Learning Outcomes
This is a brief outline of what is included in the certification training.
*Note* the areas include both in class and on table instruction.
Instructors:
Willy Leparulo : NCTTA Coaching Certified, Coaching Committee Chair, Masters in Sport Management, Florida State University
Dr. Alan Chu: NCTTA Coaching Committee, NCTTA Coaching Certified, ITTF Coaching Level 1 certified, PHD in Educational Psychology, Sport Psychology, University of Wisconsin at Greenbay
Logan Zimmerman: NCTTA Coaching Certified, Masters in Golf Course management, Club coach at Florida State University
Course Overview
1. Techniques Beyond Basics (Classroom)
- Basic Training Guidelines for athletes
- European versus Asian Model
- Components of a training session
- Creating daily training plans
- Planning a competitive season
2. Techniques (Practical on Table)
- Warmups
- Grips
- Ready Positions
- Basic elements for all strokes
- Basic strokes
- Footwork
- Serve and serve return
3. Multi ball (Classroom and Practical)
- How to feed
- Drills
- Equipment
4. Sport Sciences (Classroom and Practical)
- Physical Training
- Energy systems of the body
- Biomechanics
- Sports Psychology
- Nutrition
5. Collegiate Recreation-who, what, where (Mostly Classroom)
- Campus Recreation/Student Activities structure
- Role of a coach with student leaders/University administrators
- General Club management
6. NCTTA Organization (Classroom)
- Understanding the NCTTA structure (League, Regionals, Nationals)
- NCTTA Rules/Regulations
- NCTTA Division Directors