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

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Strict vs Flexible

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2015-02-03 06:35
Making a distinct clarification...

 
 
 
Here is an e-mail that I recently wrote to one of my students.  I hope that maybe you too can learn from this lesson...
 
 
 
Dear Student,
You made a comment during our lesson last week, and I just wanted to make a short clarification.  If I remember correctly, you said, “Samson, you coach like you play.” Referring to being strict with precisely which balls must be played short, which balls must be looped, which balls must be powered, which balls must be placed to certain locations…   in a ridged framework.

Test Time

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2015-02-02 10:26
How much do you REALLY know about FOOTWORK?

 
 
 
 
During this 6-hour group session on footwork, each student will be responsible for taking notes.  At the end of the clinic, each player will be given this open-book test to see how much he remembers. 
 

The Greatest Commandment

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2015-02-02 10:20
Read the Bible verse of the week

 
 
 
 
 
 
Mark 12:30-31
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  There is no commandment greater than these.”
 

The #1 Question

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2015-01-30 11:43
Learn about the 17 needed adjustments!!!!

 
 
 
 
During my years of coaching, the #1 question that players ask is in regard to the correct racket angle when looping.  Having the correct racket angle for each particular stroke is important.  However, there are many many many factors that need to be calculated within a split second to adjust your racket angle to properly loop the ball.
 
#1 The height of the incoming ball
#2 The depth of the incoming ball
#3 The speed of the incoming ball
#4 The type and amount of spin on the incoming ball

Coach Vs. Practice Partner

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2015-01-27 20:32
Find the Distinction

 

Mood Swings

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2015-01-23 09:25
Learn about making or breaking your next tournament!!!

 
 
 
 
 

The Perfect Plan

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2015-01-20 06:02
Learning about feeling the pressure from outside sources

 
 
 
 
 

Choosing Friends / Choosing Words

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2015-01-20 05:57
Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
 
In table tennis, who are your friends and practice partners that you hang out with?  Are they negative, controversial troublemakers?  The Bible says that you will be like your companions. 
Proverbs 13:20  He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools with suffer harm.
 

It Counts As 3 Points!

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2015-01-14 19:57
Learn about making or missing this shot...

 
 
 
 
Most players agree that if you win a spectacular rally or win an easy point, it just counts as one point. BUT actually, they don’t…
 
Let me give you a scenario.  You are winning 9-7 in the final game.  You serve short topspin and your opponent reads your serve as backspin.  He steps forward and pushes your short topspin serve giving you an incredibly easy popup.  At point-blank range, it would have been nearly impossible for him to return your powerful weapon, BUT unfortunately for you…   you miss your smash!
 

Tournament Volunteers Needed

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2015-01-14 13:20
See the activities and timetables

 
 
We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our 3-star tournament on March 20-21.  We will compensate you for your time with money or give you a discount on your event fees.  Here are the jobs that we are currently needing assistance for.
 
Friday, March 20th  7am-noon table moving
Friday, March 20th  1pm-3pm table setup and barrier assembly
Friday, March 20th 4pm-9pm entering scores and table assignments
Saturday, March 21st 9am-1pm entering scores and table assigments

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