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Compass Talent Support Programme opens for applications
One player joined the compass Talent Support Programme last year. Will anyone be joining in 2026? Applications are now open.
Latest
Compass Talent Support Programme opens for applications
One player joined the compass Talent Support Programme last year. Will anyone be joining in 2026? Applications are now open.
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Jochen Leiss: Nice performance at the end
compass's former managing director Jochen Leiss reflects on his mission to develop European talents and shares his challenges and goals with the impact made on the table tennis world.
Evelyn Simon: The first step has been taken
Interview with compass coach Evelyn Simon about her protégé Annett Kaufmann, whose success comes from a mixture of talent, personal growth and a strong support system. With her ultimate goal being the Olympics, she’s on a great path headed there.
Evelyn Simon: The art of opening the heart
Evelyn Simon is a coach at compass and focuses on player’s development in a supportive and peaceful environment. She works with talents like Annett Kaufmann to unlock their potential.
Hugo Calderano: Constantly on the lookout
Exploring the Brazilian table tennis player Hugo Calderano’s journey into the top 10 players of the world and his ongoing search for success and commitment to constant improvement.
Oliver Alke: Discovering young talent early
Portrait of Oliver Alke, an expert coach of the compass Foundation, who works with young talents like Lleyton Ullmann and Eduard Kardon.
Gauzy Style: Continuous training and a new backhand
compass table tennis talent Simon Gauzy shares his excitement at finally participating in a competition after the pandemic.
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WTT titles and several medals for compass players
Three golds and four silvers have recently been won by compass supported talents at the WTT Youth Contender Series.
Small compass camps with big impact
One of compass's tools to support their talents is to organise small, individual and intensive camps. Several of these were successfully held in early 2025.
Story of Annett Kaufmann: Inner circle collaboration is the key to success
How did Annett Kaufmann manage to ignite table tennis fever in Germany and at the same time pass her high school exams with flying colours?