The Club runs Group Coaching sessions throughout the week and has Private Coaching available.
Coaching time sessions are provided on Venue timetable. See here
Group Coaching
Group Coaching is an excellent way to keep fit, learn the fundamentals, and improve your table tennis skills. The Club's Senior Coach runs numerous sessions throughout the week that cater to beginners to more experienced players. Group coaching sessions are provided for adults (4 sessions per week), Juniors (3 sessions per week), Para (2 sessions per week), and Females only (1 session per week). Members may participate in multiple sessions per week. You do not need to register, just turn up 5 minutes before start of session.
Senior Coach
Table Tennis ACT has employed a full-time Senior Coach - Binesh Khaniya. Email: info@tabletennisact.org.au
Cost
Group Coaching sessions are paid for through Coaching Hours. Coaching Hours are purchased through the shop tab - see here. The more hours you purchase the cheaper the cost per hour. Coaching hours may be shared between family members but not between friends. Coaching hours are to be used within 12 months of purchase. If you would like to see your coaching hours balance, see the instructions here.
Coaching - 10 hours $90 ($9 per hour)
Coaching - 20 hours $150 ($7.50 per hour)
Coaching - 50 hours $300 ($6 per hour)
Coaching - 100 hours $500 ($5 per hour)
Junior Group Coaching - Junior Coaching is an effective way to introduce and develop your child's skills and enjoyment of playing Table Tennis. Sessions involve warm-up, footwork, and table tennis techniques. Participants learn the foundation of Table Tennis e.g., stance, grip, forehand, backhand, serving, how to play with spin, and how to play games with strategies. Coaches demonstrate techniques such as how to drive, push, smash, flip, serve, top spin, and loop the ball. Participants learn to play and develop skills with children of similar abilities.
Table Tennis ACT has a Player Development Pathway and Tips for Parents
Adult Group Coaching - Adult Coaching is better than a gym fitness class and much more fun.
Female Group Coaching Session - Table Tennis ACT is keen to introduce more women to the sport of table tennis. This female-only group coaching session may be just what you are looking for.
Advanced Group Coaching Session - Senior Coach Binesh Khaniya selects players (Adults and Juniors) to participate in an advanced coaching session. Selection criteris is provided in the Coaching Committee Terms of Reference here.
Para Group Coaching - The sessions are modified to suit various levels of physical and intellectual disabilities. Please contact Rosanna if you would like to know more about our Para Program. Email: info@tabletennisact.org.au The Saturday session is free to members i.e. does not require the purchase of Coaching Hours. Senior Coach: Binesh Khaniya assisted by Patrick Horn (Level 1) and Rosanna Horn (TOPS).
Private Coaching - 1 on 1 commercial coaching
This is an arrangement between the individual player and coach. The club does not endorse or recommend any particular coach and is not liable for any issues or injuries that may arise. Commercial Coaches must book tables through the TTACT website and pay a $10 per hour table hire fee. Coaches must not move tables. Below is the list of accredited coaches and their direct contact numbers who currently offer private coaching to TTACT members:
George Logothetis (TTA Level 3, ITTF Level 2 and TTA Coach Level 1 - Presenter) - 0414 135 091
Binesh Khaniya (TTA Level 3 and ITTF Level 2) - 0451 621 059
Tendi Sherpa (TTA Level 2) - 0424 357 660
Larry Lim (TTA Level 1) - 0400 628 685
Song Chen (TTA Level 1) - 0424 326 100
Aozhou (Leo) Yu (Chinese TT Association) - 04 2371 3648
All ACT Table Tennis Coaches are required to have up to date Spinneroos, TOPS, Level 1, or higher, qualifications and a valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
Please email info@tabletennisact.org.au if you need more details