Pathway Development Centres
Pathway Development Centres (PDCs) are a critical step at the start of players’ journeys to develop world-class potential
The Pathway Development Centres (PDCs) are a network of high-quality development hubs with the goal of supporting players to develop world class potential that are ready to excel into the next stage of the pathway
Overarching Aims
- Develop players with world-class technical and fundamental skills relative to their age, ready to excel in the pathway
- Develop creative and fun environments that keep players motivated
- Create an early investment in good habits and behaviours
- Support coaches to excel in developing elite youth players
The Pathway Development Centres are a critical step at the start of a player’s journey to develop world class potential in a creative and engaging environment, bridging the gap from entry into pathway to England national programmes.
They will focus activity in the following areas:
- Environment and system (creating interconnected hub models between PDCs, satellite clubs, and development activity)
- Player development (supporting players to develop world class technical and fundamental skills across two age bands, the early development group [8-11], and the pathway group [12-15])
- Coach development (creating hubs for coach development activity, with an emphasis on early talent development)
- Parent support (ensuing parents are fully away of progression opportunities and various aspects of the player journey)
Recruitment to PDCs could occur through a variety of ways, including (but not limited to):
- PDC outreach activities to satellite clubs
- U8 club feeder programmes
- Development activities such as TT Kidz
- National hopes week – 2025
- Localised competitions (including 1 and 2*competition & English schools’ events)
- Recommendations of the Table Tennis England Performance team
View the PDC strategy (attached below) for more information on:
- Standards to access
- Where PDCs fit in the pathway
- Roles and responsibilities of the PDC
- Further details on the 4 pillars
For more information on the Pathway Development Centres, please contact [email protected]
Current Pathway Development Centres:
| PDC | Address | Contact for Enquiries |
| Greenhouse Table Tennis Club (London Area) | Greenhouse Centre35 Cosway StreetLondonNW1 5NS | [email protected] |
| JOOLA Plymouth Table Tennis Club (South West Area) | Eggbuckland Community CollegeWestcott CloseEggbucklandPlymouthPL6 5YB | [email protected] |
| Ormesby Table Tennis Club(North East Area) | Cargo Fleet Lane,MiddlesbroughTS3 8PB | [email protected] |
| Kingfisher Table Tennis Club(South East Area) | Woodlands Avenue,Woodley,Reading,RG5 3EU | [email protected] |