[bapro_team_carousel slide_count_tablet=”” slide_count_phone=”1″ slide_count_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][bapro_team_carousel_child photo=”https://ackworthschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Eli-Baraty-Head-Coach.webp” photo_alt=”Eli Baraty – Head Coach” member_name=”Eli Baraty” job_title=”Head Coach ” short_bio=”Eli Baraty is an internationally recognised name within table tennis, representing England on multiple occasions as well as playing in the French and German leagues. Known for taking a bespoke approach to coaching, Eli works closely with a number of international programmes, helping to fine-tune their players.
An accomplished coach, Eli has previously built up a non-existent table tennis programme into a significant force to be reckoned with. His team went on to win eight National Schools Championships and finished sixth in the World School Games – an unsurpassed British record.
“I want Ackworth School’s Table Tennis Academy to be a place where players from around the world come to train, where national teams come to excel. This Academy is the place to come if you want to be an elite performer. If you have that dream of being a top player within table tennis, then this is your opportunity.”
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“I have had a lot of international experience of playing at the highest level in table tennis with playing in Germany, Sweden, Denmark and now currently France. My aim here is to bring these students on and to take them to the best they can be. I have won the national championships singles and doubles and also the British championships. I have been able to live in five different countries and got to work with some of the best coaches in Europe. I can use this knowledge to help our school win medals for the future.”
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[bapro_testimonial_carousel animation_speed=”5000ms” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][bapro_testimonial_carousel_child name=”Jasmin” title=”Student” testimonial=”“The programme has given me access to high level competition and training…I am aiming for the 2024 Olympics in Paris”” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” review_font=”|700|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″][/bapro_testimonial_carousel_child][bapro_testimonial_carousel_child name=”Ruby” title=”Student” testimonial=”“We train for about 18 hours per week, and that’s on top of our school work…The highlight for me has been coming first in the Under 15 National Cup” ” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” review_font=”|700|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″][/bapro_testimonial_carousel_child][bapro_testimonial_carousel_child name=”Amirul” title=”Student” testimonial=”“It is very high intensity as we are exposed to a number of excellent coaches which gives a good coach to player ratio”” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” review_font=”|700|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″][/bapro_testimonial_carousel_child][bapro_testimonial_carousel_child name=”Alfredo” title=”Student ” testimonial=”“I really like the fact the programme combines table tennis with a really good academic programme. The coaches are superb!” ” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” review_font=”|700|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″][/bapro_testimonial_carousel_child][bapro_testimonial_carousel_child name=”Jeff” title=”Student” testimonial=”“The programme is really good as I can train everyday without it disrupting my academic education” ” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” review_font=”|700|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″][/bapro_testimonial_carousel_child][/bapro_testimonial_carousel]