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Our Youth Department
We coach young people of various age groups. Experience shows that 6-8 years is a good age to start table tennis. However, some basic knowledge is desirable and necessary to participate in training. Since table tennis is a very “fine motor skill” sport that requires a lot of patience and concentration, you will quickly realize if it’s the right sport for you.
If the youngsters don’t have equipment yet, that’s no problem. We always have a few test rackets available, and nobody needs to bring balls anyway. Depending on their skill level, the youngsters are welcome to participate in matches in appropriate performance classes, but certain basic skills are required for this. To test this, we invented our “Table Tennis License.” These are simple exercises with ball and racket, and ultimately the serve as a basic prerequisite. If all exercises are mastered, there’s a certificate, and participation in matches is possible.
Detailed information about youth training can be found here and contact persons under Contacts.
We have set up a WhatsApp group specifically for the youth department. Current and relevant information about matches and training will be published here. Upon request, we will add the youngsters, and their parents if they wish, to this WhatsApp group.
Insights into Our Training Philosophy
In every sport, COORDINATION EXERCISES are an important component, and this applies greatly to table tennis. Various basic skills are required, which we teach through playful exercises, both in individual training, with obstacle course exercises, and with the robot. The exercises often cover several training goals simultaneously. To explain this practically, here are some examples:
BALANCE ABILITY – e.g., running an obstacle course while simultaneously balancing or bouncing the ball on the racket…
DIFFERENTIATION ABILITY – Fine-tuning individual movement phases through exercises such as knocking down cans or shooting into a placed net.
RHYTHM ABILITY – Grasping and implementing a given rhythm (robot) – tempo changes, run/hit/run – doubles play with the robot to coordinate running paths – concentration on ball placement and length, as well as the optimal point of contact (highest point of the trajectory).
REACTION ABILITY – Changing movement sequences based on signals (e.g., clapping) – fast/slow stroke changes or forehand/backhand on signal.
ADAPTABILITY – Adjusting to changed conditions – changes of direction with the robot – ball length or spin/speed – tactical adjustments in practice games – conscious selection of various serve techniques and placements in conjunction with the return.
COUPLING ABILITY – Coordinating movement sequences for each stroke with special concentration on feet, legs, torso, hitting arm, wrist, and of course, the gaze/concentration on the ball.
A Few Impressions from Youth Training
Quick Achievements with the Robot
The Traditional Round Robin at the End of Training
The new season has begun...
We are starting with one team each in District Class C and D. Here are match reports from some encounters...
Archive for Special Reports
Here you can find reviews of our youth events
Double match day for the first and second youth teams of TSV Mindelheim with a tournament atmosphere
With four youth teams competing in the small E-Halle, the Mindelheim table tennis youth teams’ doubleheader almost took on the character of a tournament. The TSV Mindelheim’s first youth team delivered a successful home performance in the District League B. They secured a convincing victory against SpVgg Langerringen, confirming their strong form as last year’s promoted team. Sebastian Wucher and Sebastian Peter laid the foundation for the win in the doubles match. With a dominant 3-0 victory against the Langerringen pair, the duo put Mindelheim in the lead. The Mindelheim team then displayed remarkable consistency in the singles matches. Sebastian Wucher, Sebastian Peter, and Stefan Wucher all delivered strong performances, winning two of their three singles matches and only conceding defeat to the visitors’ number one player. After approximately two hours of play, a well-deserved 7-3 victory for TSV Mindelheim was secured. With a decisive set ratio of 23-11 and a clear point differential, the hosts underlined their superiority.
The TSV Mindelheim second youth team, also promoted last year, secured a 5-5 draw against SC Blau-Weiß Ettringen in the Under-19 District League C. In the opening doubles match, Gabriel Kobold and Sabber Md narrowly lost the first point to the visitors after five hard-fought sets. After losing the next two singles matches, the visitors were already leading 3-0. Then the second youth team’s top player sparked a turnaround. Gabriel Kobold subsequently won his first two singles matches, as did Sabber MD and Noa Jakljevic in their second singles matches, putting Mindelheim suddenly ahead 4-3. Ettringen, however, immediately leveled the score, and after Noa Jakljevic narrowly lost to Ettringen’s top player after a valiant effort, the score stood at 4-5 in favor of the home team. However, Gabriel Kobold kept his nerve in his last match and secured a clear 3-0 victory, resulting in a deserved 5-5 draw, which was also underlined by the almost even ball ratio.
