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