About Emma - the coach
Emma has been coaching table tennis for over 30 years. She is a trained PE teacher and is currently Head of PE at a large secondary school of over 2,000 students.
She has a wealth of experience teaching and coaching beginners as well as taking students through the table tennis requirements for GCSE PE. Emma has facilitated training for PE teachers looking to develop table tennis in their respective schools.
Emma holds the UKCC Level 3 Head Coach qualification. As well as inspiring school children to play table tennis, Emma works with a number of league players on a one-to-one basis who are looking to improve various aspects of their game.
In 2023 Emma was selected to be involved in the SHECoaches programme - a two year programme designed to support and develop the next generation of female talent and performance coaches.
In January 2025 Emma was invited to attend the ETTU Stage 1 Qualifiers with the England Women's senior team in Sarajevo, shadowing and working with the England Head Coach.
With her sports science background, Emma is able to advise on fitness, training and sports psychology.
Emma is also a tutor for Table Tennis England, delivering and assessing the UKCC Level 1and Level 2 qualifications and enjoys developing the next generation of coaches.
Professional Qualifications
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BSc (Hons) Sports Science
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PGCE Physical Education
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UKCC Level 3 Head Coach
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Enhanced DBS
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First Aid trained including use of a defibrillator
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TTE Licensed coach
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Safeguarding and protecting children workshop
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Table Tennis England tutor
Phil H
Emma is a very knowledgeable and approachable person. She has been coaching me for a little over six months now and I'm starting to see the differences in how I think and play the game. I highly recommend her to anyone already playing the game and looking to improve.
Sue C
Emma has helped me with all aspects related to table tennis. She gets me to think strategically rather than just focus on my technique and this has brought my game on no end.
Mrs T
My son has really improved since working with Emma. She motivates him to achieve the best he can but also makes each session fun and enjoyable.