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.

Your Instructors

Willy Leparulo

NCTTA Coaching Certified, Coaching Committee Chair, Masters in Sport Management, Florida State University, Head Coach (Table Tennis) at 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 North Texas

Logan Zimmerman

NCTTA Coaching Certified, Masters in Professional Golf Management, Titleist Performance Institute Certified, Club coached 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