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Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageHow Tariff-Induced Volatility is Impacting Market Rates | March 17, 2025Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and Ben Larcombe discuss the current state of the market, focusing on volatility, the impact of tariffs, inflation trends, and consumer sentiment. They analyze how these factors influence economic projections and the Federal Reserve's potential actions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding consumer behavior in shaping economic outcomes.Takeaways:Market Volatility: The current market volatility is significantly influenced by tariff discussions and their economic implications, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for consumers and businesses alike.Inflation Trends: Inflation expectations are...2025-03-1731 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueHow Tariff-Induced Volatility is Impacting Market Rates | March 17, 2025Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and Ben Larcombe discuss the current state of the market, focusing on volatility, the impact of tariffs, inflation trends, and consumer sentiment. They analyze how these factors influence economic projections and the Federal Reserve's potential actions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding consumer behavior in shaping economic outcomes.Takeaways:Market Volatility: The current market volatility is significantly influenced by tariff discussions and their economic implications, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for consumers and businesses alike.Inflation Trends: Inflation expectations are...2025-03-1731 min
Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageUnderstanding Builder Forward Commitments in Today's Market | Feb. 18, 2025Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. Join Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Jeff Casella as they dive into the pressing issues facing today's market, with a special focus on how high inflation is impacting mortgage rates. Jim kicks off the episode by exploring how the current economic environment is shaping builder strategies, particularly the trend of offering rate buy-downs to attract buyers in a high-interest market. Ben provides an insightful analysis of the latest CPI data, highlighting the market's surprising resilience despite ongoing inflationary pressures.We explored the mechanics of builder forward co...2025-02-1829 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueUnderstanding Builder Forward Commitments in Today's Market | Feb. 18, 2025Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. Join Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Jeff Casella as they dive into the pressing issues facing today's market, with a special focus on how high inflation is impacting mortgage rates. Jim kicks off the episode by exploring how the current economic environment is shaping builder strategies, particularly the trend of offering rate buy-downs to attract buyers in a high-interest market. Ben provides an insightful analysis of the latest CPI data, highlighting the market's surprising resilience despite ongoing inflationary pressures.We explored the mechanics of builder forward co...2025-02-1829 min
Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageFrom Tariffs to AI Tech: What’s Shaping the Market Today | Feb. 3, 2025Welcome to this week's episode of Optimal Insights!In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the economy, the impact of tariffs, and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Recent data indicates that interest rates remain resilient, and we continue to grapple with inflation—it's quite the rollercoaster ride.Join Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Kevin Foley as they analyze the Federal Reserve's recent actions and their implications for navigating these high-rate conditions. Additionally, we provide an important update on tariffs that could significantly affect trade with Canada, Mexico, and China, po...2025-02-0328 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueFrom Tariffs to AI Tech: What’s Shaping the Market Today | Feb. 3, 2025Welcome to this week's episode of Optimal Insights!In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the economy, the impact of tariffs, and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Recent data indicates that interest rates remain resilient, and we continue to grapple with inflation—it's quite the rollercoaster ride.Join Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Kevin Foley as they analyze the Federal Reserve's recent actions and their implications for navigating these high-rate conditions. Additionally, we provide an important update on tariffs that could significantly affect trade with Canada, Mexico, and China, po...2025-02-0328 min
Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageMarket Insights | New Market Instrument Launch: Mortgage Rate Futures | Jan. 21, 2025Welcome to Optimal Insights. In this episode, Optimal Blue experts discuss the launch of the Mortgage Rate (OB30C) futures contract. This capital markets instrument represents a significant advancement in hedging strategies for lenders, providing a new tool that directly relates to the primary mortgage rate. Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Kevin Foley discuss the implications of this innovative financial instrument, which aims to enhance the efficiency of hedging mortgage rate pipelines. Additionally, the speakers highlight recent positive inflation data and its impact on the bond market, illustrating the current economic landscape. Listeners are encouraged...2025-01-2132 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueMarket Insights | New Market Instrument Launch: Mortgage Rate Futures | Jan. 21, 2025Welcome to Optimal Insights. In this episode, Optimal Blue experts discuss the launch of the Mortgage Rate (OB30C) futures contract. This capital markets instrument represents a significant advancement in hedging strategies for lenders, providing a new tool that directly relates to the primary mortgage rate. Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Kevin Foley discuss the implications of this innovative financial instrument, which aims to enhance the efficiency of hedging mortgage rate pipelines. Additionally, the speakers highlight recent positive inflation data and its impact on the bond market, illustrating the current economic landscape. Listeners are encouraged...2025-01-2132 min
Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageNavigating the Markets: Understanding Jobs, Inflation, and Interest Rates | Jan. 13, 2025In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and Ben Larcombe discuss the latest economic indicators impacting the mortgage industry. They explore the implications of last week's strong jobs report, rising mortgage rates, and key inflation metrics, providing insights on how these factors influence lending practices and the broader economic landscape.The episode offers strategies for navigating the evolving mortgage market and staying informed about industry trends.Takeaways:Robust Job Growth: December saw an addition of 256,000 jobs, highlighting economic strength and potential wage pressures.Rising Mortgage Rates: Conventional 30-year mortgage rates are ne...2025-01-1337 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueNavigating the Markets: Understanding Jobs, Inflation, and Interest Rates | Jan. 13, 2025In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and Ben Larcombe discuss the latest economic indicators impacting the mortgage industry. They explore the implications of last week's strong jobs report, rising mortgage rates, and key inflation metrics, providing insights on how these factors influence lending practices and the broader economic landscape.The episode offers strategies for navigating the evolving mortgage market and staying informed about industry trends.Takeaways:Robust Job Growth: December saw an addition of 256,000 jobs, highlighting economic strength and potential wage pressures.Rising Mortgage Rates: Conventional 30-year mortgage rates are ne...2025-01-1337 min
Optimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueLooking Ahead to 2025 & Year-End Market Wrap | Dec. 23, 2024Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts offer an analysis of the economic landscape as we approach the new year.Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, and Ben Larcombe discuss the Federal Reserve's recent announcements and their implications for interest rates, highlighting a potential pause in rate cuts moving into 2025. The team reflects on the economic events of 2024 while offering insights on key areas to monitor in the coming year, including governmental policies and market trends that could impact the mortgage industry.Join us as we wrap up the year and p...2024-12-2331 minOptimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageLooking Ahead to 2025 & Year-End Market Wrap | Dec. 23, 2024Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts offer an analysis of the economic landscape as we approach the new year.Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, and Ben Larcombe discuss the Federal Reserve's recent announcements and their implications for interest rates, highlighting a potential pause in rate cuts moving into 2025. The team reflects on the economic events of 2024 while offering insights on key areas to monitor in the coming year, including governmental policies and market trends that could impact the mortgage industry.Join us as we wrap up the year and p...2024-12-2331 min
Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageThe Current Landscape of Mortgage Servicing Rights and Recapture | Nov. 25, 2024Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the impact of recent economic data and holiday trading schedules on profitability. Ben Larcombe highlights a notable uptick in existing home sales, marking the first year-over-year increase since 2021, while also cautioning about potential slowdowns due to rising rates. The conversation shifts to the political landscape with insights from the recent IMN conference, where Vimi Vasudeva shares critical topics, including the ongoing challenges of recapture strategies and the implications of a new administration's policies on mortgage servicing rights. With a focus on upcoming ec...2024-11-2531 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueThe Current Landscape of Mortgage Servicing Rights and Recapture | Nov. 25, 2024Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the impact of recent economic data and holiday trading schedules on profitability. Ben Larcombe highlights a notable uptick in existing home sales, marking the first year-over-year increase since 2021, while also cautioning about potential slowdowns due to rising rates. The conversation shifts to the political landscape with insights from the recent IMN conference, where Vimi Vasudeva shares critical topics, including the ongoing challenges of recapture strategies and the implications of a new administration's policies on mortgage servicing rights. With a focus on upcoming ec...2024-11-2531 min
