1-to-1 coaching is a great way to improve because the coaching is entirely focused on your game. You get all of my attention. I can help you improve your technique, consistency, service, receive, footwork, tactics and match play.
I coach a mixture of standards – beginner and intermediate players, as well as advanced players competing in leagues and tournaments. I often have players travel from around the UK (and other countries) to have coaching sessions with me.
All my coaching sessions take place in Cambridge (UK). My current rate is £40 per hour. Most 1-to-1 sessions are for 1 hour, but I am happy to offer 2 hour and 3 hour sessions.
If you would like to arrange a coaching session, please email me at tom@tabletenniscoach.me.uk with your requirements. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Alternatively you can book online. My online calendar shows the sessions which are available for the next few weeks only. If you want to make a booking further into the future, please email me at tom@tabletenniscoach.me.uk
Frequently asked questions…
Where does 1-to-1 coaching sessions take place?
All of my 1-to-1 coaching sessions take place at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre (CB1 1NA) in central Cambridge.
When does 1-to-1 coaching take place?
Most of my 1-to-1 coaching takes place during the day. These are the time slots I am usually available:
- Mondays – 9am-2pm
- Tuesdays – 9am-2pm
- Thursdays – 9am-2pm
- Fridays – 2pm-6pm
- Sundays – 9am-2pm
I may be available at other times, so it’s worth checking if none of the times above are convenient for you.
How much does 1-to-1 coaching cost?
The cost for one hour of coaching is £40 (this includes venue hire).
Who is 1-to-1 coaching suitable for?
I am open to coaching any type of player. My main requirement is that you are passionate about table tennis and have a strong desire to improve. For example, you may be:
- A beginner player who wants to progress to play for a local club or league
- An older player, returning to the game after many years, who wants to rediscover his/her skills
- A local league player who wants to win more points and matches
- An advanced player who wants to improve technique and match-play to compete at a higher level
What does a 1-to-1 table tennis coaching session include?
Typically, a 1-to-1 coaching session will involve a combination of exercises working on technique, service, receive, footwork, consistency, tactics and match play.
Most of the session will be spent at the table hitting balls, so you will feel as though you have had a good workout.
The focus of each coaching session will depend upon your own needs and speed of progress. If there is something specific you want to work on, just let me know and I will include it in the coaching session.
You can watch some examples of my coaching sessions here.
How can I book a session?
You can book a session by emailing me at tom@tabletenniscoach.me.uk. Please give information about your playing standard, what you hope to get out of coaching with me, and what dates / times are convenient for you.
Alternatively you can book online. Any sessions which I currently have available will be shown in the online calendar. My availability is updated at the beginning of every month. If you want to make a booking beyond further into the future, please email me at tom@tabletenniscoach.me.uk
Can I book a one-off session?
It’s absolutely fine to book a single session to try it out and then book more sessions if you find it enjoyable and beneficial.
Can I book multiple hours of coaching?
Yes you can. I often have players visit me from other parts of the UK and overseas. In these situations, we often do 2 or 3 hours of coaching at a time or 5-10 hours of coaching, spread over a few days.
Players often combine coaching with a visit to Cambridge, which is an attractive university city.
Every player’s needs are different, so just email me with your requirements and I’ll do my best to help. The more notice you give me, the more likely it is that I will have availability for multiple hours of coaching.
Can I share the coaching session?
Yes you can. I often coach two players at the same time. I work with both players individually and set up training exercises both players can do together. The cost for a shared session is £40, the same as an individual coaching session.
Can I attend group coaching sessions?
I organise many training camps throughout the year. The training camps are focused on specific themes, e.g. service, topspin, tactics etc. This means players gain a deep understanding and confidence to use and develop new skills.
I organise both one day training camps and also multi-day training camps. Many players combine their table tennis training with some sight-seeing of Cambridge. .
My training camps usually get fully booked, so I recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Can I receive online coaching?
If you don’t live near Cambridge, but would like to get coaching from me, I recommend you join my online academy – Tom’s TT Academy. You will get access to exclusive coaching content, including a wide range of training drills, in-depth courses, a coaching clinic, plus bonus material from my YouTube videos. It’s an interactive community with table tennis players all over the world. You can post questions and videos and give tips and feedback to others.
Are there any other table tennis coaches in Cambridge?
Yes. If I’m unable to help, then I recommend contacting Ferenc Horvath, an excellent coach (and player!) with lots of coaching experience. You can find more details on his website: www.paragontabletennis.co.uk. Alternatively, you can find details of Cambridgeshire based coaches on the Cambridge Table Tennis League website and also on the Table Tennis England website.