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

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Ok With Losing?

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 08:38
An interesting perspective...

Ok With Losing?
New Coaching Article by Samson Dubina
 
Each week, I talk to many different coaches, players, and parents from across the US and around the world about different aspects of the sport.  One of the parents recently mentioned something that is often a mis-understood principle.
 
Losing
 

Top Performers

by msgraber on Sun, 2023-07-02 08:20
NEW Coaching Video by Samson Dubina

 
 

 

Theme

by msgraber on Sun, 2023-07-02 08:04
It's not the drill, It's the THEME of the drill...

 
 

 

Probabilities vs Indicators

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:50
Do YOU know the difference?

 
Probabilities vs Indicators
By Samson Dubina
www.SamsonDubina.com
 
A probability is what is likely to happen, an indicator is what is happening.  Why is it important to understand these terms?  Because your ability to anticipate properly totally depend on these 2 – probabilities and indictors.  Let me explain…
 

Excessive Celebration

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:15
How Loud Should You Be?

     
 
 
Today, I would like to share a few tips with you regarding table tennis celebration.  These principles can apply to you regardless if you are competing in your first recreational tournament, competing in an average USATT tournament, or playing for a gold medal in the Olympics.

Investigating, Implementing, Performing

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:15
Developing a Tournament Goal

 
 
 
 
 
Investigating, Implementing, Performing
Developing a Tournament Goal
 
 
One year at the US National Team Trials, I was leading 3-2 against ***Mark Hazinski and leading 9-3 in the 6th game.  After a series of aggressive mistakes by me, he closed the gap 9-8.  I simply pushed and blocked the next 2 points to win the match 11-8 in the 6th.  Walking off the court, my coach said, “I would rather have you lose the match than to win it like that.”  I replied, “The goal was to win.”
 

You Don't Play Well in Tournaments Because...

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:14
Read the Article to Find Out 5 Ways to Maximize Your Performance!

 
 
 
You don't play well in tournaments because...
You don’t adapt quickly enough!
 
Playing well in tournaments involves 2 major things – being able to perform under pressure and being adaptable to the situation.  In this article, we are going to deal with the second point.  There are 5 things that you can do to learn to become a tough tournament player!
 

Optimist vs Pessimist

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 05:43
Which are you???????

 

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Nets and Edges

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 03:15
Learn 5 Key Elements to Returning Some of the Most Difficult Balls!

 
 
 
 
Returning Nets and Edges
 
Many championship matches are won and lost on “lucky balls” – nets and edges.  At the elite level, returning nets and edges is a skill that takes years to master.  In this blog, I’m going to give several tips on how to safely land these balls. 
 
#1 Feet First

#1 Tournament Question

by msgraber on Sun, 2023-07-02 02:54
Check it out!

 
 

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