Mayuri

"PROFILE SUMMARY A national-level table tennis player and certified competitive athlete bringing both playing pedigree and structured program-management discipline to coaching. State Champion and National Silver Medallist (Individuals & Team Events) at the 32nd National Masters Table Tennis Championships, 2025, with an active competitive record across individual and team formats. Has been coaching for the last 7 months, training beginner and developing players in foundational technique. Combines on-table technical expertise with 19+ years of professional experience leading delivery teams, programs, and client engagements in the IT and consulting industry — bringing a rare blend of athletic credibility and professional program-management rigor to grassroots and academy-level coaching. PLAYING & COACHING CREDENTIALS • State Champion — Table Tennis • National Silver Medallist — Individuals & Team Events • 32nd National Masters Table Tennis Championships, 2025 • Active competitive player with current, hands-on familiarity with match play, technique, and the competitive circuit — not purely classroom-taught coaching • Coaching experience of 7 months, training beginner and developing players in foundational technique and match-readiness PUNE TABLE TENNIS NETWORK Well-connected within the Pune table tennis community, with personal familiarity across the city's player base, clubs, and competitive circuit — built through years as an active player and, more recently, as a coach. • Personally knows the table tennis players and members across Pune's clubs and circuits • Familiarity with the local competitive ecosystem, including the clubs, venues, and players that make up Pune's table tennis community COACHING FOCUS — FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING Specializes in building strong fundamentals for new and developing players, with a coaching style focused on technique, discipline, and a genuine love for the game. Core training areas covered: • The Basics — proper grip, stance, and hand-eye coordination for first-time and beginner players • Core Strokes — drive, push, and serve technique, building toward confident stroke play • Movement & Footwork — simple, structured footwork drills to build agility and court coverage • Fun & Games — engaging activities and game-based drills that build sustained interest and a love for the sport, especially for young learners • Small-batch, high-attention coaching designed to build focus, confidence, and discipline alongside technical skill PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND — DELIVERY & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP Outside of table tennis, brings a 19+ year career in IT delivery and program management, leading cross-functional teams and high-value client engagements across the US, UK, and India. This professional background directly supports the operational and people-management side of running a sports program — not just coaching, but scheduling, coordination, performance tracking, and stakeholder communication. • Senior Program / Engagement / People Manager with end-to-end accountability for multi-stakeholder delivery programs • Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams, mentoring talent, and coordinating distributed groups toward shared goals • Strong governance background: structured planning, performance (KPI) tracking, risk mitigation, and process discipline • Skilled at translating goals set by leadership into clear, executable plans for on-the-ground teams — directly transferable to running structured, well-organized coaching batches and academy operations • Experienced communicator across executive and operational audiences, useful for parent communication, academy reporting, and progress updates WHY PARTNER WITH MAYURI FOR PUNE TABLE TENNIS Credible playing pedigree State and National-level results give immediate credibility with parents, players, and the academy. Established in Pune's TT community Personal familiarity with the players, clubs, and circuit that make up Pune's table tennis ecosystem. Proven program man"