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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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Annett Kaufmann: My family is my psychologist
Compass talent Annett Kaufmann shares her insights on fitness training, breathing techniques, daily routine and hobbies.
2024 was an excellent year for compass: Interview with Daniel Zwickl, managing director
compass supported Danilo Faso had a perfect start to the year 2025. At the Youth Star Contender in Tunis, he won all three events in which he competed - singles, doubles & mixed doubles.
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.
Mirsad Fazlic: Honesty and care as the main concept
Portrait of Mirsad Fazlic, a Yugoslavian-born coach, who made a major impact on German table tennis. As a coach, his philosophy is based on trust and care as he works to develop young talents into future champions.
Expert column
Annett Kaufmann: My family is my psychologist
Compass talent Annett Kaufmann shares her insights on fitness training, breathing techniques, daily routine and hobbies.
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.
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.
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Seven compass supported players start at the 2025 European Youth Championship in Ostrava
This year's European Youth Championships will be held in Ostrava, Czechia, from 11th to 20th July. Six of our compass-supported players will be competing in the U15 category at the EYC 2025, in singles, doubles, mixed doubles and the team competition.
Ladimir mixed doubles champion in Sandefjord
Despite being an Under-13 player, Ladimir Mayorov won the mixed doubles title at the WTT Youth Contender in Sandefjord, Norway, in the U15 category, partnering Renata Shypsha.
Successful week for several compass players
Several compass supported players achieved excellent results in national and international competitions held at the end of May.
Welcome to compass, Adela!
compass welcomes Adela Brhelova to the foundation's talent squad.
Silver for Josi at the European U21 Championships
Josi Neumann won a silver medal in the mixed doubles at the U21 European Championships. And compass alumnus Flavien Coton won the singles title!
Jeffrey won in Sarajevo
compass supported Jeffrey Wei won his first international title when he won the U13 title in Sarajevo.
Several medals for compass at Star Contender in Metz
compass supported Danilo Faso was a top 8 finisher in the U19 singles, a semi-finalist in the U15 singles and a finalist in the U15 doubles at the WTT Star Contender in Metz, France. Görkem Öcal won the U15 doubles and reached the semi-finals in the singles.
Victories for Josi and Ladimir
Josi Neumann and Ladimir Mayorov were victorious when the WTT Youth Contender Tour visited Serbia and France.
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?
Five medals at Youth Star Contender for Görkem and Josi
compass supported Görkem Öcal and Josi Neumann performed well at the Youth Star Contender in Doha.
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Ladimir mixed doubles winner at WTT Youth Star Contender
compass-supported 12-year-old Ladimir Mayorov from Spain won the U15 mixed titles, pairing with his compatriot Renata Shypsha when the WTT Youth Star Contender was played in Montenegro from 17 to 19 October.
Annett and Flavien crowned European Team Champions
compass alumni Annett Kaufmann and Flavien Coton were crowned European Team Champions in Zadar, Croatia, on 19 October.
Görkem second and Siri fourth at Europe Youth Top 10
compass-supported Görkem Öcal won a silver medal at the Europe Youth Top 10 tournament. Siri Benjegård finished in fourth place.