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

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Psalm of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-11-24 18:05
My Heart's Desire

 
 
Psalm 27:4   One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.

International Table Tennis Skills

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2014-11-19 08:21
The exciting new DVD is now available...

 

The Heavyweight Champion

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-11-17 08:25
Learn 4 Keys to Beating This Opponent!

 
 
 
 
 
 
When playing against an overweight opponent, there are a few things that you must remember.
#1 Don’t underestimate him based on his size
#2 Realize that he probably stays very close to the table
#3 Realize that he will likely have difficulty moving in-and-out
#4 Realize that he probably uses his wrist well and can be very deceptive with his shots
 

The Poly Ball

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-11-08 17:48
The Game is Changing...

 
 
 
As of October 27th, the Nittaku 3-star SHA poly ball is the official ball used at the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy. 
 

4 Upcoming Events!

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-11-08 17:26
Join the Ohio Tournaments and Clinics!

 
 
 
 
 
 
November 22 Junior Clinic and Tournament
Registration Form:  http://www.samsondubina.com/sites/default/files/RegistrationForms/clinic...
Current Player Listing:  http://omnipong.com/T-tourney.asp?t=100&r=202
 
 
 
January 23-24 Advanced Clinic

The Power of God

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-11-08 17:14
Read the Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
 
Throughout the Bible, we can see that God often chooses to use unlikely heros.  For example, the apostle Paul was one of the greatest preachers and he says in the Bible that he didn’t have excellent speech.  His greatness was in the message that he preached…  He preached Christ.
 
1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Slow Down Champ!

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2014-11-05 13:20
Learn about the time between points...

 
 
 
In matches, it is critical to adjust your in-between-point-speed based on several factors.  If you have lost several consecutive points, take your time before serving or receiving.  If you are feeling fatigued near the end of the match, take your time.  If you are unsure of the proper strategy to use next, take your time.  If you feel in control of the match and physically feel good, then it is a great strategy to play fast between points and finish the match asap.
 

200 in ONE

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-10-31 07:00
Read a Summary Article on Various Topics

Within the last year, there have been over 200 posted coaching articles at www.samsondubina.com.  I realize that sometimes it can seem overwhelming to try to figure out which articles to read and which tips that you should be applying to your game.  For this reason, I have written this summary article which will summarize many of the articles within 1 sentence. 
 
When developing a good loop, focus on spin rather than speed.
 
When developing a good push, contact the ball early and keeping the ball low with spin.

Robot Skype Lessons

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-10-31 06:22
What will you learn in a robot lesson?

Throughout the year, many players have been improving through the use of robot practice.  If you purchase a Newgy Robot from me, then you can receive 3 hours of free skype lessons.  Call Roger at 1-800-55-NEWGY and tell him that Samson sent you.  If you are an advanced player, then your lessons will be geared toward very advanced robot drills.  If you are a beginner, then here is an outline for your first 3 skype lessons:
 
 
Robot Skype Lesson #1 (60 minutes)
 
Basic rules of the game
Grip
Stance
Basic robot set-up and take-down

College + TT Comparison

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-10-27 11:25
Learn, Practice, Apply, Perform

 
 
In College, you learn new information from lectures and from personal study.  Each week, your professor will likely send home a short homework assignment then about twice per month, you will likely take a quiz over the new material.  About half-way through the semester, you will have a mid-term then at the end of the semester take a final exam.
 

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