Elite Training Program

We have one of the finest team of professional coaches on the continent, furthermore lessons are conducted in the best purpose build table tennis facility in the Americas with spacious conditions, superb lighting, sport flooring, quality Butterfly tables and balls, a kitchen, & workout room.

Triangle Badminton and Table Tennis offers players a wide range of expert coaches with experience in training table tennis skills, techniques, and match strategies. Triangle’s coaching team provides private and group lessons, as well as camps and clinics. Our coaches are friendly and accessible, and they pride themselves on helping players of all ages and all levels, from beginner to advanced, to have fun while they improve their game. In addition to the coaches listed below, we often host visiting coaches.

Private lesson schedules vary by coach. Schedules for group lessons, camps, and clinics can be found online or by calling reception. 

GREEN BLUE Purple RED

WEDNESDAY

-Coach Itziar

  • 5:30PM - 6:30PM

MONDAY

  • 7:00PM - 8:30PM

TUESDAY

  • 6:00PM - 7:30PM

 

    THURSDAY

    -Coach Rachid

    • 5:30PM - 6:30PM

    -Coach Rachid

    • 6:30PM - 7:30PM

    WEDNESDAY

    -Coach Rachid

    • 7:00PM - 8:30PM

    WEDNESDAY

    -Coach Itziar

    • 6:30PM - 8:00PM

     

      FRIDAY

      -Coach Sean

      • 5:30PM - 6:30PM

      SATURDAY

      -Coach Sean

      • 11:00AM - 12:00PM

      -Coach Gregg

      • 1:30PM - 2:30PM

      SATURDAY

      -Coach Rachid

      • 4:00PM - 5:30PM

      SATURDAY

      -Coach Rachid

      • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      THURSDAY

      -Coach Hong

      • 6:00PM - 7:30PM

      SUNDAY

      -Coach Sean

      • 11:00AM - 12:00PM

      -Coach Sean

      • 1:30PM - 2:30PM

      SUNDAY

      -Coach Sean

      • 4:00PM - 5:30PM

      SUNDAY

      -Coach Hong

      • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      SUNDAY

      -Coach Hong

      • 1:30PM - 3:00PM

        Seasons

        Season 1 - Fall Season - September - October 2022 - Deadline to signup is 8/31/2022

        Season 2 - Fall/Winter Season - November - December 2022 - Deadline to signup is 10/31/2022

        Season 3 - Winter Season - January - March 2023 - Deadline to signup is 12/31/2022

        Season 4 - Spring Season - April - May 2023 - Deadline to signup is 3/31/2023

        Season 5 - Summer Season - June - August 2023 - Deadline to signup is 5/31/2023

        For more information, click on the follow links: 

        Sign up Green Group

        Sign Up Blue Group

        Sign Up Purple Group

        Sign Up Red Group

        Sign Up Adult Group

        CANCELLATIONS 

        If canceling before the program has started, you will be charged the non-refundable deposit fee. If canceling after the program has begun, you will be charged for the entire program fee

        There will be no switching day(s), in between the program. Once you sign up to the days that you pick, you have to commit to whole season.

        REFUNDS 

         If cancelling before a program has started, you will be charged the nonrefundable registration fee/deposit. If cancelling after the program has begun, you will be charged for entire fee. TBTT registration fees and/or deposits are nonrefundable. If a refund is due, the refund will first be applied to any past due balances (program fees, membership dues, etc.). All refunds are issued by check. Refunds are issued within two weeks of cancelation date. Not attending a program does not entitle you to a refund. When you enroll in a program, you are reserving space, time, and staffing whether or not you attend the program.

        TBTT will not provide refunds for inclement weather

        TBTT will not provide refunds for program days missed due to injury, illness, direct exposure or required medical quarantine.

        Please contact our staff at 919-388-0272 or email: ajcarney@trianglebtt.com if you have any questions!

