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Interview
with Khoa
NguyenBy Larry Hodges
Member, 2000 and 2004 USA Olympic Team
2000 North American Men’s Singles Champion
1995 U.S. Men’s Doubles Champion
1995 Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles Finalist
Gold Medalist, 1987 Pan Am Games, Mixed Doubles; Silver Medalist, Men’s Teams
Many-time U.S. Team member since 1987
How did you get started in table tennis, and how long have you played?
I began playing in Vietnam in 1975 a few months before coming over to the U.S. My Dad taught me how to play. I developed my game in the U.S. I have been playing more than 20 years.
Who do you practice with? How often?
I have quite a few practice partners: Michelle, Jackie, Auria, Duc, Thinh and Roger. It also depends on who is available to practice on any given day. Everyone has their own set schedules; it’s difficult to find someone to practice on my schedule.
The next few months of training is focused on peaking at the Olympic Games. My day begins at 5:45am. I go to the gym before the first morning practice. I work on weights three times a week and running two times a week. The second session begins in the afternoon. I try to play at least nine sessions a week.
Describe your style of play.
I try to work on an all-around game. But my strengths are taking the offense as early as possible.
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