(by Steve Hopkins)
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy
With three locations just North of Atlanta (Duluth, Johns Creek, and Marietta), Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has a strong presence in the largest metropolitan area in the Southeast. AITTA is the result of a 2014 merger between Yang’s Table Tennis Academy and Atlanta Table Tennis Academy. They boast eleven full-time coaches across their three locations. AITTA is a Certified International Table Tennis Federation Hot Spot International Training Center. The coaching staff includes Shigang Yang, Hui Wang, and Xiaoyuan Zhu. Shigang Yang was the US National Team Coach in 2018 and has previously been the USA Junior Boys coach. Xiaoyuan Zhu is a former China Olympic Training Center coach, and Hui Wang has over 10 years of experience training professional players in China and the United States.
The AITTA facilities provide up to 10 top-quality Butterfly tables, high ceilings, great lighting, rubber flooring, lounges, break rooms, wifi, and free parking.
The success of the club is evident in the quality of the players and AITTA features some of the best players in North America. Yijun Feng (US Team Member), Jeremy Hazin (Canadian Team Member), Ethan Ruan (No.12 Cadet Boys), Andrew Yang (No. 1 Under 10), Daniel Ng (14 and Under No. 17), Emillie Lin (No. 16 Junior Girls), Sabrina Zhu (Cadet Girls No. 11), Cody Wang (Mini Cadet Boys No. 16).
As stated on the AITTA website, the club is available to all levels of player; “We’re also committed to developing your game no matter your level of skill or athletic goals. Whether you’re a tournament player looking to win local titles & improve your USATT rating, or a recreational player seeking to benefit from the many positive health effects of table tennis; we’re here to help you achieve your goals.”
Contact:
• Coach Wang Hui: 281-813-5687 (Chinese)
• Coach Yang: 678-469-0650 (English/Chinese)
Email: aittawangyang@gmail.com
• Coach Wang Hui: 281-813-5687 (Chinese)
• Coach Yang: 678-469-0650 (English/Chinese)
Email: aittawangyang@gmail.com
Locations:
• 2880 North Berkeley Rd, Suite 6, Duluth GA 30096
• 4630 Valais Court, Johns Creek GA 30022
• Lessons Only – 3499 Robinson Rd, Marietta, GA 30067 (Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm)
• 2880 North Berkeley Rd, Suite 6, Duluth GA 30096
• 4630 Valais Court, Johns Creek GA 30022
• Lessons Only – 3499 Robinson Rd, Marietta, GA 30067 (Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm