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

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Root of the Problem

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2021-01-19 06:43
Are you looking for it?

 
 
 
 
 
Unless you can find the root of the problem – your problem with persist and you will continue losing.  I often ask players why they lost a specific match.  They often respond with…
 
“It was a bad match.”
“I was just off.”
“I didn’t practice enough.”
“My opponent was on fire.”
 
When I ask for specifics, some have no answer, while others somewhat give generalities like…
 
“I missed too many backhands.”
 

Good, Better, Best!

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2021-01-15 20:51
read the article and watch the video!

Most table tennis players have Good practice sessions on a weekly basis but it isn’t THEIR VERY BEST! Many players continue practicing the same things over and over without pushing themselves to improve their spin, placement, variation, power, and shot selection.

The Patty and Si Wasserman Junior Table Tennis Tournament

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2021-01-15 19:12
$10,000 in Cash and Prizes

 
 
 
 
 
Hi Friends!

We are thrilled to announce the Patty and Si Wasserman Junior Table Tennis Tournament coming right here to the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy on March 12-13 featuring $10,000 in cash and prizes for both juniors and adults!

Top 10 Ways to Make Improvements This Year!

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2021-01-15 00:34
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Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Level THIS YEAR!
 
There are some short-cuts that you can do for a quick improvement in your game right now, some elements that you can improve this year, then some aspects that take 5-10 years to fully develop.  In this article, I’m going to talk about mid-range improvements that you can make during the next 12 months.
 
#1 Time-Management

Bible Verse of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2021-01-14 21:32
Read a Passage From Romans 8

 
 
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.  For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.  Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

New Videos From SDTTA

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2021-01-13 20:41
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Stroke Considerations

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2021-01-13 13:54
Should you CHANGE your stroke?

 
 
 
 
 
 
Stroke Considerations
-By Coach Samson Dubina
 
If you have played for many years with the incorrect stroke, should you change it OR should you keep it and improve other aspects of your game?  This is a tough question.  Personally, I feel that YOU need to be on the one to answer this question.  But as you think to answer it, there are some stroke considerations that you should make in evaluating your own stroke and evaluating how a change would help or hurt your progress both short term, mid range, and long term.

Paddle Palace Stretch of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2021-01-10 01:30
The Scorpion!

 

 
 
 
 

 

Featured Videos!

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2021-01-10 01:22
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Learnin' Experience

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2021-01-07 11:16
Read about 4 main keys to improvement

 
 
 
 
After a poor performance at a tournament, many players go back to the local club and justify their play by saying, “Well, it was a learnin’ experience.”  Often, when questioned what they learned, these players have no club and use very general terms like – my backhand needs work.
 
In order to truly turn a bad tournament into a good thing, you must learn to be specific.  I know that it is painful, but do the following 4 things:
 
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