Coach Samson Dubina US National Team Coach 4x USATT Coach of the Year
 

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An article related to improving players table tennis skills.

National Coach

Moving Forward

 
 
 
Today, USATT gave me my certification as a National Coach.
 
Moving forward, what are my goals?
 
1.     Perspective
Keep everything in perspective, giving God the glory for it all in word and deed.  Colossians 3:17 says…  And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
 
2.     Training

Blocking

Learning the details of blocking spinny loops

Who is the expert?

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Who is the Expert?
 
You!
You as the athlete, YOU must be the expert!
But, but, but..   I thought the coach was supposed to be the expert?
No, the coach WILL BECOME the expert, but you must first be the expert!
Let me explain…
 

Footwork Detective

Look at your shoes!

20 Reasons for Table Tennis

Written by a Parent

 
 
 
 
Dear Parents,
Table tennis has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and is rapidly growing here in the US.  If you haven't jumped aboard and put your kids into a local table tennis program, I would encourage you to do it!  Why?  There are litterally hundreds of good reasons; but for starters, check out a short list from one of my student's parents...

Serve Return Placement

Brand New Video

Jacob Boyd

Student of the Month!

Congrats to Jacob Boyd for being the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy student of the month!  His passion for the sport and dedication to improving are very evident.  Keep up the good work!!!
Videos coming soon...

No Lone Rangers

Don't neglect this one main aspect of improvement...

 
In the world of elite table tennis, there are no lone rangers. 
 
If you want to improve your game this year, you won’t be able to stay hidden in your house forming game strategies for months and come out 500 points ahead.
 
I’m a huge advocate of robot training.  I practice with my Newgy robot.  However, I also need to use my skills against other players and in tournaments.
 
I’m a huge advocate of physical training.  However, I need to use my physical abilities in training and in tournaments. 
 

Meet Sarah Jalli

Rising Star

Testimonials

DOC Councilman Technology Coach of the Year

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summer Camp ENTRY FORM 
 
 
You have likely heard about our June Summer Camps here in Ohio!  As you consider coming, I would like for you to read some testimonials from some of the appreciative players and coaches who have benefitted from our program!  See you in 3 weeks!!!
 

 

 

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