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“Go your own way”
Truls Möregårdh's father, Carl, gave a fascinating lecture to parents and participants at the compass Summer Camp in Eslöv, Sweden.
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“Go your own way”
Truls Möregårdh's father, Carl, gave a fascinating lecture to parents and participants at the compass Summer Camp in Eslöv, Sweden.
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Annett Kaufmann: Playing for joy, not for success
Interview with Annett Kaufmann, a 15-year-old table tennis talent of compass with impressive results and a supportive team of experts.
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.
Melanie Heilemann: Move well, then move often
Meet Melanie Heilemann, a functional fitness coach of compass who shares her specific approach to training table tennis players. Discover her expertise and advice for coaches.
Daniel Zwickl: Taking talent development to the next level
Interview with Dániel Zwickl, new Managing Director of compass who is not only a former table tennis Olympian but also the catalyst in reforming talent development in the foundation.
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.
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.
Annett Kaufmann: Playing for joy, not for success
Interview with Annett Kaufmann, a 15-year-old table tennis talent of compass with impressive results and a supportive team of experts.
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compass alumni Annett Kaufmann is World Champion!
Annett Kaufmann is the World Youth Champion! The feat took place at the 2024 World Junior Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Eight compass supported talents play at the World Championships
A world championship for junior players has been held since 2003. From the 22nd to the 29th of November it is time again, in Helsingborg, Sweden. Eight compass-supported players are taking part.
Eight titles for five compass supported players
Both in Europe and South America, compass supported players had a very fruitful November.
For Mayorovs, the process is the goal
Ladimir Mayorov is a talent that is surrounded by a team that focuses on the process, not the results.
Winners in Ecuador: Emanuel and Alexander
Emanuel Otalvaro won a gold medal and Alexander Malov won two gold medals when a WTT Youth Contender was played in Ecuador.
Danilo and Flavien win Europe Youth Top 10
Despite being one and three years younger respectively than some of their opponents Danilo Faso and Flavien Coton won the Europe Youth Top 10 event in Poland.
Steven Moreno triple Pan American Youth Champion
Steven Moreno from Puerto Rico, supported by compass, competed in the U15 singles, doubles and team events at the Pan American Youth Championships - and won gold in all of them!
Coton and Mayorov shine in September
Flavien Coton and Ladimir Mayorov shone as the international WTT season got under way in the first half of September.
Bienvenue to compass, Alyssia!
Meet Alyssia Bataille, a new member of the compass team.
Gold and silver for Danilo at Star Contender
In the first Youth Star Contender tournament of the season in Skopje, Macedonia, Compass supported Danilo Faso won gold in doubles and silver in singles.
“Sasha” Malov wins in Slovenia
Compass supported Sasha Malov won U13 in Otocec and finished 2nd in Varazdin.
Ladimir Mayorov wins Euro Mini Champs
By winning Euro Minichamps in a superior style, Ladimir Mayorov showed his qualities.
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Danilo last 8 at Europe Smash & Joel won in Riga
compass-supported players Danilo Faso (Italy) and Joel Isaksson (Sweden) performed well at the inaugural Europe Youth Smash, which was part of the Joola Europe Youth Series.
New training environment for Danilo after EYC success
Danilo Faso, supported by compass, won three gold medals at the European Youth Championships, attracting attention in the Italian national media. He has now moved to Palermo to receive more personalised support for his future development as a player.
Danilo Faso becomes three-time European U15 champion
compass supported Danilo Faso won three gold medals at the 2025 European Youth Championships in Ostrava.