        GREEN PACKAGE

        60 Minute Class / Student Cap = 6

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        BLUE & PURPLE PACKAGE

        90 Minute Class / Student Cap = 8

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        RED PACKAGE

        120 Minute Class / Student Cap = 8

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          Rachid El BouBou, Senior Elite Coach, International Player

          Rachid grew up in Lebanon, where he competed at the highest level. He trained with the Lebanon Youth National Team and traveled with them to championships throughout Europe and the Middle East. Rachid has played in multiple World Table Tennis Championships representing his country. He is the current reigning Lebanon Table Tennis Champion and has won this title 12 times, including 2017 and 2018. In addition to playing table tennis, Rachid has been coaching for more than 8 years, including at 2 universities, the Lebanon Youth National Team, and as an assistant coach in his local club. Rachid also has nine years of experience working as a bank employee at Bank Med in Lebanon. Rachid loves the sport of Table Tennis and is excited to be able to coach at Triangle Badminton & Table Tennis.

          AJ Carney, Coach and Table Tennis Manager
          • Playing Experience - 29 years
          • Coaching Experience - 14 years
          • Self-Taught
          • Specialty - Long Pips Training / Tactical & Mental Training
          • Coaching Certification - ITTF Level 1/USATT State Level
          • Highest Rating - 2444 (Inverted)
          • Highest Rating - 2400 (Short pip + Inverted)
          • Highest Hardbat Ranking - 2849 - #2 in U.S.
          • Current Hardbat Ranking - 2849 - #5 in World
          • 1997-2001 Junior Olympian - 2 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze
          • 2016 US National - Sandpaper Champion
          • 2016 US National - Hardbat Champion
          • 2016 US Open - Liha Sandpaper Finalist
          • 2016 US Open - Hardbat Champion
          • 2016 US Open - Open Sandpaper Champion
          • 2017 US Open - Hardbat Doubles Champion
          • 2017 US Open - Hardbat Champion
          • 2017 US Open - Over 30 Men's Singles Finalist
          • 2017 US Open - Open Sandpaper Champion
          • 2017 US Open - Liha Sandpaper Champion
          • 2018 US National - Hardbat Champion
          • 2018 US National - Over 30 Men's Singles Champion
          • 2018 US National - Open Sandpaper Finalist
          • 2021 US National - Hardbat Champion
          • 2021 US National - Open Sandpaper Champion
          • 2021 Classic Hardbat World Championship - Finalist
          • 2022 Classic Hardbat World Championship - Semifinalist
          • 2022 Joola Global Championship Hardbat - Finalist
          • 2022 Joola Global Championship Sandpaper - Semifinalist
          • 2022 North Carolina State Hall of Fame Inductee
            Estefania Ramirios

            Estefania Ramirios is originally from El Salvador, lived in Puerto Rico for 10 years, and made the move to the states in late 2019. She started playing table tennis when she was 10 years old, has been playing for 21 years, played for Liga Universitaria de Puerto Rico from 2010-2014 (3x MVP), and coached several years in Puerto Rico. Estefania reached a USATT rating of 2200+, enjoys the sport of table tennis very much, and is looking forward to teaching others.

            Greg Robertshaw, Coach

            Gregg is a USATT Certified State Coach and an ITTF Certified Level 1/PTT Coach, as well as a USATT Certified Club Umpire. He has been one of the top athletes in the State since 1993, after previously competing in Poughkeepsie, NY. His experience in Table Tennis stretches over four decades, starting at age 5 when his dad introduced him to the game, and continuing throughout his school years. Gregg won multiple tournaments, both as a junior and adult player in the north east.

