Timo Klein-Soetebier

Timo Klein-Soetebier is a researcher at the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics at the German Sport University Cologne, specializing in Cognition in Team Sports. With 66 publications and 11 research projects to his name, he focuses primarily on table tennis, motor control, and perception training in sports contexts.

His research interests span across several key areas including table tennis technique analysis, motor learning, sports cognition, and perception training. Klein-Soetebier has made significant contributions to understanding gender differences in table tennis techniques, perception training methods, and the application of table tennis in therapeutic contexts such as Parkinson's disease rehabilitation.

The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on practical applications of sports science, particularly in table tennis pedagogy, sports informatics, and motor learning principles. His work bridges theoretical sports science with practical applications in training, education, and health contexts, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating research into real-world impact.

Klein-Soetebier actively collaborates with colleagues across multiple departments at the German Sport University Cologne, particularly with researchers in sports informatics, cognition, and sports games research. His work has generated significant media attention, particularly regarding the therapeutic applications of table tennis for Parkinson's disease patients.

His current research projects include investigations into learning curves in table tennis skill acquisition, XR-based training methods in golf, and perception training in table tennis, demonstrating both depth in his primary area of expertise and breadth across different sports contexts.

He maintains an active presence in both academic and public spheres, with 8 media appearances discussing the benefits of table tennis for health and performance, particularly highlighting its applications for neurological rehabilitation.