MDTTC Newsletter July 2017

Posted on July 2, 2017

(By MDTTC) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: MDTTC’S FACILITY CLOSES JULY 2 – 9 due to the U.S. Nationals, taking place in Las Vegas. NO TUESDAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS LEAGUES on JULY 4, 7, 11 and 14.  These leagues resume on July 18th; please sign up by 7:25pm on league nights to play. SUMMER OPEN PLAY HOURS (8:30–10am […]

Read More

5-Time Olympian Adrian Crisan Visits LYTTC

Posted on July 1, 2017

(By LYTTC) LYTTC would like to extend its sincerest thanks to Adrian Crisan and his wife Diana for joining us as guests at our training center in New Jersey. Adrian participated in the High Performance Training Squad on the 24th and practiced with a large group of our youngest talents. Adrian also joined us to […]

Read More

US Olympians Kanak Jha and Lily Zhang Back to Defend Singles Crowns

Posted on June 30, 2017

US Olympians Kanak Jha & Lily Zhang Back to Defend Singles Crowns (BY RICHARD FINN) The USA Table Tennis 2017 Supermicro National Championship “Final Table Celebration” has a new home in the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” when the Silverton Casino and Hotel plays host to the prestigious event on Friday, July 7th. The “Final […]

Read More

2017-2018 Youth National Team Trials and Selection Procedures

Posted on June 30, 2017

2017-2018 Youth National Team Trials and Selection Procedures (By USATT) 2017-2018 Youth National Team Trials and Selection Procedures Mini Cadet Team Composition: The Boys and Girls Mini Cadet National Teams will consist of eight (8) boys and eight (8) girls. Only athletes eligible, according to the rules and regulations of the ITTF, to represent the […]

Read More

Excitement continues to grow as T2 APAC player selections revealed

Posted on June 28, 2017

(by Simon Daish) The inaugural season of the T2 Asia-Pacific League (T2 APAC) is almost upon us, and excitement levels continue to grow as the player selections for the four teams have finally been shown off. Team JJ, led by former double World champion Jiang Jialiang, includes the vastly experienced Vladimir Samsonov and the superstar […]

Read More

Upcoming USATT Coaching Courses and Seminars

Posted on June 28, 2017

(BY LARRY HODGES) USATT is taking a two-pronged approach to educating our coaches – and players too! Take your pick of an ITTF Coaching Course or a USATT University Seminar at the USA Nationals. ITTF Coaching Courses These are for current and prospective coaches who wish to improve their coaching skills as well as get […]

Read More

USATT Equipment Review – Butterfly SK7 Korbel

Posted on June 28, 2017

(BY MATT HETHERINGTON) This week my review is of the Butterfly Korbel SK7 table tennis blade, one of Butterfly premier all-wood offensive blades. I was fortunate enough to be in Ostrava training with Petr Korbel at the time and so arranged to do the video review with the man himself. Again as always a big […]

Read More

Wu Aims for First National Championship Singles Title

Posted on June 28, 2017

Wu Aims for First National Championship Singles Title (BY MATT HETHERINGTON) Wu Aims for First National Championship Singles Title She’s won the Pan American Games, the North American Championships and represented the USA at the Rio Olympics – but one thing is yet to be added to her star-studded list of achievements. As the Women’s […]

Read More

USATT Establishes Youth Ambassador Council to Promote Grassroots Programs

Posted on June 28, 2017

(By USATT) USATT ESTABLISHES YOUTH AMBASSADOR COUNCIL TO PROMOTE GRASSROOTS PROGRAMS USATT Youth Ambassador Program Expands Footprint Nationally June 27, 2017 (Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Table Tennis (USATT) CEO Gordon Kaye, along with USATT Youth Ambassador Stephanie Chen, announced today the establishment of the first-ever USATT Youth Ambassador Council. Under Chen’s guidance, the Council […]

Read More

Las Vegas Checklist

Posted on June 27, 2017

(BY SAMSON DUBINA) Hey!  I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas for the US Nationals next week!  As you are packing your bags, don’t forget to bring the following items… -Racket -Shoes -Spare Racket (identical and assembled) -Extra Rubber -Nittaku Premium Balls -Video Camera -Extra Batteries -Tripod -Hand Towel -Floor Towel -Glue -Glue […]

Read More