            2022 North Carolina State Hall of Fame Inductee

            Highest USATT Rating – 2232
            Current USATT Rating – 2044
            Highest Hardbat Rating – 1642
            Current Hardbat Rating – 1642

            • To date, played 110 USATT tournaments:
            • In 2019, Finalists in Triangle Winter Two-Person Teams Tournament
            • In 2018, Round 8th’s in the World’s Veterans tournament
            • North Carolina Senior Games Singles Competition (Gold Medalist 2015 – 2018)
            • North Carolina Senior Games Men’s Doubles Competition (Gold Medalist 2016 – 2018)
            • Wake County Senior Games Men’s Singles Competition (Gold Medalist 2015 – 2018)
            • Wake County Senior Games Men’s Doubles Competition (Gold Medalist 2015 – 2018)
            • In 2014, he was ranked #16 out of the top 20 players in the country and had the most wins of all competitors over 50
            • In 2010, he was ranked #15 in the country over age 50, and #1 in North Carolina for active USATT members
            • In 2014, he was ranked #16 out of the top 20 players in the country and had the most wins of all competitors over 50
            • In 2002 Cary Cup Open singles champion

            Gregg has been coaching since 2004.

            • In 2010, he was #15 in the country over age 50
            • In 2014, he was #16 out of the top 20 players in the country with the most wins
            Sean Liu, Coach

            Sean lives in the Triangle area for 20+ years. He is a very popular and strong local player. In addition, he speaks both English and Chinese, and has many years of teaching/coaching experience.

            • Certified as an ITTF-PTT Level 1 Coach (State Level Coach)
            • USATT Rating: 2128
            • 8 years of university teaching experience
            • 40+ years of table tennis experience
            • 2019 NC State Finals/Table Tennis (Won 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals in Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles)
            • 2018 NC State Finals/Table Tennis (Won 2 gold medals in Men’s Singles and Men’s Doubles)
            • Wake County 2019 Senior Games/Table Tennis (Won 3 gold medals in Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles)
            • Wake County 2018 Senior Games/Table Tennis (Won 3 gold medals in Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles)
            • Won multiple tournaments as a junior and adult player
            • Speaks English and Chinese​
            Dr. Mike Babuin, United States Regional Coach

            Mike is a USATT Certified Regional Coach, and, as a currently certified as an ITTF Level 1/PTT Coach. He currently is also certified as a USATT certified Regional Umpire. Additional qualifications and related table tennis experience for Dr. Mike are found under the Advisory Board description on our website. As an athlete, Mike has won several National and State championship level accolades including:

            • U1700 Sandpaper Racket singles competition (Champion – US Nationals);
            • U1800 Hardbat Racket singles competition (Champion- US Nationals);
            • U1700 Sandpaper Racket singles competition (Champion) – US Open 2014;
            • North Carolina Senior Games Singles Competition (2x Silver Medalist) (2x Bronze Medalist 2018)
            • North Carolina Senior Games Men’s Doubles Competition (4x Gold Medalist)
            • North Carolina Senior Games Mixed Doubles Competition (3x Gold Medalist)
            • Wake County Senior Games Men’s Singles Competition (Gold Medalist 2017); 4x Silver Medalist 2014 – 2016; 2018);
            • Wake County Senior Games Men’s Doubles Competition (5x Gold Medalist 2014 – 2017);
            • Wake County Senior Games Mixed Doubles Competition (5x Gold Medalist 2014 – 2017). ​
            • USATT North Carolina State Over 60’s and Hardbat medalist (2019)
            Brian Pace

            Brian Pace is a native of North Carolina, growing up in famed Butterfly Table Tennis Program in Wilson. After just 2 years, Brian was selected to move to Colorado Springs to live and train at the resident program at the Olympic Training Center. Brian accumulated Junior and National Titles before finishing high school. He moved back to the Southern region to continue table tennis by attending Augusta College in Georgia. After 4 years and multiple collegiate titles in Team, Mixed Doubles, and Singles, Brian branched into coaching. He had success with creating his first National Champion at 24 years old. He took a year off to train abroad, and created another National Champion as soon as he returned to coaching. He then spent the next 4 years training and competing in Europe in the Romanian League. He reached a rating of 2612, which makes him the highest rated player that was raised in the South. He has over 65 Tournament wins, as well as 14 National Championship titles. Since retirement, he has been a full-time coach with his focus on grassroots table tennis with the goal of increasing overall participation in table tennis at all levels. Brian is a USATT National Level Coach, and has had over 17 Elite level coaches during his career that range from National Champion to Olympic Medalists, and he brings a wealth of knowledge of Table Tennis.