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

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by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-12-26 22:15
...Thinking toward the future...

 
 
 
 
 
 
Last week at the local table tennis club, there were about 10 players rated 1800 and 1 player rated 2100 who was a controlled looper.  I asked the 2100-rated player what he could possibly do to improve to the next level…  After a bit of discussion, we agreed that he needed to learn to play more aggressively and develop his power shots. 
 

Your Viewpoint

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-12-26 07:56
Tournaments - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

 
 
 
 
 
 
During my 19 years of playing, I have competed in nearly 400 tournaments.  When I look back at those events, I see probably…
100 good tournaments
250 average tournaments
50 absolutely terrible tournaments
 
By terrible, I mean that my performance was much worse than I had hoped for and that I didn’t perform even close to my full potential.  So, if I would have avoided playing those 50 tournaments, would my playing career have been better during the last 19 years?????? 
 
Absolutely not.
 

Christmas!

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2014-12-25 22:19
Bible Verses of the Week

 
 
 
The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:1-20

Mix It Up

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2014-12-21 21:43
Move Away from Tradition...

 
 
 
 
For many years, players have served with their forehands from the backhand side of the table.  I often have asked club players why they serve from that position, most have no answer. 
 

Predicting the Future

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-12-20 19:00
Learn to win by thinking ahead!!!

 
 
 
 

Watch the DVD TRAILER

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2014-12-09 20:07
Get a sneak-peak of the action...

 

 

International Table Tennis Skills - DVD TRAILER:

 

 

 

 

During this 2 hour and 17 minute DVD you will learn the details of game strategy, anticipation, advanced strokes, footwork, serve, serve return, and much much more. This DVD is now available in North America and will soon be available in Europe and Asia.

 

Core Muscles

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2014-12-09 19:54
Learn 6 keys to training!

 
 
 
 
 
Studies of have shown that the discs in your spine are swollen up to twice the normal size when you first wake up in the morning.  With light activity, the swelling reduces after about 2 hours.  Before you set your alarm clock next Saturday morning before that tournament, consider adding those 2 hours to help your back reach its peak potential:
 
Wake up at 6am
Light walk, breakfast, stretching, light jog 6am-8am
Start practice on the table 8am
First tournament match 9am
 

Ball Observations

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-12-08 12:35
4 Aspects About the Poly Ball

 
 
 
 
I just finished playing in my first poly ball tournament.  There were a few differences that I would like to comment on…
 
 
Shorter Serves

The First Tournament

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2014-12-07 17:25
Learn 2 Major Keys to Winning Your First Tournament!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Old, young, male, female, fat, skinny…  everyone wants to perform well in their first tournament.  For many players the first tournament will be a make or break event.  The first tournament can spark a desire to be the best or can douse the flame of improvement.  When a student of mine is preparing for his first tournament, I try to have him focus on 2 primary elements:  Control and Spin.
 

Angela Guan

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2014-12-04 06:26
Skype Student Makes History!

 
 
Congrats to skype student Angela Guan for making table tennis history!  This week, at the 2014 World Junior Championships, Angela Guan and the US Girl's Team won a bronze medal; this is the first world junior championship medal ever won by a US Team.  Keep up the good work Angela!  Best wishes in the singles and doubles competition this week!
 

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