Maggie Tian, with her roots in professional table tennis dating back to the tender age of 9, is a testament to dedication and expertise. After an illustrious journey with the Liaoning provincial team, which concluded in 2008, she extended her prowess to the Croatia League, demonstrating her adaptability on the global stage. Maggie then took the bold step of relocating to the US in 2009, pivoting her focus to full-time coaching.
As a player, Maggie’s medal cabinet is adorned with numerous accolades, the pinnacle being the Gold Medal she clinched at her debut US Open in 2010, dominating the U21 Women’s Singles category.
However, Maggie’s brilliance isn’t confined to her personal achievements. Her deep understanding and love for the game saw her rise rapidly in the US coaching realm. Her exceptional skills didn’t go unnoticed, leading to her selection as a US National Team Coach in 2016. Maggie has since been instrumental in shaping and guiding several US National Team members on both domestic and international platforms. Her crowning moment as a coach came in 2017 at the ITTF World Cadet Challenge in Fiji, where she steered the US Cadet Girls’ Team to a Silver Medal – an accomplishment that remained unparalleled as of 2021.
In the annals of table tennis, Maggie stands out not only as an accomplished player but also as a visionary coach, constantly pushing boundaries and crafting champions.