Group Lessons
Eola Community Center began offering group table tennis classes starting in June of 2012. These classes continue to this day and are offered on Saturdays from 9 – 10 am (Beginner session) and from 10 – 11 am (Match Play session). The classes are listed in the park district catalog as ‘Table Tennis Instruction’. The classes cost is $80 for Aurora residents and $120 for non-residents.
In July, 2018 Adult only classes were offered from 11 am to noon at a cost of $100/$150 for Aurora residents/non-residents. The 8 week sessions classes are offered on following dates:
2020 Summer Session
8 week Beginner, Match Play and Adult session starting on April 11th with these dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, (no class on 5/23 due to big tournament in Rockford), 5/30, 6/6.
8 week Beginner, Match Play and Adult session starting on July 11th, with classes on 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29.
2020 Fall Session
8 week Beginner, Match Play and Adult session starting on September 5th with these dates: 9/5, 912, 9/19 (no class on 9/26 due to Aurora Fall Open tournament), 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31.
8 week Beginner, Match Play and Adult session starting on November 7th with these dates: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 and 12/26.
Class information
Players ages 6 and up are welcome. Bring your own paddle but we also have several practice paddles if you are not sure if you like the sport and don’t want to buy one yet. We will use a table tennis robot and multiple ball training system to speed up skill development. We will not play any matches – only practice.
The Beginner class would teach proper paddle grip, stance, footwork, basic forehand and backhand strokes, basic forehand serve.
The Match Play class will get more into various serves and serve returns, forehand and backhand push. If you want to try your newly gained skills come to our regular open play times on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday or play at a club near you.
The adult class will cover both beginner and more advanced techniques depending on skill level of students simply because we are limited to 1 hour to accommodate both groups of students. If you look for more personalized training to fix your technique please consider private lessons held at regular open gym times on Wednesday and Friday.
If you are looking for a good book which explains the techniques, I would recommend the following book – “Table Tennis Steps to Success“. It’s the best book on table tennis that I know of. Purchase this book if you would like to study the game of table tennis.
Private & Group Lessons
Here are other coaches who give either private or group lessons.
| Location | Coach | Cost | Dates/Times/Additional info |
| Aurora & Naperville | Swavek Lorenc 630-251-8860
speaks English and Polish |
$40 per hour when lesson is held at student’s home. Student’s home must be no more than 10 minutes drive away from Eola Community Center and student must have a table. I don’t offer classes at my house.
$40 per hour when lesson is held at Eola Community Center. You pay at the front desk and come to me with receipt. |
Private lessons for children and adults at student’s home in the evening after 6 pm. Also at Eola Community Center in Aurora on Wednesday or Friday at 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 pm. |
| Wood Dale Park District Rec. Complex | Maria Kretschmer (630-873-0330) |
$34 R $40 NR |
for 7 – 15 yrs 8 lessons meeting once a week 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Wheaton Park District | Maria Kretschmer (630-873-0330) |
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| Schaumburg Park District | Spenser Lam (224-388-6790)
speaks: English, Chinese |
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| Hoffman Estates and surrounding areas | Junduo Zhao (847-401-2445)
speaks: English, Chinese |
$40 per hour | For ages 8 and up. The class is held in rooms 3 & 4 at the Bartlett Community Center. Here is a video of the students practice. |
| Korean Central United Methodist 203 E Camp McDonald Rd Prospect Heights |
Brian Bae
(847-707-6290) |
$50 per session, rate varies depending on student skill level | Weekdays after 3 pm at the club |
| Edge Table Tennis Club in Arlington Heights | Yoon Seok Lee 312-818-9717
The coach speaks Korean, English |
Group classes for children are held on Saturday and Sunday for 2 hours | … |
| At private club in Chinatown Square Mall but also in the suburbs | Neo Nie (708)-953-9619 Speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese |
$35 per hour | At a club in Chinatown or at students home |
| Schaumburg and surrounding areas | Zachary Moy (847)-714-4670 Speaks English and Cantonese |
$30 per hour | at student’s home |
| Palatine | Agnieszka Karve 847-814-4872 speaks English and Polish |
Call for cost | Private lessons for children and adults at your home or a at club near you |
| Seward Park District, Chicago | Steve Claflin (210-269-2292) |
$25 per hour | Saturdays – any age. |
| Washington Park District, Chicago | Steve Claflin (210-269-2292) |
$25 | Sundays – any age. |
Table tennis coaching resources:
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