name is Travis Scott Kinard … Born July 21, 1983 in Pasadena, Calif. … Father Chris was a six-time U.S. Open Men’s Singles Badminton champion … He captured the NCAA Badminton Championship in singles and doubles at UCLA in 1977 … Mother Utami was also an accomplished player, winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Munich … Has one sister, Tori … Enjoys trading stocks in his spare time … Would like to major in economics.