2024 ITTF My gender. My strength. Project – Promoting female coaches in table tennis

So far, the project has successfully completed two phases:

Phase 1: Coaches received essential training from top expert Eva Jeler, establishing a strong knowledge base through 10 hours of online coaching sessions, focusing on different topics such as the technical development of young players aged 10-15 years or table tennis exercises according to different objectives of practice .

Phase 2: Coaches have gained practical experience from attending 7 different development activities, including talent identification activities in the form of the ITTF Continental Hopes Week & Challenge for each continent, or ITTF High Performance Training Camps, fully funded by My Gender. My strength. Project. On site, they were able to improve their skills by actively participating in the training sessions, while assisting and learning from experienced head coaches during the on-site activity. The activities took place between July and November in Botswana, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Australia, France, Thailand and Portugal.

Hyojoo Lee (NZL) who participated in the ITTF Oceania Hopes Week & Challenge in Australia:

Participating in Hopes' training camp was an incredible opportunity. It was inspiring to see so many young, gifted athletes showing exceptional promise, with an impressive number of girls in attendance. I had the privilege of learning from a highly respected coach and other seasoned professionals, which significantly contributed to refining my coaching skills. The “My gender. My Power” project has been crucial in my development as a female coach. It has boosted my confidence, especially working in a male-dominated coaching environment. The coaches have different skills and coaching styles, which has also broadened my experience. This project has broken down personal barriers, allowing me to progress as a coach with greater confidence and the ability to thrive in diverse coaching teams.

Xiao Jun (MAS) who attended the Sports Development Super Camp in Thailand:

It has been a truly magical and enriching journey to participate in My Gender. My power project. By learning from a highly experienced ITTF expert like Eva Jeler and listening to her insights and experiences, my coaching skills have been sharpened and my theoretical knowledge from different angles in the field of table tennis has been broadened. Participating in discussions and meeting coaches from different countries, sharing coaching methods and insights on how to handle different situations in competitions, both online and in person, was truly mind-boggling, fun and stimulating as great ideas ignite when minds come together. I also had the opportunity to physically work with great coaches like Joo Se Hyuk and Mamata Prabhu at the Sports Development Super Camp in Thailand, which allowed me to refine and hone my technical skills in terms of how the greats stack up compared to the average trainer. The practical experience of applying what I have learned has been truly transformative and immensely enriching to my growth as a coach and leader in this sport. I would like to thank everyone who made this valuable experience possible from the bottom of my heart.

Fatima Ezzahra Mazir (MAR) who attended the WYC Preparation Camp in Portugal:

Participation in the 'My Gender. The My Strength project has been inspiring and empowering. The online sessions provided a great basis to explore gender dynamics within table tennis. During this phase, I learned from a highly experienced coaching expert, who shared her valuable insights and high-level strategies. This allowed me to deepen my knowledge of coaching techniques and gain new perspectives on best practices in table tennis. On the other hand, the personal camp experience took it to another level. The practical phase gave me the opportunity to further develop my skills by participating in specific activities for both athletes and coaches, such as the Youth Training Camp. Under the guidance of head coach Magnus Mallander, I was able to put my theoretical knowledge into practice, refine my techniques and gain practical experience that will have a significant impact on my growth as a coach.

Danisha Patel (RSA) who attended the ITTF Africa Hopes Week & Challenge in Botswana:

The MGMS program started with some very interesting online topics, listening to the great Eva JeleR. Things got even better with the practical aspect, where I got to work hand in hand with Eva at the ITTF Africa Hwealth Week & Clength of the hall. I've picked up a few observations when it comes to player analysis, both on and off the table. Small, little things that matter and make a big difference.
It was an invaluable experience that I will use on my path as a development coach. ItThat's the nicest thing to see when the children have fun while training. And that no matter how hard they tried, they put a smile on their faces Are work.