Optimal Blue Podcasts – Optimal Insights & Market AdvantageWhat are Mortgage Servicing Rights and Why Should Originators Care? | Nov. 18, 2024Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the mortgage market, highlighting the challenges and opportunities as interest rates hover above 6.8%. The discussion emphasizes the rise in cash-out refinancing due to significant home equity, even as overall volume struggles in the face of increasing rates. Experts provide insights into recent economic indicators, including inflation readings and retail sales data, which remain closely monitored by the market. Additionally, the episode features a detailed conversation about mortgage servicing rights (MSRs). Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how MSRs impact lo...2024-11-1832 minOptimal Insights - Real-Time Data and Capital Markets Insights - Optimal BlueWhat are Mortgage Servicing Rights and Why Should Originators Care? | Nov. 18, 2024Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the mortgage market, highlighting the challenges and opportunities as interest rates hover above 6.8%. The discussion emphasizes the rise in cash-out refinancing due to significant home equity, even as overall volume struggles in the face of increasing rates. Experts provide insights into recent economic indicators, including inflation readings and retail sales data, which remain closely monitored by the market. Additionally, the episode features a detailed conversation about mortgage servicing rights (MSRs). Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how MSRs impact lo...2024-11-1832 min
St John's Church Tunbridge WellsI am the Resurrection and the Life | John 11:1-44 | Ben LarcombeBen Larcombe preaches on John 11:1-44
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facebook.com/stjohnstw/2023-03-2630 minSt John's Church Tunbridge Wells23-08-2020 - Dying in Faith - Hebrews 11:13-16Ben Larcombe preaches on Hebrews 11:13-16
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The Expert Table Tennis PodcastAlex Horscroft: Serving Your Way to County Champion (Bonus Interview)
The Expert Table Tennis Podcast is back (finally). But we’re currently in lockdown because of coronavirus, so I thought I’d do something different. In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Horscroft – a new guest writer for the Expert Table Tennis blog!
Alex only started playing table tennis at the age of 12 and he admits that he didn’t even take it very seriously at first. Despite that, he managed to become the top-ranked junior in his county of Suffolk. And interestingly, he attributes his success to the quality and deceptiveness of his serves.
Sponsor...2020-03-3134 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastTalent, Practice, and Why Harrie Almost Quit Table Tennis (S02E08)
This is Episode #8 of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re talking talent, practice, and why a few weeks ago Harrie almost quit table tennis altogether!
If you’ve ever worried that you might be untalented and felt on the verge of quitting, this is the episode for you! I hope it’ll also be interesting for anyone who’s pondered the impact that natural talent has on your table tennis potential.
Sponsored by… TableTennisUniversity.com
Today’s episode is sponsored by TableTennisUniversity.com – and in particular...2019-11-2852 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastTom Lodziak: How to Crush It as an Adult Beginner (Bonus Interview)
Harrie’s not been very well this month so this is a special bonus episode of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe. In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Lodziak for a chat about how to crush it as an adult beginner.
Like Harrie, Tom didn’t start playing table tennis until his mid-twenties. Over the past 12 years, he’s worked hard to improve his game, move up the levels, and he now competes (very well, I might add) in the top division of the Cambridge Table Tennis League.
Sponsored by… Palio by ETT2019-10-3051 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastQuality vs Quantity: Table Tennis Training (S02E07)
This is Episode #7 of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re discussing the quality and quantity of your training.
This season, Harrie’s made some changes to his weekly training schedule. Instead of playing as much table tennis as possible, he’s going to focus on just three high-quality sessions per week. To find out why you’ll have to listen to this episode.
Sponsored by… Power Pong
Today’s episode is sponsored by PowerPong.org and in particular their new Power Pong 5000 table tennis robot.
2019-09-2646 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastHarder, Better, Faster, Stronger Table Tennis (S02E06)
This is Episode #6 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about the physical side of table tennis.
Is physical training even important for table tennis? If so, what kinds of stuff should we be doing? Harrie has a background in physical power sports like rugby, sprinting and bodybuilding, so I wanted to pick his brain!
