A family of four standing on grass near a lake surrounded by trees, smiling at the camera. The mother holds a young girl in a dress, and the father stands next to a boy in shorts.

Our story

Table Tennis Society is a family table tennis business led by former semi-professional player and high-performance coach Patrick, and his wife Kathryn.

Patrick has worked across all levels of table tennis — from grassroots participation in communities across the Pacific, through to high-performance programs in Germany, China, Japan and Australia. With more than 25 years of experience in the sport, his work has included coaching, coach education, event delivery and program delivery.

In 2019, Patrick and Kathryn returned to South East Queensland with their family and settled on the Sunshine Coast. Since then, they have supported the steadily growing local table tennis community through coaching, community events, training programs and equipment.

From 2019 to 2025, this work was delivered under the name Health, Wellness and Table Tennis. In 2026, the organisation became Table Tennis Society, reflecting a clear focus on community, inclusion and connection.

Our philosophy

We believe people make the best progress when they are part of a supportive community and a positive, enjoyable environment.

That’s why we design our coaching, events and programs so everyone can take part — whether they are just starting out, returning to the sport or aiming to compete at a national level. Inclusion isn’t an add-on for us; it’s part of how we work.

We also see players as people first. Table tennis matters, but so does confidence, social connection, mental wellbeing and physical health, alongside skill development and performance.

Meet the Team