ABOUT YOUR COACH
Meet Coach Janissa – Table Tennis Coach in Singapore
From competitive table tennis player to coach, Janissa brings years of structured training and competition experience to a patient, practical and personalised coaching approach.
Her aim is to make table tennis easier for players to understand while helping them develop confidence in what they are learning.
Experience developed through structured training and competition.
Developed within a dedicated sporting environment.
Experience working with players at different stages.
FROM PLAYER TO COACH
Competitive Experience Shapes the Way Janissa Coaches
Before becoming a table tennis coach in Singapore, Janissa spent years developing as a competitive player through structured training and regular competition.
She trained as a Singapore Sports School athlete and experienced first-hand the discipline, repetition and attention to detail required to develop in competitive table tennis.
Those experiences now influence the way she communicates with players. Rather than simply telling a player that something is wrong, Janissa believes it is important to help them understand what needs to change and why the adjustment matters.
PLAYING BACKGROUND
Competitive Table Tennis Experience
Janissa's playing background gives her first-hand experience of structured training, competition preparation and the challenges players face while developing.
NATIONAL LEVEL
Former Singapore IS National Player
Experience training and competing within Singapore's competitive table tennis environment.
DEVELOPMENT
Singapore Sports School Athlete
Developed through structured training, technical development and regular competition preparation.
COMPETITION
Singapore U19 National Champion
Competitive experience that contributes to Janissa's understanding of match preparation and performance.
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE COACHING
Understanding the Player's Side of Training
Having trained as a player herself, Janissa understands that improvement is not always immediate. A technique that looks simple from the outside may take time for a player to understand and reproduce consistently.
She also understands the pressures that can come with school training, competitions and expectations to improve.
This experience helps her approach coaching with patience while still encouraging players to take responsibility for their own development.
COACHING APPROACH
Clear, Practical and Adapted to the Individual
Different players understand instructions differently. Janissa adapts the way she communicates rather than expecting every player to learn in exactly the same way.
Keep Instructions Clear
Break technical ideas into practical instructions that players can understand and apply.
Coach the Individual
Adjust explanations according to the player's age, experience and way of learning.
Build Understanding
Help players understand why a correction matters rather than asking them to repeat movements without explanation.
Encourage Progress
Recognise improvement while continuing to identify areas that can develop further.
FOR PARENTS
A Coach Your Child Can Communicate With
For younger players, good coaching is not only about knowing table tennis. Children also need instructions they can understand and an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions.
Janissa aims to communicate clearly with both the player and parent, particularly when discussing areas that are improving and what may need more time.
Parents who would like to understand how private lessons work can visit the dedicated Private Lessons page for lesson structure, training options and booking information.
See How Private Lessons Work →COACHING EXPERIENCE
Working With Different Types of Players
Coaching experience has given Janissa the opportunity to work with players who arrive with different levels of confidence, experience and expectations.
Young Players
Supporting junior players who are still developing their understanding of table tennis and training habits.
Adult Learners
Working with adults who are beginning the sport or returning after time away from regular play.
School Players
Supporting players who already participate in school, CCA or team environments.
Experienced Players
Working with players who already have technical and competitive experience.
INTERESTED IN TRAINING?
See Coach Janissa's Private Lesson Options
Detailed information about lesson structure, training areas, current rates and lesson packages is available on the Private Lessons page.
Explore 1-to-1 Table Tennis Lessons →SPEAK WITH COACH JANISSA
Have a Question Before Starting?
Tell Janissa who the coaching is for and what you are looking for. You can ask questions before deciding whether private lessons are suitable.