Sponsored by… TableTennisUniversity.com
Today’s episode is sponsored by TableTennisUniversity.com – a revolutionary online training program created by former Chinese pro, Tao Li.
For the next 8 da...2019-08-3145 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastBeating Nerves, Handling Pressure, and Managing Your Emotions (S02E05)
This is Episode #5 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about the mental and emotional side of our sport.
If you struggle to beat your nerves, handle the pressure of a big match or manage your crazy emotions at the table – and let’s be honest, that’s all of us, at one time or another – then this is the episode for you!
Sponsored by… Eastfield Co.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Eastfield (my table tennis equipment brand) and in particular, the Eastfield Offe...2019-07-2952 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastHarrie’s Top 5 Table Tennis Drills (S02E04)
This is Episode #4 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about our favourite table tennis drills!
If you’re looking to add some more table tennis drills into your training, this is the episode for you. We’ll be sharing some regular, irregular, multiball, and service/return drills.
Sponsored by… Eastfield Co.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Eastfield (my table tennis equipment brand) and in particular, the Eastfield Offensive Table Tennis Bat.
The Eastfield Offensive is the bat that I’ve been usin...2019-06-2849 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastHarrie’s 2018/19 End-of-Season Review (S02E03)
This is Episode #3 of the new style Expert Table Tennis Podcast! This month we’re doing an end-of-season review of Harrie’s table tennis season and setting goals for 2019/20.
We break the year up into three phases; pre-season (May-August), first-half (September-December), and second-half (January-April). We also speak in terms of process, performance, and outcome goals – I explain what that means in the episode.
Sponsored by… TableTennisUniversity.com
Today’s episode is sponsored by TableTennisUniversity.com (one of the other websites I run).
Table Tennis University is a revolutionary online training program created by...2019-05-3047 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Table Tennis (S02E02)
This is Episode #2 of the new style Expert Table Tennis Podcast! I’m joined once again by my good friend Harrie Austin-Jones and this week we’re chatting about the ultimate beginner’s guide to table tennis.
Harrie’s been playing table tennis for about two and a half years now so, in effect, I’m asking him… “If you could go back in time to when you first started; What would you tell yourself? What would you do differently? What do you think you did right?
Sponsored by… TableTennisUniversity.com
Today’s episode is sponsor...2019-04-2948 minThe Expert Table Tennis PodcastWho is Harrie Austin-Jones? (S02E01)
After a two-year break, The Expert Table Tennis Podcast is back! From now on, I’ll be joined for each episode by my good friend Harrie Austin-Jones.
This first episode (of what I’m calling “Season 2”) is your chance to get to know Harrie and his epic table tennis journey, so far.
Sponsored by… TableTennisUniversity.com
Today’s episode is sponsored by TableTennisUniversity.com (one of the other websites I run).
Table Tennis University is a revolutionary online training program created by former Chinese pro, Tao Li. It was designed to transform yo...2019-03-2540 min
The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast#32: Financial Independence & Early RetirementShould financial independence and early retirement be your end goal? Ben Larcombe and Sam Priestley discuss their different attitudes towards financial independence and the FIRE movement. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast: What is Financial Independence? My Updated Investment Strategy – Investing In The Light Of Brexit 2019-03-0700 minThe Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast#28: Should You Turn Your Hobby Into A Business?I am joined by guest co-host Ben Larcombe to talk about whether you should turn your hobby into a business. Ben is my business partner and together we run Eastfield Sporting Goods Co and Pipehouse Gin. He is the perfect person to talk to because turning his hobbies into businesses is exactly what he been doing very successfully for the last 10 years. We discuss: Will the hobby work as a business? How do you create a business? Will starting a business make you lose the love for your hobby? What are our plans for future hobby related bus...2019-02-1900 minThe Lazy Entrepreneur PodcastBonus: An Interview With My Long Term Business Partner Ben LarcombeBen is one of my favourite people. Someone who really inspires me and have a huge influence on the way I do business. In particular, he approaches problems in a unique way and is very comfortable going against the advice of his peers.2018-11-1500 min
