A few weeks into her new role, Coach Jeler is optimistic about the future

Late last year Table Tennis Australia announced the prestigious appointment of former German coach Eva Jeler in the role of National Coach – Performance Pathway (Able-Bodied). 

Coach Jeler has since moved to Australia and, after completing her quarantine requirements, has been able to appreciate firsthand the set-up of the National Squad training and meet some of the young Australian players.

“I haven’t seen a lot, but what I’ve seen here in Melbourne is really good,” Jeler said.

Just a few weeks into her Australian experience, it’s still early days for the former German coach, who has spent almost 40 years developing athletes to be world class performers. Still, her first impressions were good and she identified lots of potential in the current squad. 

“I found the young players on the national team very motivated and very focused. The level is good, so I’m very happy with the situation,” she said.

Jeler played a significant part in the growth of many world-class table tennis champions. Our young generation of Australian players are no doubt lucky to have access to such a wealth of table tennis knowledge and experience. Jeler said that, from what she’s seen so far, she is positive that there will be opportunities to develop these emerging talents’ potential and is looking forward to working with them on a regular basis.

“They can go very high. But, of course, as it’s always the case in sport, they have to work very hard for it. 

“I think they could reach high international standards. If this group continues to work like it’s doing, a great future is ahead of them,” Jeler said.