COACH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LED BY STEPHEN GERTSEN, FORMER WELSH INTERNATIONAL PLAYER, AND LEVEL 4 TABLE TENNIS COACH.
Table Tennis Ulster is delighted to offer a fantastic coach development session for club and squad coaches on Saturday 8th March 2025 at Lisburn Racquets Club, Lisburn, 10am-1.30pm
The session will be led by Stephen Gertsen who has a plethora of knowledge of table tennis with a career in the sport spanning many years as a top player (Welsh International). Stephen also has many years’ experiences as a top coach and coach educator having held national coaching positions with Wales, England, and Scotland.
The event is Free of Charge to Coaches who are affiliated to Table Tennis Ireland (refreshments including lunch will be provided).
Morning Session : 10am – 1.30pm (lunch included)
The morning will incorporate a dedicated coach development session led by Stephen focusing on topics to help coaches develop their players.
Afternoon Session: 2.30pm – 6pm
Coaches are invited to spend the afternoon (all or part) observing the Ulster Junior Performance Squad who are have a training session at Lisburn Racquets led by Stephen.
Coaches will be able to observe Stephen leading the squad and participate as appropriate as players prepare for key events including later in March – the National Championships
We hope our coaches will take up this opportunity.
If you would like to attend the event – please confirm your Name and Club to
Magdalena Rodycz-Middleton, TTU Admin and Finance Officer by emailing Magdalena on
Responses are requested by Wednesday 5th March 2025 (to facilitate catering numbers)