Ask a Table Tennis Coach057: How to Serve with Corkscrew SpinHow to Serve with Corkscrew Spin2017-04-0400 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach056: How to Stop Changing Grip Between ShotsHow to Stop Changing Grip Between Shots2017-03-2000 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach055: How to Play as Well in Matches as in TrainingHow to Play as Well in Matches as in Training2017-03-1700 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach054: How to Get Backspin on a Reverse Pendulum ServeHow to Get Backspin on a Reverse Pendulum Serve2017-03-1600 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach053: How to Start Coaching Table Tennis BeginnersHow to Start Coaching Table Tennis Beginners2017-03-1500 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach052: How to Switch From a European to a Chinese RubberHow to Switch From a European to a Chinese Rubber2017-03-1500 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach051: How to Stop Playing All Forehands in MatchesHow to Stop Playing All Forehands in Matches2017-03-1500 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach050: How to Plan a Third-Ball AttackHow to Plan a Third-Ball Attack2017-03-1000 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach049: How to Transfer Practice Skills to a MatchHow to Transfer Practice Skills to a Match2017-03-0900 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach048: How to Recover After Your ServiceHow to Recover After Your Service2017-03-0800 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach047: How to Play Well When You're TiredHow to Play Well When You're Tired2017-03-0700 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach046: How to Get Maximum Spin on Your ServesHow to Get Maximum Spin on Your Serves2017-03-0600 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach045: How to Hold Your Free Arm During PlayHow to Hold Your Free Arm During Play2017-03-0300 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach044: How to Choose Between Short and Long PipsHow to Choose Between Short and Long Pips2017-03-0200 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach043: How to Transfer Weight During a Forehand LoopHow to Transfer Weight During a Forehand Loop2017-03-0100 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#41 – Sam Dance: Karaoke, Patrick Franziska, and Local LeagueSam Dance is a member of The Expert Table Tennis Academy (my online community) and has a fascinating table tennis story to share that includes some karaoke, Patrick Franziska (a professional German table tennis player), and lots of local league table tennis.
From time to time I like to share the real life story of an ETT Academy member. I always find these really inspiring and I know you guys enjoy them too. Sam is the fifth ETT Academy member to be brave enough to join me on the podcast for an interview!
Sa...2017-03-0145 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach042: How to Bounce Back After a Long BreakHow to Bounce Back After a Long Break2017-02-2800 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach041: How to Keep Your Wrist LooseHow to Keep Your Wrist Loose2017-02-2700 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach040: How to Increase Your Table Tennis StaminaHow to Increase Your Table Tennis Stamina2017-02-2400 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach039: How to Break Through a PlateauHow to Break Through a Plateau2017-02-2300 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach038: How to Play Great Table Tennis in Your 50sHow to Play Great Table Tennis in Your 50s2017-02-2200 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach037: How to Get Sponsorship as a Table Tennis PlayerHow to Get Sponsorship as a Table Tennis Player2017-02-2100 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach036: How to Switch Between Forehand and BackhandHow to Switch Between Forehand and Backhand2017-02-2000 minAsk a Table Tennis Coach035: How to Get More Power on Your ForehandHow to Get More Power on Your Forehand2017-02-1700 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#40 – Dan Seemiller: Revelations of a Table Tennis ChampionDan Seemiller is an American table tennis legend. He is five times US Men’s Singles Champion, twelve times US Men’s Doubles Champion, and seven times US Mixed Doubles Champion. That’s pretty impressive, to say the least!
But he didn’t stop there… Dan transitioned to table tennis coaching and coached the US National Team for 10 years. He has also been USATT President and organized dozens of major tournaments. He currently working on the 2018 World Veteran Games, which will be held in Las Vegas.
Dan Seemiller Interview
What makes Dan’s stor...2017-02-0151 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#39 – Samson Dubina: Enhance Your Game with TT-FlexSamson Dubina was last a guest on the show roughly 18 months ago. In that episode, we discussed his training and preparation for the Team USA Rio 2016 selections. Today, we’ll focus on TT-Flex!
