Daniel Kim is an experienced coach who previously worked full-time at the MJ International Club before relocating to the Bay Area. He has a strong competitive background, having been an elite member of the World Table Tennis Club in Korea, and trained under Korean national players and Chinese national players. Daniel also holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance from Texas Christian University and has experience in personal training and conditioning.

Daniel believes that a coach's teaching philosophy is just as important as their skillset. He is adept at breaking down complex techniques into smaller, manageable pieces so that beginners can easily execute them without feeling overwhelmed. He strives to help his students feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day, which he believes will keep them engaged with the sport. He also spends a considerable amount of time analyzing professional players and his own students to stay up-to-date with new techniques, game strategies, and teaching methods.

Career Highlights:

• Trained under Korean national players and Chinese National Players
• Invited to play at Shanghai International Club
• 2016 YoungNam Donic/Tagro Open - 1st place in Men’s singles and teams
• 2016 91st Busan Yeonhab Competition – 3rd place in Men’s singles
• 2016 92nd Busan Yeonhab Competition – 1st place in Men’s singles
• 2016 21st Busan Competition – 1st place in Men’s singles
• 2016 28th Busan North Region Competition – 3rd place in Men’s singles
• 2017 22nd Busan Competition – 1st place in Men’s singles
• 2018 1st YangSan Open – 2nd place in Men’s singles, 1st place in Men’s Teams