Michael Gerrard, My Inspiration
Every so often I’m asked who’s your inspiration/role-model/mentor? I always answer, I try to learn from everyone but if I was to pick one. It would be Michael Gerrard, He…
Mental Health Benefits of Table Tennis
It’s funny because I got into table tennis by watching the award winning film Forrest Gump. The main actor is portrayed as “dump” but it’s clear he has some sort…
Stevie Brunskill’s Kind Words Of Recognition
I have won 1 award in my 21 years of coaching and that brought me to tears!Because I felt respected and recognised. I think it’s something we all want! Whether…
Behind every player, is a great coach
“Behind every player, is a great coach” I couldn’t have said any better! Watching, talking and seeing these two Andreja Ojstersek Urh and Darko Jorgić over the past few years.…
The first Olympic Table Tennis Gold for Japan!
History has been made, mixed doubles was introduced and Japan took the opportunity to steal China’s stranglehold (Olympic TT domination). Mima and Jun were sensational showing the world, a never…
Comfortable With The Uncomfortable – Secret Table Tennis
As a single child with a single parent, I had no choice but to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. I didn't know at the time that it would be my…
Table Tennis Diplomacy
I am a great believer in table tennis diplomacy and Diplomacy as a whole. Many years ago a great event occurred called Ping-Pong Diplomacy, In short, it's about how China opened their…
Are You Ready for Table Tennis Success?
Are you ready for table tennis success? Something many don't fully understand. Forrest Gump 22 years ago, I saw a man on-screen hitting a ball up against a folded Table…
Table Tennis Programme alongside your education
All Good Things Come to an End but an Ending Provides New Opportunities…
I have coached at The Harefield Table Tennis Academy for 10 years. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end but an ending provides new opportunities. I am a person…