On June 9th, 2023 Coach Daniel Rutenberg assisted by Juan Carlos Meza spent the day at the Felix G. Botello Elementary School in Dallas, where they talked to the students and demonstrated how the sport of table tennis is played.
Over 150 students and faculty of this exemplary school in the Dallas ISD listened to the motivational speech of Coach Daniel Rutenberg, where he gave hope and inspiration to the audience by sharing his successful story in Corporate America and in the world of Table Tennis!
Then, the students were divided into smaller groups where each student and teachers had an opportunity to experience the sport ping-pong first hand. It was a fun event, filled with lots of activities and playing time. The kids had also an opportunity to learn some of the basic strokes and be able to rally against the coaches!
Ping-pong is a sport available to all ages, skills, abilities and genders.
Coach Rutenberg said that: "He was very impressed to see so many talented young students with a lot of potential in the sport of table tennis!"
Pong On Wheels donated a table and equipment including paddles and balls to the school. The presentation was done to Ms. Espinoza, the School's Principal. She received the items on behalf of the students and faculty. The students now can form a ping-pong club, where they can continue playing and learning ping-pong in the new school year 2023-2024! Coach Rutenberg said that: "He will support the program and will work with the faculty to ensure the kids can continue to learn and developed in the sport of ping-pong."
On behalf of Pong On Wheels, we want to thanks Ms. Lorena Karam, Principal Ms. Sandra Espinoza, the students and the faculty for allowing us to be part of their Sport Week Program and be able to showcase the sport of table tennis at the elementary school level.
"It was very encouraging to see so many kids ages 6 to 11 fascinated with the all the activities we did. Kids were eager to participate, engage, cheer and get involved in the many different activities we did with them. We noticed a lot of talent and enthusiasm within the school. Who knows, maybe one of our future table tennis champions may come from the Felix G. Botello Elementary School in Dallas, TX", said Coach Rutenberg.
If you are interested in Pong On Wheels running an exhibition or program at your school, please contact Coach Daniel Rutenberg at Pong On Wheels. We will be happy to help you.
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