Episode #8: Anastasiia Rybka on Becoming a Table Tennis Champion and Coach

Today’s guest is Anastasiia Rybka, a Ukrainian-American table tennis champion and coach with an inspiring journey from Ukraine to the United States. Anastasiia began her table tennis career at age 9, quickly rising to become the #1 player in her age category in Ukraine. She represented her country at the European Youth Championships and claimed multiple titles, including becoming the absolute champion in her final junior year.

After moving to the U.S. in 2014, Anastasiia continued her success at Texas Wesleyan University, where her team became National Collegiate Champions. She went on to coach table tennis professionally, working with children, adults, and even Paralympic athletes. Now based in Los Angeles, she coaches at Gilbert Table Tennis Club, sharing her skills and love for the game.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Anastasiia’s journey from player to coach and champion
• The skills needed to master table tennis, from reaction time to mental focus
• Her experience competing internationally and inspiring new players through coaching
• Insights on learning new skills, training, and competing at the highest levels

🔗 Listen to the full episode: Next Level Guy TTT #8 https://www.nextlevelguy.com/anastasiiarybka8/

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