Chapter
Teaching Table Tennis to Kids
23:03 - 31:27 (08:24)
The ability of children to learn and adopt a new skill varies from person to person. Increasing the volume of players by introducing kids to table tennis is essential for the growth of the sport.
Clips
Coach Massimo Costantini explains how introducing table tennis to a large number of children helps to identify talented players who can then be further trained and potentially become Olympians or national team members.
23:03 - 25:29 (02:25)
Summary
Coach Massimo Costantini explains how introducing table tennis to a large number of children helps to identify talented players who can then be further trained and potentially become Olympians or national team members.
ChapterTeaching Table Tennis to Kids
EpisodeSomething in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From? | Good Sport
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The success of a sports program can be traced back to the opportunities it creates.
25:29 - 27:56 (02:26)
Summary
The success of a sports program can be traced back to the opportunities it creates. Funding plays a critical role in promoting and supporting promising athletes.
ChapterTeaching Table Tennis to Kids
EpisodeSomething in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From? | Good Sport
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The reluctance of parents to allow their children to participate and excel in youth sports becomes a problem as children get older; despite attempts to push children towards athletic excellence, parents do not understand the full potential of their children in sports.
27:56 - 30:14 (02:18)
Summary
The reluctance of parents to allow their children to participate and excel in youth sports becomes a problem as children get older; despite attempts to push children towards athletic excellence, parents do not understand the full potential of their children in sports.
ChapterTeaching Table Tennis to Kids
EpisodeSomething in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From? | Good Sport
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The assessment of talent in sports involves looking at a variety of characteristics, including hard-work, mental game, and natural ability.
30:14 - 31:27 (01:13)
Summary
The assessment of talent in sports involves looking at a variety of characteristics, including hard-work, mental game, and natural ability. Not every child is going to be a professional athlete, and it is important to recognize and embrace individual strengths and weaknesses.