Mark

My name is Mark Kemp and I love playing Table Tennis. Anyone who knows me knows that table tennis has been a part of my life since I was around 6 years old – a few decades ago now!

My dad purchased a table tennis table for the summer house at the end of our garden. I began playing with family and friends, and my passion for the game grew from there.

I became hooked, playing and beating everyone in my school. After school, I joined county clubs in Reading, England – Our Lady of Peace and the Kingfisher Table Tennis Club.

I started playing 6 days a week every night and entered competitions on weekends.

I worked my way up the Reading Table Tennis leagues, playing in Division 1 at the age of 16, and eventually representing my county, Berkshire.

• I received coaching from Jimmy Stokes Senior.

• His son, Jimmy Stokes Jr, was in the top 10 of the England rankings at the time.

• I attended several table tennis training camps, where I was coached by:

  • Alison Gordon – Commonwealth Table Tennis Champion in 1982.
  • Fiona Eliot – Ranked English Table Tennis Champion in the 1990s.

• Later, I was invited by Jimmy Stokes Senior to play for the Center of Excellence and train for the England Table Tennis Team. Unfortunately, due to boarding school commitments, my parents decided I should focus on my studies instead.

I’ve witnessed the sport’s growth everywhere – at home, in bars, and at club level. It’s inspiring to see people of all ages and walks of life enjoying the game.

I created this blog to share my knowledge, experiences, and understanding of the game. Here, you’ll find tips, tricks, and general advice on the world of ping pong. I also review the best table tennis tables on the market today!

Please go ahead and enjoy the content we have worked so hard to create. I hope my insights help you enjoy the sport as much as I do!