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

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Bible Passage of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-09-15 10:49
What shall we do?

 
 
Acts 2:36-39 Peter said, "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Various Game Styles

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-09-13 12:48
Strategies for Sep 26-27

 
 
 
For those of you who are preparing for our Sep 26-27 tournament, I would highly recommend that you carefully read this article and takes notes in order to mentally prepare for the competition.  I posted this article in the past, but decided to re-post it as a refresher...
 
 

What Are You Looking At?

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2014-09-07 01:48
Learn the details of video analysis!

 
 
When watching a professional player, what you are looking at?  Are you looking at the bright color of his shoes, the weird design on his shirt, his massive leg muscles, or the funny expression that he makes when serving?  If so, you aren’t studying the right things.
 
When watching a professional player, there are several things that you should be looking at…
 
#1 Preparation
Watch how he goes through his pre-point routine before stepping up to the table. 
 
#2 Serve and receive

Illegal Serves

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2014-09-07 00:49
Learn 7 Steps to Take in Dealing With Illegal Serves

 
 
 
 
 
When playing tournaments, you will often be up against illegal serves.  With the right actions and attitude, you can easily diffuse the problem and play a fair match.  Here are the steps of action that I would recommend…
 
#1 Observe the problem.  Preferably in a match prior to your match, try to watch your opponent for possible illegal serves.
 

Additional Tournament Info

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2014-09-03 00:00
New Event, Player Listing, and Host Hotel

 
Official Tournament Hotel:     Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham   7046 Sunset Strip Ave NW North Canton, OH 44720 call 330-966-7551 by Sep 16 to reserve the group rate of $89.  Mention "table tennis".
 
We have added an event  - adult recreational.  If you or a family member would like to join in for the Friday night fun events, please e-mail me asap.  All players who enter both Friday and Saturday will receive a free tt shirt ($25 value).  
 

Bible Passage of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-09-01 06:30
Read about anxiety...

 
 
Philipians 4:4-9
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Precision

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-08-30 22:47
Serving tips!

 
 
 
When serving, many players focus on height, deception, speed, spin, and placement.  These elements are very important.  However, the main reason that you need to practice serving is to develop precision.  If you have control over your serve, it is easy to control the rally when you are serving.  Here are a few consequences of having poor precision…
 

Exciting Tournament Update!

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-08-25 08:30
Kanak Jha, Xue Feng Jia, Khoa Ngyuen and many others are coming...

If you have not signed up for the September Newgy Akron Open, be sure to do so in the next few days!  This exciting event staged at the prestigious Walsh University will showcase the nations top players including:
Kanak Jha - Current North American Men's Champion (age 14)
Khoa Ngyuen - 2x US Olympian 
Xue Feng Jia - pro player from China flying to Ohio for this tournament
Many many other top US players competing for the title and the cash prizes.
 
 

Fighters!

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-08-22 00:53
Read the article and watch the video!

Fighters win and winners fight!  At the US Open last month, a girl was losing 10-0 in the final game and won 12 straight points!  When you are playing well, when everything is going your way, when the shots are easy, then of course you can win!  However, if you want to reach your peak potential, then you must learn to fight even when you aren’t having a good day, even when your opponent gets tons of nets and edges, and even when you are down 10-0 and you feel like it is over!

 

Lily Zhang

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-08-22 00:39
Read an update from the 2014 Youth Olympic Games!

I am very happy for Lily Zhang who just won a bronze medal in the Youth Olympic games.  She is the first American ever to win a medal in table tennis for the US at any Olympic games.  I feel that Lily is really a role-model in several aspects...
 
1. Training.  Even if Lily can only practice a couple times per week, she does it with all of her heart.  There isn't waisted time with lobbing, trick shots, and chatting with the other coaches and players.  It is obvious to see during her practices that she has a goal and it focused on that goal.
 

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