Texas Smash
The Texas Smash are a team that knows when to turn it on, winning key matches throughout their first season to earn a playoff spot, led by Amy Wang (USA), David McBeath (England) and Hiromitsu Kasahara (Japan). They are the reigning MLTT Cup Champions entering the 2024-25 Season.
2023-24 Regular Season Record: 11-11, 227 pts (2nd place, West Division)
2023-24 Playoffs: Champions (21-14 W vs. Carolina, 21-7 W vs. Princeton)
Coach Jörg Bitzigeio
Jörg’s Bitzigeio, a name synonymous with excellence in international table tennis, has amassed an illustrious career in the sport spanning various pivotal roles. From being an international pro player representing Germany to currently mentoring and coaching the US’ world class male player, Kanak Jha for the past 6 years, Jörg’s commitment to table tennis is unparalleled.
The Team
Amy Wang
David McBeath
England
Hiromitsu Kasahara
Japan
Nandan Naresh
USA
Joao Monteiro
Portugal
Guodong Liang
China
Seung Hwan Oh
South Korea