private TABLE TENNIS coachinG (1-to-1 lessons)

Private coaching sessions are 1-hour lessons designed for committed Table Tennis players who want to take their Table Tennis game to the next level. These sessions need to be pre-arranged as there are limited sessions available each week and will cost $55.00 per session.

Our coach, Dinyar Irani is:

  • A passionate Table Tennis coach who is available for beginner to advanced players

  • ITTF-PTT Internationally Qualified Coach

  • Auckland Table Tennis Team Coach

  • The Tune Table Tennis Club Head Coach

  • Auckland Table Tennis Association Development Coach

  • Pakuranga College Table Tennis Team Coach

  • ACG Parnell Table Tennis Team Coach

  • Glendowie College Table Tennis Team Coach

  • Ponsonby Intermediate Table Tennis Team Coach

  • New Zealand Men's Team Player 2018 - 2020

Dinyar also represented New Zealand at the 2018 World Table Tennis Championships in Halmstad, Sweden and reached a highest world ranking of 253 on the ITTF Men's World Ranking List.

If you would like to book a private coaching session please feel free to contact Dinyar on 021 146 0739.

 
“YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN,
YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO TEACH.”
— Les Brown
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Dinyar Irani

“I enjoy training and competing in table tennis tournaments myself, but what I have realised is that I enjoy giving back to the game even more. Helping other people achieve their goals and watching them improve makes me feel like I am making a difference in this world. Everyone learns differently and can develop a unique style of play - and I find it very fulfilling to help people take their game to the next level through providing a tailor-made learning experience. All I ask is for my students to work hard, work smart, ask questions and always try their best to achieve their goals.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. WHICH TYPES OF PEOPLE ARE PRIVATE TABLE TENNIS COACHING LESSONS FOR?

    • Anyone who wants to improve their game or match play.

    • A beginner who wants to learn the basics.

    • A player who is returning to the game after a few years and wanting to get their skills back fast.

    • A player who is wanting to improve to get better results in Table Tennis Tournaments and Summer and/or Winter Interclub.

    • Someone who has trouble with a particular stroke or shot and wants to amend their bad habits.

    • A good player who wants to become a top player.

  2. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE COACHING LESSONS?

    • Private Table Tennis coaching is the best way to improve because the coaching session is entirely focused on you and your game. Dinyar will be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses and will be entirely focused on your game for the whole hour. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you will improve and how motivated you will feel.

    • The sessions are more intense than the Group Coaching, but they are designed to encourage rapid progression of your game. These sessions can cover all aspects of your game, or a very specific request.

  3. CAN I BOOK MULTIPLE HOURS OF PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS?

    • Based on availability, Dinyar can do a maximum duration of 2-hours per private coaching session per person. This is to ensure the student has enough time to absorb everything that was taught in the session and to prevent overexertion injuries from excessive physical effort.

  4. CAN I BOOK A ONE-OFF SESSION?

    • Yes! Depending on availability, it is fine to book one introductory session and try it out before setting a regular weekly booking if you find it enjoyable and if the session meets your needs.

  5. CAN I SHARE THE COACHING SESSION WITH ANOTHER PLAYER? If so, DOES IT COST EXTRA?

    • Yes! Is it fine to book in a session for two players for one session, bearing in mind that Dinyar will work with each player individually, where each player will receive 30-mins of table time. There will be no extra costs for shared sessions.

  6. CAN I RECEIVE 1-TO-1 ONLINE COACHING?

  7. CAN I CHOOSE WHAT TO WORK ON WITHIN THE PRIVATE COACHING SESSION?

    • Yes! There are many areas which Dinyar can work with you to improve your Table Tennis skills, such as:

      a) Setting your Table Tennis goals (long term, short term, and for each session)

      b) Technical stroke-based learning (forehand-backhand drive, loop, push, smashing, lobbing, short play, flick etc.)

      c) Correct footwork (ready-position, small-step, side-step, cross-step etc.)

      d) Service and receive

      e) Understanding spin (creating spin and reading spin)

      f) Playing strategy (tactics for match-play and mental game)

      g) Improving consistency and understanding rhythm

      h) Multi-ball training (improving through isolation)

  8. WHERE WILL THE PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS BE HELD?

  9. HOW DO THE PRIVATE LESSONS WORK? DO I NEED TO FIX A SCHEDULE?

    • Yes! Most people who are taking private coaching lessons usually have a regular 1-hour session time every week. Just like any regular physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases, regular private coaching lessons can help you improve your Table Tennis and reduce the risk of developing several bad Table Tennis habits which cause your skill level to plateau early.

  10. DO YOU HAVE ADULT LEARNERS?

    • Yes! Dinyar has students from 6 years-old to 85+ years-old. Table tennis is a sport for life, you can start at anytime!