WAB FEATURED CLUB: The TopSpin Table Tennis Center
(by Steve Hopkins)
With its location in Santa Clara, the TopSpin Table Tennis Center is in the middle of one of the largest communities of table tennis players in North America. The center is just North of San Jose within easy reach of much of the Bay Area including San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont, and Oakland. The 13,000 square foot facility features 19 tables, rubberized flooring, 20 foot ceilings, party rooms, and a robot practice room. The space is designed to be an ideal facility for training or competition.
Their motto outlines the club’s philosophy: Bringing table tennis to the masses. Everyone is welcome at this club, from first time players to past Olympians. TopSpin has posted five core values which are at the center of activities :
1. Respect each other
2. Respect our equipment / facility
3. Be a good sportsperson
4. Use kid-friendly language
5. Most importantly – have fun!
2. Respect our equipment / facility
3. Be a good sportsperson
4. Use kid-friendly language
5. Most importantly – have fun!
The coaching staff is led by Khoa Nguyen, a two-time US Olympian, USATT Hall of Fame member, and a former Pan-American Games Champion. Both private and group coaching is available for all levels. The center also has a stocked pro shop with a wide selection of high-quality Butterfly equipment.
The TopSpin website: www.thetopspin.com
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Contact: info@thetopspin.com
Phone: (408) 970-5078
Address: 430 Martin Avenue, Suite B, Santa Clara, CA. 95050
Phone: (408) 970-5078
Address: 430 Martin Avenue, Suite B, Santa Clara, CA. 95050