meet the team

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  • coach Jinxin Wang holding up his 2015 US Open men's singles champion trophy.

    Jinxin Wang

    HEAD COACH

    Rating-2725

    Right-handed

    All-rounder

    ACHIEVEMENT

    U.S. OPEN CHAMPION

    U.S. NATIONAL DOUBLES CHAMPION

    NORTH AMERICAN TEAM CHAMPION

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    With nearly 30 years of experience in table tennis, Coach Jinxin brings world-class expertise and dedication to Champion Star Table Tennis Academy. He started playing at the age of 6 and became a professional athlete by 12, competing for the prestigious Henan Provincial Team in China.

    Over the past decade, Coach Jinxin has established himself as a top-tier coach, guiding more than eight athletes to the Olympic Games. His most notable achievement includes coaching Olympian Liu Juan to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His passion for developing talent and his deep understanding of the game make him an invaluable leader in our training program.

    Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring elite athlete, Coach Jinxin's training will help unlock your full potential.

  • coach Krish Avvari showing his US national doubles champion medal and certificate

    Krish Avvari

    TEAM CAPTAIN

    Rating-2637

    Right-handed

    All-rounder

    ACHIEVEMENT

    U.S. NATIONAL DOUBLES CHAMPION

    YOUTH OLYMPIAN

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    Coach Krish began playing table tennis at the age of 7 and quickly became one of the top 3 players on the U.S. Junior National Team for several years. He represented the U.S. at the Youth Olympics and has competed in numerous international tournaments.

    With years of elite playing experience and a deep understanding of high-level competition, Krish brings valuable insight and energy to his coaching. He’s passionate about helping young athletes reach their full potential through discipline, strategy, and love for the game.

  • coach Sean Lee playing in a tournament

    Sean Lee

    COACH

    Rating-2547

    Right-handed

    All-rounder

    ACHIEVEMENT

    U.S. NATIONAL U15 FINALIST

    CANADA U15 DOUBLES FINALIST

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    Sean Lee began coaching in 2018. Known for his high standards and strong work ethic, Sean is both a disciplined coach and a supportive mentor. He focuses on developing players' technical, tactical, and mental skills while inspiring them to grow as athletes and individuals.

    Sean specializes in long-term player development and is dedicated to helping each athlete reach their full potential.

  • Young woman in sportswear holding a large gold trophy at a table tennis tournament.

    Wenting Zha

    COACH

    Rating-2545

    Left-handed

    All-rounder

    ACHIEVEMENT

    L.A OPEN WOMENS CHAMPION

    NORTH AMERICA WOMENS CHAMPION

    ITTF Award Winning Article—Athlete Development

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    Coach Wenting began her table tennis journey at the age of 5 and became a professional player for the Beijing Provincial Team by 12. With over 30 years of experience in the sport and a decade of coaching, she brings elite-level knowledge and passion to every training session.

    Wenting has extensive international experience, having competed across Europe in leagues and ITTF tournaments from a young age. She specializes in developing young players—especially girls—focusing on strong fundamentals, confidence-building, and long-term athletic growth.

  • Young girl in gray shirt and black shorts standing on a winners' podium, holding a trophy at a table tennis tournament, with a table tennis facility and banners in the background.

    Wendy Chen

    COACH

    Rating - 2250

    Right-handed

    All-rounder

    ACHIEVEMENT

    U.S.Nationals U-2200 Champion
    Canada Junior Team Top 3

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    With 10 years of table tennis experience, this coach specializes in guiding beginner to intermediate players and mentoring young athletes.

  • Niyu Jian

    Niyu jian

    TECH LEAD

    Right-handed

    All-rounder

    ACHIEVEMENT

    UC Davis Varsity Team member

    USC Varsity Team member

    USATT Umpire

Group of young athletes and coaches standing in a gym near ping pong tables, wearing sports uniforms and casual sports clothing.

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Champion Star Table Tennis Academy (CSTTA) delivers world-class table tennis venue, equipment, and training programs for table tennis lovers. Welcoming all levels, CSTTA opens its doors to both casual players playing after work AND competitive athletes who aims to improve their game. CSTTA is dedicated to building a wholesome table tennis community at the heart of Silicon Valley.

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