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We work with everybody! All sports, all levels, from beginners to Paralympic and Olympic Champions.
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"For young players starting their table tennis journey, Gordon Fearn is for me the optimal table tennis coach. It's in that environment our paths has crossed, but I'm sure Gordon fits right into most settings.
"The combination of in depth table tennis knowledge, on a clearly higher level than necessary when operating with young beginners/intermediate players, with multisport knowledge and in addition the ability to both see each individual in the group as well as have them listening and learning, takes a lot of skills.
"The training is always serious but delivered with a good portion sense of humour, making the young players wanting to come back for the next session, prepared to answer relevant questions about the game or to take on a challenge".
Marcus Gustafson
Former Junior Head Coach
Table Tennis England
"A massive thank you to Gordon Fearn. Looking back, I’ve been lucky enough to meet a great tutor within the sport I love, table tennis. Not only a great tutor, but a great person! Thank you for the start of my journey on my level 1 table tennis course.
"I’ve been out of the sport for 18 years, after ending my time as a junior at 18. I’ve played at a fairly high level as a Junior, my understanding to the sport is advanced in terms of strokes played. Right from the start, Gordon’s communication and understanding of learning, pulled me in straight away. His understanding and simplicity of the sport is on another level to anything I’ve ever witnessed. To be able to pick apart each stroke, to break it down step by step, and to witness developments of a player within minutes, if not seconds, was amazing to be a part of. More so, aspects away from the table and the sport, warm-ups and fundamental skills, his experience is simply amazing. I’m in awe of his approach, even messaging Gordon throughout the course to simply say how inspiring he truly is.
"Constantly challenging and questioning to make us all aware, of what’s happening or could be happening. Allowing us to think outside the box, approaching all aspects in a variety of ways to show us there isn’t one way to coach. Believing in bringing out your personality to bring to coaching, on and away from the table. I’ve already taken so many aspects of Gordon’s coaching away from the course to implement it into my coaching journey. If you ever get the chance to work with Gordon, you’ll have a great time. I’ve found new ways of learning because of this course, and especially Gordon. A huge thank you to helping me at the start of my journey!
"I’m already wanting to be apart of any future workshops with Gordon, eager to get going again. I’m sure I’m speaking on behalf of everyone on our course, we loved every part of it. Thank you Gordon, you’re amazing!"
Philip Wilkinson
Level one coaching course attendee
"I've had the privilege of attending Level 2 Table Tennis and Fundamentals for Table Tennis courses with Gordon as the tutor. His knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm are second to none, and I appreciate that he has worked hard to become a movement specialist.
"After taking his courses, I decided to sign up for his table tennis coaching in both group and one-on-one formats. The sessions are of the highest quality—fun and engaging. I developed as a player, athlete, and most importantly as a person under Gordon's coaching. Highly recommend!"
Harry White
Managing Director - Aim Strong Sport
January 2020
"I worked with Gordon towards London 2012 Olympic Games. The reason for working with him was his expertise in Speed Agility and Quickness and the ability to translate skills to performance. He was an integral part of my success team which managed to achieve a Gold medal at this event. The qualities and philosophy he brought to the team added great value and experience in the performance arena! Gordon has great empathy not just as a coach but also towards the athlete. His sessions are very athlete focused with progress always at the forefront of his thinking. I would without doubt recommend Gordon to be part of any performance team moving forwards as I feel he has great qualities and experience in lots of different areas to enhance a performance environment."
Richard Whitehead MBE
Double Paralympic gold medallist
World Record
World finals 2012 London 200m – 24.38s (WR)
Silver, 2020 Tokyo 200 m T61
Gold, 2012 London 200 m T42
Gold, 2011 Christchurch 200 m T42
Gold, 2017 London 200 m T42
Bronze, 2017 London 100 m T42
Gold, 2012 Stadskanaal 200 m T42
Gold, 2016 Grosseto 100 m T42
Gold, 2016 Grosseto 200 m T42
Bronze, 2012 Stadskanaal 100 m T42
We love visiting schools. Here are some of the cards and pictures from the kids we have worked with...