The National Youth Table Tennis Centre (NSTCm) was officially established in 2019 and is based in Nitra, just an hour's drive (80 km) from Bratislava. This location allows close cooperation with the NSTC adult training centre of the Slovak national team.
The NSTCm is responsible for creating the best possible conditions for athletes to receive year-round preparation and training. This applies to all youth categories, especially those
A child does not need to transfer to a school in Nitra to enrol in NSTCm. representing Slovak Republic at international level. The Sports High School within the United School Slančíkova 2 in Nitra provides the best modern training conditions. These facilites allow young athletes to pursue a dual career, enabling them to develop their sporting and academic abilities simultaneously.
6 playing tables
3 multiball tables
Different ball brands used in practice depending on tournament players are going to play
https://www.leviathanteam.sk/
Unlimited access during the week
Individual but also group trainings under the guidance of a S&C coach
Possibility of extra crossfit workouts from coaches with whom we collaborate within the hall
Group trainings under the guidance of the S&C coach
The main focus is on achieving a strong and stable core Fitballs, bosu, steppers, mats, cushioned floor
2 masseurs
Physiotherapist
Magnet
Bioptron lamps
Infrared lamps
2 bathtubs
2 saunas
Ice pool
Massage bathtub
Pool
Aerosol sea bath
MON TUE
7:00-9:15 9:45-14:35 15:00-17:00 18:0020:00 15:00-16:00 16:00-17:00 17:00-18:00
7:00-8:00
WED
THU
7:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 7:00-8:00 7:00-9:00 8:00-9:00
FRI
7:00-8:00 7:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 16:30-18:00
14:00-16:00
School S&C training
Table tennis training Movement studio Gym Regeneration
School dormitory
24-hour supervision provided by school tutors rooms for two separate study room with computers and kitchenette on each floor
Hotel OKO ***
5 minutes walk from the sports complex
Milk bar
School canteen
The city of Nitra offers athletes education at all levels. The possibility to practice 2-3 times per day is made possible by the collaboration with the Prince Pribina Elementary School and the United Highschool Slančíkova 2.
Prince Pribina Elementary School
https://zspribinunr.edupage.org/
is a 7-minute walk from the sports complex available if athletes decide to practice in the NSTCm before the age of 15 allows athletes to adapt their timetables to the NSTCm training plan
As NSTCm is part of the United Highschool, the Secondary Sports School provides the best sports training opportunities for professional athletes.
Upon graduation from the high school, students can pursue further education at two universities in Nitra, which allow them to study all subjects taught at the United Highschool on Slančíkova 2.
Sports
High School
www.spojskolanr.sk
Sports Grammar School
Sport Mnagement
Digital Services in Sport
French Grammar School bilingual studies the prestigious LabelFrancÉducation quality seal awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic
Secondary
Industrial School of Food nutritional advice nutrition, health and food evaluation
Hotel academy knowledge aplicable at hotels, restaurants and travel agencies certificates as a barista, bartender with international validity, and double-entry accounting OMEGA certificate
Ing GRIGEL Mgr. ZUZANA GRIGELOVÁ
license B
creator of NSTCm
national coach of junior boys
EYC 2024
license B
national coach of junior girls
former Czechoslovakia team player
INGEMAR PÉTER MSc. NATÁLIA GRIGELOVÁ
license C
1. qualification degree - S&C coach
license B
former team player
3 years of coaching and playing experiences in Sweden
1. qualification degree - S&C c sport psychologist member of ETTU coaches comittee
TIBOR
ŠPÁNIK MAREK ŠIMUNEK
license D
EC U21
2019 extraleague player
Mgr. JÁN GEMMEL
physiotherapist
Member of the Movement centre Gemini in Nitra Ing. Mgr. PETER
license C 2. league player
Mgr. MICHAL TÓTH
S&C coach training coordinator
Sports Director of Matej Tóth Sports Academy
KURAČKA, ACC
sport psychologist vice-President of Slovak Association of Sport Psychologists
EMA ČINČUROVÁ VANDA VANIŠOVÁ
SÁRA HABAROVÁ LILIANA ALICJA
GUASSARDO SIMONA ĎURIŠOVÁ
SAMUEL ARPÁŠ SAMUEL PALUŠEK
MYKHAILO LOVHA PAVOL KOKAVEC
The training group at NSTCm is not limited to the aforementioned players. National team members who are not part of NSTCm are frequently invited to one- to two-week training camps each month. Additionally, other sparring partners such as Thomas Keinath (deaflympic champion) and Monika Uríková (former slovak national team player), regularly participate in training sessions.
National team coaches also invite young talents with potential for future success. However, the fact that YOU have not been invited does not mean that you cannot reach out to us if you are interested in collaboration.
“Success isn’t about talent, but the drive to improve oneself.”
