05/09/2026
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John has been a member of Waterside TTC since 2004 and became Head Coach in 2024. In recognition of his coaching achievements, he was awarded Table Tennis Englandβs South East Coach of the Year for 2024/25. He leads a fantastic team of coaches, each bringing their own skills, experience and passion to help players develop, improve and, most importantly, enjoy the sport.
John has competed for many years in the Southampton Premier Division and Senior British Clubs League for Waterside TTC. He has also been Hampshire County Senior Champion on four occasions. However, his real passion lies in coaching.
He says: βThere is nothing better than seeing somebody improve β whether itβs a player of any age taking their first steps in the sport, or a seasoned national or international-level competitor looking for advanced technical support to fine-tune their game and progress further. Helping players understand, develop and improve is what motivates me as a coach.β
Table tennis has been an integral part of Johnβs family life from a very young age. As well as competing regularly himself on the national tournament circuit, he has always supported his brother, David McBeath, throughout his professional career representing England at national and international level. This has given John a unique perspective on the sport, both on and off the table, which he can draw upon when coaching to provide players with thorough advice, guidance and encouragement.
John is immensely passionate about helping every player reach their full potential and is excited about the next chapter of his coaching journey at Waterside TTC.