Profiles

WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ASSEMBLING NEW PROFILES OF THE '09-'10 TEAM. IN THE MEANTIME, PLEASE ENJOY THESE CLASSIC PROFILES FROM PAST YEARS

KYNA FONG				Alberta, Canada
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style:   Blade: Rubber:		5'5'' 19 4 years, A team 10 Offensive two-winged attacker. I like to backhand loop and I am dependent on my serves. Butterly Jonyer-AH Bryce 2.1 both sides
Kyna is always up for a good time... and can be frequently found in one of several Cambridge bars. You can challenge but buy her a drink first.
About: Currently reside in Walnut Creek, California Undergraduate, senior at Harvard in Applied Math in Economics, Computer Science
Experience: Alberta Provincial Team (Canada) Canadian Cadet Team US Youth Team
Titles: 2001 National Collegiate Women's Singles Champion 2000 National Collegiate Team Runner-up 1999 U.S. Open Junior Women's Champion
Interests: Ultimate Frisbee Ice Hockey Pool Torment Silas Play behind-the-scenes Dictator
On HTTC... I love Harvard Table Tennis!!! Whoo-hoo!!! 4-year veteran, baby…longest-standing member!!

ANDREW HOLM				New York, USA
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style: Blade: Rubber:		6'4'' 19 2 years, Bteam 8 Shakehand, Offensive Butterfly, Timo Boll FH- Shriver EL BH- Shriver EL
Andrew claims that his intense table tennis training has greatly enhanced his tennis skills ...
About: Sophomore living in Currier house. He is studying international relations and economics. He is the director of the New England Division of the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association. Experience: Andrew, born and raised on the mean streets of Manhattan, is a true city-dweller, and would not be caught living outside of a major metropolitan area. Nevertheless, when vacation rolls around, he loves nothing more than taking off for some warm tropical beaches, where he plays lots of tennis, and spends most of the day reading by the pool and/or beach. Favorite spots include Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Hawaii. On HTTC... This is Andrew's second year on the HTTC. Andrew has been playing on the B team for both of his years with the squad.

BERTOLD MEULLER				Wittingen, Switzerland
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style: Blade: Rubber:		5'11'' 30 Rooky hehe, A team 16 Forehand orientated, offensive shake hand player I use a 25 year old Stiga blade but I did not bring along my real bat from Switzerland. My new blade is a Tibhar Samsonov Premium I used to play Mark V & Speedy Spin for years, on my new bat I have got Stiga Innova Ultra Light (max.) & Sriver EL (2.1 mm)
Style, charm and the perfect gentleman ... Bertold will shout you a drink for every game he wins
About: Student in the Law School's LL.M. program Public International Law, Corporations, and Negotiations I did my master's (Law) and Ph.D. (Law; concentration: Disability Law) at the University of Zurich, and took the Bar Exam in the State of Aargau, Switzerland. Experience: I have always stayed true to my first club, the TTC Wettingen (check it out: www.ttc-wettingen.ch). Furthermore, I have been playing for years for the University of Zurich and - in the labor association - for a club called "Smily Futures". As a foreigner, my exotic experience is playing for the HTTC… Titles: Participant in the Eurofestival in Italy (1999) and Latvia (2001) Swiss Champion in the Labor Association Mixed Doubles 1995, 1996, 1998 Swiss Champion in the Labor Association Team Competitions 1999, 2000 Winner of the Swiss Team Cup in the Labor Association 1999 Swiss University Champion with the University of Zurich 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 Several titles in different categories (singles, doubles, mixed, under 20, cup) in the Northwest Division of Switzerland & in the State Division of Aargau, Switzerland (1991-2000). Interests: I like sports in general (skiing, snowboarding, in line skating, tennis, squash, badminton, soccer, etc.), playing the piano, traveling, attending cultural events, and - very important - eating (combined with a good glass of wine, of course). On HTTC... This is the place to ultimately thank the guys from HTTC who keep the whole thing going. Thank you so much, dear Andrew, Kyna, Marc, Mike & Silas (in alphabetical order…), you are doing a great job. I know how much work it is and really appreciate your efforts.

