Posts in category: Coaching

Reminder – Closing date for enrolling on Level 1 Coaching course (Connacht) closes this week  

We are rescheduling a Level 1 coaching course, with the theory taking place online, commencing on Saturday 16^th of January 2021. Please see below some further details on the course:

·       The theory section of the course will take place online via Zoom on Saturday 16th of January 2021 from 10:00 – 17:00

·       The written exam will take place on a date to be arranged

·       We will confirm the subsequent date/details for demonstration/practical session as soon as possible, once it is safe to do so

·       The course fee is €70 for affiliated members and €120 for non-members. Please note it costs €15 to affiliate as a Coach with Table Tennis Ireland

To book onto the course, please send me an email to [email protected] by 1pm Thursday 7th of January 2021. Please note that we will need approx. 10 candidates on the course in order that it can proceed as planned.

COACHING WEBINAR – International TT on the Move

Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 8.00 – 9.30pm 

Hear from two of Ireland’s greatest TT ambassadors as they inform and educate us in the global changes going on (both Profile and Technique);  Jonny Cowan (ITTF European Marketing Manager) and John Murphy (National Head Coach-Able-Bodied, Table Tennis Australia Ltd) 

Please reply to Shauna Fox ([email protected]) no later than Thursday 14^th January if you wish to attend and receive Zoom Joining Instructions; also submit questions or suggestions to [email protected] ; .

HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR,

Alan Strong (TTI Coaching Manager)

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to postpone our Coaching webinar which was scheduled for Tuesday 22nd of December. We will advise of a new date in the New Year. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

COACHING WEBINAR

Tuesday 22nd December at 8.00 – 9.30pm 

Hear from Jonny Cowan (ITTF Partnership Manager) about the ‘progress of Global Table Tennis’ and John Murphy (National Head Coach-Able-Bodied, Table Tennis Australia Ltd) will give an “Overview of how Table tennis technique and support services have influenced international performance”.

Please reply to Shauna Fox ([email protected]) no later than Thursday 17^th December if you wish to attend and receive Zoom Joining Instructions.

Festive Greetings,

Alan Strong (TTI Coaching Manager)

The online theory section of the course is now scheduled to take place via Zoom on Saturday 16th of January 2021 from 10:00 – 17:00.

We will confirm the subsequent date/details for the demonstration/practical session and the written exam as soon as possible. If you would like to book onto the course, please send me an email to [email protected] by 1pm on Thursday 7th January 2021.

Please note that we will need approx. 10 candidates on the course in order that it can proceed as planned.

Please see below some details on the course:

• The theory section of the course will take place online via Zoom on Saturday 12th of December from 10:00 – 17:00.
• The written exam will take place on a date to be arranged
• We will confirm the subsequent date/details for demonstration/practical session as soon as possible (we foresee it being held in January 2021)
• The course fee is €70 for affiliated members and €120 for non-members. Please note it costs €15 to affiliate as a Coach with Table Tennis Ireland

To book onto the course, please send me an email to [email protected] by 1pm Monday 7th of December 2020. Please note that we will need approx. 10 candidates on the course in order that it can proceed as planned.

Sport Ireland Coaching are delighted to announce the WIS Webinar as part of the European week of Sport. This Webinar is aimed at anyone who coaches female athletes or teams at any level but may also be of interest to all coaches or anyone with an interest in Women in Sport.

Our 3 guest speakers will deliver a short presentation and take part in a panel Q&A where we hope the audience will gain some insight into their coaching philosophy and how these coaches create a positive environment, culture and relationship with their athletes and teams which allows them to perform to the highest standards.  

Places are limited so they are encouraging coaches to register early.The link to register for this Webinar is HERE in the promotional poster.

The Level 1 TTI Coach Course is accredited by Sport Ireland Coaching. Successful candidates will receive a certificate and can be included in the soon to be launched Coach Database. Candidates should be aged final year junior or above, however, subject to space, potential candidates who fulfil most criteria may be considered for admission by the tutor.

It is proposed that the classroom based aspects of the course would be conducted via a multimedia/conferencing platform, likely over a number of days, with the practical aspects of the course taking place separately, on a single day, with candidates assessed on that day.

Given that final details will need to be agreed with Sport Ireland Coaching, we are not yet in a position to confirm exact details and dates, and apologise for any lack of clarity; however, we would like to gauge the level of interest for such an initiative.

The requirements for potential candidates will be access to the internet, and a computer/phone/laptop equipped for sound and vision.

Please contact the office ([email protected]) to make application to be included on the list for the project, and for further details about the course.

E-Vetting is now available through Table Tennis Ireland. Please click HERE to find all the relevant documents in relation to E-Vetting. Applicants are advised to follow the steps as advised in the “Garda Vetting Process” document. Any queries on the vetting process should be emailed to [email protected]

John has very recently informed TTI that he has accepted the position of national coach of Australia from October 1st.
While John had accepted a revised contract as our National Coach recently this Australian offer was an opportunity that he could not realistically refuse.

Conn Higgins, TTI Performance Director , commented:

“We are very disappointed to lose John , a very talented and expert coach.”
“Over the past seven years he has brought great vision and passion to the job of national coach and raised our international profile.”

“The achievment of finishing tenth in the cadet boys team event at last year’s E.Y.C. was proof of the work that John had undertaken.The performances of Owen Cathcart and Sophie Earley at many European events is testament to John’s vision.
He has built a strong foundation of young talented players which augurs well for the future.
He has instilled a confidence in our players that they can suceed at international level.”
“While we regret John’s decision , we understand this is a great opportunity for him and wish him the very best as head coach of table tennis Australia and thank him for his wonderful contribution to Irish table tennis.”