Elliot Ding

I’m a competitive table tennis player currently competing in Division 1 Central League and ranked within the top 200 in England. I’m also the Men’s 1 Captain at King’s College London. Having played for over 10 years, I’ve developed a strong understanding of the game through both competing and rebuilding my own playing style multiple times. This experience has helped me understand not only the technical side of table tennis, but also how players actually improve over time and the challenges many people face while learning.

Alongside competing, I’ve coached and mentored younger players in both school and club environments. What I enjoy most about coaching is helping people build confidence, improve steadily, and genuinely enjoy the process of getting better. I know from personal experience that table tennis can sometimes feel overly complicated or intimidating, especially when players are overloaded with technical advice, so my approach focuses on making improvement feel clear, practical, and achievable.

My coaching style is patient, approachable, and supportive while still encouraging players to challenge themselves and take pride in their progress. Lessons are always adapted to the individual depending on their experience level, goals, and preferred learning style. Sessions can focus on technique, consistency, footwork, serves and receive, match play, tactical understanding, or simply becoming more confident during games.

I aim to create a relaxed and positive environment where players feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and improving at their own pace. Whether you’re a complete beginner picking up a bat for the first time or someone looking to become more consistent and confident in matches, my goal is to make every session both enjoyable and genuinely productive.