The New York Table Tennis Club located at 35-26 Prince St. in
the heart of downtown Flushing, NY, has been a magnet for table
tennis enthusiasts since 1994. This great location lends itself
to an evening (or afternoon) of play usually followed by an authentically
cooked Chinese meal at the many restaurants within its vicinity.
The club is run by Hui Yuan Liu, euphemistically known as Coach
Liu. Coach Liu takes the game seriously, attracting many high
caliber players, including the legendary Alex Tam, one of the
best players in the world during his heyday. Other regulars include
top-rated Shao Yu and Stephanie Shih, who is on the USA junior
national team and a student of Coach Liuˇ¦s. What makes the New
York Table Tennis Club special is that not all players are top
rated but all who utilize the club (including non-members) are
treated as if they are.
If you want to elevate your game you might want to become a student
of Coach Liuˇ¦s. Coach Liu offers world-class training for a very
reasonable price. Attesting to his coaching ability is Deng Yaping,
a former student and a world womanˇ¦s champion for a number of
years. Of course not all players are destined to become world
champions but whether you are six or sixty he patiently offers
advice on how to better your game. Thanks to Coach Liu and his
valuable insight I know that my game has significantly improved.