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Exciting 2026 ahead for compass
Following a successful 2025, the compass foundation is looking forward to an exciting 2026.
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Exciting 2026 ahead for compass
Following a successful 2025, the compass foundation is looking forward to an exciting 2026.
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Benedikt Duda: An unusual talent
Portrait of Benedikt Duda, consistent top 50 player with Olympic ambitions, and his pathway to his success in table tennis through mental and physical training, combined with utter determination and strength of will.
Flavien Coton: A family affair with vision
Discover the inspiring journey of Flavien Coton, a dedicated table tennis talent who started playing at merely three years old!
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.
Annett Kaufmann: My family is my psychologist
Compass talent Annett Kaufmann shares her insights on fitness training, breathing techniques, daily routine and hobbies.
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.
Oliver Alke: Everything starts with the person
Meet Oliver Alke, compass coach who highlights the importance of building trust with players for their personal and sport development and creating a positive learning environment.
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.
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.
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.
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Danilo top four in Skopje and Adela victorious in Varazdin
At the WTT Youth Star tournament in Skopje, Macedonia, Danilo Faso came close to beating four-time U15 world champion Li Hechen. Meanwhile, in Varazdin, Adela Brhelova emerged victorious.
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.