1. Why Choose a Professional Table Tennis Coach in Melbourne?
If you practice table tennis a lot but don’t get the improve, I suggest you taking a table tennis course for learning.
Because in the most of situation, the learner don’t know what’s wrong with their action, including standing position, way to hold the racket, even the concept of preparing the competition.
So if you want to make a huge progress in short time, I think find a table tennis coach will be the easiest way for you.
2. How much you should pay for table tennis coaching.
The amount of money depends on coach’s teaching experience and his tricks. The personal 1 on 1 average training coast will around $60-$80 per hour.
And there is also different from personal training and group training. For group session, the average cost is around $10-$20 per hour.
But in most of group session, the time you can get table tennis instruction is very few. Because there are around 10-20 people also waiting for instruction. In the most of time, you just playing with the other guy who also learning.
3. How to choose between Personal coaching or Group Session
First thing is consider your budget.
The training fee is huge different between them. If you can afford $50-60 / H , obviously I will recommend you to join the private training to get instruction and improve immediately.
And I think personal training also fit the people who really enjoy table tennis and have the ambition to make a huge progress. Because the coaching fee is not cheap, so this will much suitable for those who really want to train.
Second is considering your available time
Most of group table tennis session have their fix time like starting from afternoon and some of starting from around 19:30.
If you want more flexible training time, the personal coach will much suitable for you . And you can decide the course frequency and how long you want in single course.
Third is your personal table tennis goal
For experienced player, the may just need the practice and remain their feeling of table tennis, so it will be good choice for them to join group session.
But for beginner, It will be much better to find a coach at first, to make you have the basic concept of table tennis.
Because when you just start learning table tennis, you may have some potential mistake and if you don’t correct in time, if will become harder and harder the change and fix it.
4. Where can find coach and play Table Tennis in Melbourne
4.1 MSAC Table Tennis Centre (Albert Park)
That is the place I highly recommend. It is a non-slippery floor and very wide space and also a lot of tables as well.
Really good for people who want to play casual or training.
Here is the basic information about MSAC:
- Professional 16-table facility
- High-quality Butterfly tables
- Available for casual play and serious training
- Located at: Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
- Operating hours: 7 AM – 10 PM daily
- Coaching services available
4.2 Melbourne Table Tennis Federation (Yarraville)
- One of Melbourne’s oldest table tennis venues
- Multiple tables with professional lighting
- Regular tournaments and social competitions
- Membership options available
- Great for both beginners and advanced players
4.3 Maccabi Table Tennis Club (Caulfield)
- Well-maintained facility
- Strong community atmosphere
- Regular social sessions
- Competitive league matches
- Welcoming to players of all levels
Box Hill Table Tennis Stadium
- Large facility with multiple tables
- Popular among local Asian community
- Affordable casual rates
- Regular coaching sessions
- Social competitions available
University Venues in Melbourne
- Melbourne University Sports Centre
- RMIT Recreation Facilities
- Monash University Sports Complex
- Available to students and public
- Modern facilities
Table tennis Prices for Booking and Coach
For most of people, it’s very affordable for playing table tennis in casual.
Most of the place are charge by hours, so you can find friend first and share the fee together.
Here is some points about play casual:
- Average rates: $5-15 per hour
- Equipment rental available
- Peak and off-peak pricing
- Student discounts at most venues
- Group booking options
Tips for Players to enjoy more table tennis
- Avoid Peak Times
- Evenings are busiest
- Weekends can be crowded
- Book in advance when possible
- Morning sessions usually quieter
- Transport Access
- Most centers near public transport
- Parking available at major venues
- Bike racks at many locations
- Consider location accessibility
- Additional Features
- Many venues have cafes/kiosks
- Shower facilities at larger centers
- Pro shops at some locations
- Social areas for players