Unfortunately, Samson didn’t quite make it into the Olympic team but he’s had a fantastic 2016 – both as a player and a coach. In May he managed to achieve a career high USATT rating of 2619, a level that very few US-born table tennis players ever achieve. On top of that, he has been coaching many of Ohio’s top juniors and introducing his young kids...2017-01-0135 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#38 – Colin Wilson: How to Fulfil Your PotentialColin Wilson is probably the perfect guest for an episode of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast. As a player, he represented England for many years and is a double Commonwealth medallist. As a coach, he has worked with the English national team at all levels and trained some of the top players in the country.
On top of all that Colin also works with top business people and coaches to help them to continually improve their performance in a variety of fields. And… he has just opened Corby Smash Table Tennis Club – a full-time table tennis club with...2016-09-0141 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#37 – Jeff Plumb & Alois Rosario: PingSkills Answer Your QuestionsJeff Plumb and Alois Rosario are the guys behind PingSkills, easily the most popular table tennis coaching channel on YouTube. They have been teaching table tennis to players the world over ever since they made their first PingSkills video back in 2007.
Alois Rosario is one of the best table tennis coaches in Australia, and has worked closely with the national team for many years. Jeff Plumb is a very high-level table tennis player who represented Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
PingSkills Interview
To date, Jeff and Alois have produce 269 episodes...2016-08-0155 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#36 – Dan McLaughlin: How to Master Any SkillBack in 2010, Dan McLaughlin decided he wanted to become a professional golfer. The only problem was, he’d never played 18 holes of golf in his life! He didn’t let that stop him, though.
He packed in his job as a commercial photographer and began “The Dan Plan” – 10,000 hours of golf deliberate practice. He’s now six years into his challenge so I thought now would be a great time to check in with him, find out how he is getting on, and ask him what he’s learned so far from his journey.
Dan McLaugh...2016-07-0154 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#35 – Alan Cooke: England’s Performance CoachAlan Cooke is the Performance Coach at Table Tennis England. That means he works very closely with our national teams and travels with them to tournaments. If you watched any of the World Team Championships out in Kuala Lumpur you will have seen Alan corner coaching Paul Drinkhall, Liam Pitchford, and Sam Walker to an incredible bronze medal result.
As a player, Alan Cooke made his England senior debut in 1984. He won countless national titles and was consistently England #1 during his era. He reached a career high of 27th in the world rankings in 1990 and made a...2016-06-0143 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#34 – Gavin Evans: Bulletproof Table TennisIn many ways, you could say that Gavin Evans was always destined for table tennis greatness. He was born into a family where both parents played to a high-level and he had two older brothers who were both part of the England Youth Squad. Add to that Gavin’s immediate love of the sport and you have the perfect combination.
He began playing at 5-years-old. By 11, Gavin had overtaken both of his older brothers and was beginning to establish himself as the best young player in Europe. For the next four years, he was near enough unbeatable in...2016-05-0153 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#33 – Sean O’Neill: Top Tips for Intermediate PlayersSean O’Neill is one of the most knowledgeable and respected table tennis coaches in the USA. As a player, he represented USATT during the 80s and 90s, reaching a career high world ranking inside the top 100.
In 1995, Sean transitioned to coaching and has worked with a number of top USA players, as well thousands of beginners and improvers. Among some of his students are former guests on the show Brian Pace and Tahl Leibovitz!
This is an opportunity to hear from a really brilliant coach. I decided to keep the interview quite re...2016-04-0157 minThe Expert Table Tennis Podcast#32 – William Henzell: Time to RetireWilliam Henzell is without a doubt the greatest table tennis player Australia has ever produced. He has won the men’s national championships a record 13 times, consistently been ranked among the top 100 players in the world, and had some fantastic results representing Australia in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Then, a couple of weeks ago, Will released a statement on Facebook announcing his retirement from competitive table tennis. With Rio 2016 Olympic qualification just months away this came as a bit of shock to many table tennis fans. Despite cutting back his training in recent years, Will is st...2016-03-0141 min