Youth 2: Away Victory in Unterrieden
With a perfect points tally, outstanding individual records, and a cohesive team performance, the TSV Mindelheim youth team had a truly impressive season. Leonhard Wagner’s performance was particularly outstanding, as he was in top form this season. With a flawless record, he was the only undefeated player in the entire league – both in singles and doubles with Gabriel Kobold. This made a statement and earned him the title of strongest player in the league rankings. Stephan Wucher also played a significant role in Mindelheim’s success, proving himself a reliable substitute. Normally playing in a lower league, he achieved the third-best record in the league with 10 wins and 1 loss!
Crushing Victory with 10:0 and 30:4 Sets
Despite constantly changing lineups, with new players being used throughout the season, the team presented itself as extremely stable and tenacious. Noa Jakljevic deserves special mention, as his consistently strong performances throughout the entire season secured him first place in the overall player rankings for the league. Despite the defeat in the final match, the team’s overall satisfaction with an outstanding and successful season clearly prevails. After ten intense and demanding match days, the team secured the runner-up position in the District League D – and with it, the right to promotion.
Youth 2: Away Victory in Unterrieden
Our Doubles 1 with Noa Jakljevic and Maximilian Schmid
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Crushing Victory with 10:0 and 30:4 Sets
Doubles 2 with Paul Bertram and Sabber MD
Youth 2: Away Victory in Bad Wörishofen
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Youth 2 from left: Supervisor/Coach Folker Königbauer, Paul Bertram, Noa Jakljevic, Simon Scholer, Sabber MD, Daniel Rosenbaum, Maximilian Schmid
Youth 2: Second Away Victory in Hasberg
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The Youth 2 team against Hasberg from left: Supervisor/Coach Folker Königbauer, Paul Bertram, Gabriel Kobold, Noa Jakljevic, Simon Scholer
The youth table tennis department of TSV Mindelheim proudly presents its new jerseys.
This was made possible by B&G Logistic & Distribution Service GmbH from Mindelheim, represented here by Managing Director Andreas Bertram.
Review of Season 2025_1
After both youth teams were promoted last season, the primary goal for the new season was to maintain their league status. Due to various factors, the 1st youth team unfortunately only played one match of the season with a full squad, and the level was too high for the substitutes from the 2nd youth team. Thus, remaining in a strong District Class A was not possible. The number 1 player, Jeremias Kobold, had already successfully played for the senior teams parallel to the youth league, and he will reinforce them next season.
The 2nd youth team fared better, securing third place with great enthusiasm and fighting spirit behind the two strong teams from Langerringen and Ettringen, who are also promoted. With a total of 7 players, some of whom gained their first experience in competitive play, they can celebrate their successful retention in District Class C.
With an average attendance of 15-20 young people born from 2014 onwards at each training session, the youth department will again be represented by 2 teams in competitive play in the new season.
Youth 1 with all players deployed during the season
Front from left to right: Stefan Wucher, Sebastian Peter, Sayme Amet – Back from left to right: Gabriel Kobold, Jeremias Kobold, Christian Peter, Leonhard Wagner, Sebastian Wucher
Youth 2 with all players deployed during the season
Front from left to right: Maximilian Schmid, Noa Jakljevic, Stefan Wucher, Sayme Amet – Back from left to right: Daniel Rosenbaum, Folker Königbauer, Leonhard Wagner, Sebastian Peter, Christian Peter
Youth 1 with all players deployed during the season
Youth 2 with all players deployed during the season
The Youth Club Championships 2024
Exciting matches and a defending champion, here you can view all winners and some videos again – Link to the page
Trophies and Certificates for the Winners
The Final Match…
Santa Claus was here... 2023
The Youth Club Championships 2023
The First Fun Olympiad 2022
Skill games with point distribution similar to golf. Each participant has a corresponding “handicap” in relation to their QTTR points.
Ultimately, all participants, including the three coaches, were winners of the Fun Olympiad.
