Check out the awesome photos from CLJ Studios!!!
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How well do you know me?
Take the 10 question quiz!
 
1.      From age 8-15, what sport did I play nearly every day?
A.     Tennis
B.     Pickleball
C.     Volleyball
 
2.      How old was I when I started a bicycle business and sold 1000 bikes?
A.     8
B.     11
C.     14
 
3.      The only bone that I ever broke was my sternum.  How did it happen?
A.     Car accident
B.     Skiing accident
C.     Rolling out-of-bed
 

 
 
 
The season finals finished last Thursday with some excellent competition in all divisions and many satisfied players.  Throughout the tournaments this year, we had over 100 players compete.  Next season, our goal is to reach 200.  Updates on the next season coming soon.  Check back to www.samsondubina.com for updates.
 
The top 6 players with the most wins received prizes this season.  Congrats to the winners...
#1 Samson Dubina
#2 Jason Zhang
#3 Sarah Jalli
#4 Chris Jordan

The Shaw JCC will be closed this week for Rosh Hashana.  Please note that there will be no league or junior classes.
See you next week!
If you have questions, you can e-mail Coach Samson Dubina tt@samsondubina.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
USATT Interview with Athlete Samson Dubina
 
 
1)      Why do you play? 
I like table tennis because it is much more tactical than the other sports that I have previously played.
 
2)      Which is your favorite tournament? 
My favorite tournaments are qualifying events like the North American Cup, National Team Trials, and Olympic Trials.
 
3)      Who is your primary nemesis? 

 
 
 
 
 
Join us August 14-15 here in Akron, Ohio for a clinic by Samson Dubina and Robert Eriksson (2700 level) as well as 4 assistant coaches.  With a group size of around 18 players and 6 coaches, each player is guaranteed to get plenty of individual attention!
 
August 14-15 Dubina/Eriksson Clinic  
Entry Form:  http://www.samsondubina.com/sites/default/files/RegistrationForms/clinic...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Olympic Training
 
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done,
    But, he with a chuckle replied
That "maybe it couldn’t," but he would be one
    Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
-Edgar Albert Guest
 
 

 
 
 
 
Please consider joining prestigious midwest circuit tournaments!  
 
For those of you who have performed well in the Aurora Cup, Arnold Classic, Newgy Ohio Open, and America's Team Championship have now accumulated points.  At the end of the season, the top 2 in each division will win excellent cash prizes!
 
The $5000 Newgy Ohio Open is a part of the midwest circuit.  See you soon!  
Tournament info:  http://samsondubina.com/node/596
 
 
Over 2000 Division

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 26-27 Tactical Training Camp (register early - space is limited)
http://samsondubina.com/active-events#overlay=node/595/edit%3Fdestinatio...
 
 
 
August 14-15 Offense & Defense Training Camp (info available soon)
 
 
 
September 11-12 USATT 4-Star Tournament!!!  (FREE Meals and Snacks)

 
 
 
 
The Ohio Spring Tournament have come to a close.  Thank you to the 60 players who competed in our club tournaments!  The fall tournament series will begin in September!  Check the upcoming tournament page for the details!
 
Final Club Ratings:
 

Samson David Dubina
2511

Chance Friend
2455

Keith Pech
2343

Seth Pech
2292

Chip Coulter
2278

Scott Endicott
2267

Alex Averin
2169

Roger Liu
2113