MICHAEL NITSCH				New York, USA
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style: Blade: Rubber:		6'4'' 20 2 years, A team 2 I have no clue! Primorac Shakehand FH- Butterfly Tackyfire Drive 2.1 BH- Butterfly Tackyfire Drive 2.1
About: Junior at Harvard studying political philosophy in the Government Dept. Experience: I played table tennis when I was on vacation!! Other Involvement: Assistant Photo Chair, Harvard Crimson (or at least I will be in January…)

JAMES PERUMPILLICHIRA				Kerala, India
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style: Blade: Rubber:		5'6'' 32 3 years, A team 20 Shakehand, Offensive forehand Joyner H, Butterfly FH- Butterfly Bryce 2.1 BH- Butterfly Bryce 2.1
Consistently constistent ... when it gets tight, James always pulls us through. Then he celebrates by saying G*&tu!!!
About: I work at the Mass General Hospital which is an Harvard affiliate. Played for the HTTC in 2001-2002. Had a great time. Weekend practice at HTTC helps me maintain a balance between work and play! Experience: 2002 Finished fifth in the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association tournament , Winner of the New England Divison 1989 Winner of Kerala State Team Championship 1989 Runner up Kerala State Inter medical College Tournament Interests: Movies, Music , Dancing, Long drives , Delicious food - no matter what cuisine and last but not least Radiology which is my profession

CHARLES SANDERS				Bedford Hills, New York
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style:             Blade: Rubber:		5'8'' 27 AB'97 JD'00 10 Over the years, I've played every offensive style there is-alternately using long, medium, short pips instead of smooth rubber on my backhand and killing the ball with my forehand loop whenever the opportunity arose. Now, I don't really do anything well enough to have a particular style but rather will do whatever I think will get me a few cheap points. To save me that disgraceful characterization, perhaps you can characterize me as "offensive allround," or something along those lines. Can we say "doubles specialist?" Donic Waldner Impuls 6.5 FH- , Stiga Magna 2.5mm BH- , Stiga Magna 2.0mm
Charles proves that there is more than one way to hit a small orange ball over the table ... Our dedicated alum is always there when it counts!!
About: Lawyer and our most dedicated team member!! Experience: Pearl Street Table Tennis Center (Waterbury, CT) and the Fox Lane Table Tennis Club (Bedford Hills, NY), which I founded at my high school in '91 (That's probably my best contribution to the table tennis community-it was bigger than the HTTC when I left and I'm told it's grown significantly since) Titles: Yes... a very long, long time ago when I used to play tournaments. Most significant recent one: 5th place team finish at the Nationals in '96, where I went undefeated in doubles with Ming Lai. President of the HTTC '94-'96. Other than HTTC: Charles calls upon his Harvard training (AB'97 in chemistry and physics; JD'00) in his work as an intellectual property lawyer, and he enjoys playing racquet sports in his spare time. On HTTC... Having spent a decade at the HTTC, I have enjoyed the constantly evolving camaraderie at the Club and continue to enjoy coaching and playing at the HTTC year after year.

LESLIE TAM				Hong Kong
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style: Blade: Rubber:		5'3'' 21 4 years, A team 8 Shakehand, Impatient Rash forehand, backhand, loop, flick, serve, Samsonov Alpha FH- Butterfly Bryce 2.1 BH- Can't make his mind up
Always keen for action, Leslie's enthusiasm and energy sparks up the team, especially when we are stacking ...
About: Undergraduate, senior at Harvard in Applied Math in Economics Has played for Harvard all four years, on A, B and C teams (wow) Experience: There was this one time I went to this really far away college in the US… Isn't table tennis exotic enough? Titles: 1993 First picked up a table tennis bat 2001 Finally realized his carbon blade was too fast for him 2002 First learned to say "cho" Interests: I like sushi On HTTC... I have distinct view about this club. Too much to fit in here. Talk to me if you want.

SILAS XU				Christchurch, New Zealand
		Height: Age: HTTC involvement: Years played: Style: Blade: Rubber:		5'8'' 20 2 years, A team 7 Offensive shake hand Donic Persson Power Play FH- Yasaka Mark V Max BH- Butterfly Bryce 2.1mm
Forever committed to his love - HTTC ... Silas aspires to the realm of table tennis perfection, or failing that, to become an expert peach farmer
About: Born in Xi'an, China Sophomore at Harvard in Applied Maths and Economics. Experience: Harewood Table Tennis Club Canterbury U19 Provincial Team (New Zealand) Titles: 1998 Canterbury Junior Open U17 Doubles Champion 1998 Summer Junior Open U17 Doubles Champion 1999 U19 South Island Teams Tournament Champion Interests: Mountain biking DIY Reading CSA On HTTC... I love it! Recommended 100%!