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PROGRESS IN SCHOOLS

Coaching Table Tennis in Schools -- 2005

 

Development of a National Coaching structure in Schools

Dates: October 2003 - February 2004

Following the excellent relationship our association has with the Malta Olympic Committee, this season the MTTA has been granted the above captioned Olympic Scholarship and will benefit technical and financial support from Olympic Solidarity. The MTTA is therefore inviting you to attend a Coaching Course leading to a coaching certificate recognized by the International Table Tennis Federation. The course will be held at the premises of the Malta Olympic Committee, Maria Theresa Spinelli Street , Gzira, commencing Sunday 12 th October 2003 and will be conducted by ITTF Expert Coach Mr. Dave Fairholm from Scotland.

Program as follows:

Sunday

12 th October 2003

09:00 - 12:30

15:00 - 18:00

Monday
13 th October 2003
18:00 - 21:30
Tuesday
14 th October 2003
18:00 - 21:30
Thursday
16 th October 2003
18:00 - 21:30

The main theory issues that will be covered are:

  1. Introduction, coaching structure, the role of the coach, equipment and fun games.
  2. The 7-point teaching principle.
  3. The 4 basic strokes.
  4. Corrective practices.
  5. Movement & combination.
  6. Serve & receive.
  7. Recovery & anticipation.
  8. Programme planning.
  9. The growing process.

We are very optimistic that the course shall prove very successful and should this be the case, we shall also include an advanced section for committed coaches.

We would appreciate if you could confirm your participation by sending an SMS or email to the undersigned by not later than Wednesday 8 th October 2003.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 12 th October.

Best Regards

The Malta Table Tennis Association

Peter Borg Cardona
Secretary

The group photo of all participants who attended the above Coaching Course

Demonstrations in schools & Centres by Mr. Dave Fairholm & Maltese Caoches


St. Edwards College - Cottonera


St. Dorothy's Convent - Zebbug


Macak Table Tennis Centre - Valletta