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

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Match Analysis

Watch the video and read the observations

Did you ever wonder what a 2500-rated player was thinking during a match? What thoughts were going through his head? What were his initial game tactics and how did his tactics change during the match?

Nervous?

Get over your tournament jitters

 
 
 
Many US players train hard all year long for that one important tournament.  Then, the defining moment arrives...  ***drum roll***
 
Nerves take over...
The pressure of the event takes precedence in their mind...
The opponent gains momentum...
And it results in another failed performance! >OUCH<
 

Serve Return

Learn it to return it!

 
 
 
 
Approximately 80% of the club players in the US admit that serve return is the weakest part of their game.  There are so many different types of serves – backhand over the shoulder, backhand under the shoulder, forehand pendulum, forehand reverse pendulum, forehand hook, forehand tomahawk, backhand tomahawk, windshield wiper serves, and a much of serves that have no names. 
 
Identify your nightmare serve.  Next, spend time learning how to SERVE IT YOURSELF. 
 

James 2:10

Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
 
 
Are all sins equal in the sight of God?
 
James 2:10 
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
 
In reference to this verse, Pastor John MacArthur says,

Getting Help

Learn 5 Necessary Steps to Receiving FREE Equipment

 
 
 
   Many kids at tournaments have been asking me for advice in getting a table tennis equipment sponsor such as Nittaku, Tibhar, Donic, etc...  Here is the advice that I give to them.
 
 
     First, determine what kind of equipment that you like.  Personally, I like Nittaku equipment.  However, I realize that each player is different.  So, you need to determine which brand of equipment that you prefer.

Starting a Club

Get FREE advice from Coach Yang Yu

 
Coach Yang Yu wants to help you start a table tennis club.  
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2015/June/19/USATT-Club...
Check out his FREE handbook where he outlines point-by-point the nine necessary step:
 Step 1: Are you ready to start a club?
 Step 2: Mission & Business Entity
 Step 3: Facility and Equipment
 Step 4: Income Resources
 Step 5: Business Models
 Step 6: Marketing Your Club

The Desires of Your Heart

Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
 
 
Psalm 37:3-5
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.  Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.  Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
 

100 Days of Table Tennis!

Boost Your Game to a NEW LEVEL in 100 Days!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have just completed my new book - 100 Days of Table Tennis.  I recommend reading 1 short chapter everyday for 100 days.  You will learn hundreds of new skills that will take your game, physically and mentally, to the next level!
 
For more information, go to the equipment page here:  http://samsondubina.com/products
 
 
 

Believing and Abiding

Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
 
John 8:31  Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.  And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
 
 
In reference to this passage, Pastor John MacArthur said..
Who Believed Him – The first step in the progress toward true discipleship is belief in Jesus Christ as Messiah and Son of God.

The Forbidden Phrase

Check it out...

 
 
 
Dear Students,
 
Effective immediately, there is one phrase that is now completely forbidden at the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy.  This phrase has been used way too often and I’m just sick of hearing it.  Here is the phrase…
  “I just need to practice more.”
 
Let me explain…
 

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