Ottawa's Full Time Table Tennis Club!
Meet our Coaches
Coaching is the foundation for any sport including Table Tennis. We are extremely fortunate to have the services of the best around. Every one of our dedicated coaches are here to help you accomplish your table tennis goals whether for fun, serious competition - or anywhere in between. Let them help you achieve your goals and be the best you can be.
Priyanka Pareek - OTTC Coach and Director of Training
Priyanka began playing table tennis at age 3, having been taught by her parents who are both National level coaches in India. Needless to say, with such a solid training background, commitment towards the sport and perseverance, she quickly rose to become India's top number 1 player in the U16, U18 and U21 categories. Priyanka was a member of the Indian National Team for eight years, and had the opportunity to train under Massimo Costantini, currently holding the position of ITTF Elite Coach.
She is currently undertaking her Master's at the University of Ottawa in Literature. When time permits, she competes in House and provincial tournaments. Priyanka’s highest world rank is 69 in the ITTF U18 Category. She is currently ranked 2nd among active female players in Canada.
Priyanka received her certification as an ITTF High Performance Coach in July 2023 and was also selected by the ITTF to be part of their mentoring program with National and International level implications.
Her love and expertise in the sport has led her to create, develop and coach several training programs including the Women's Training Group, Children's Training Group, Daytime Training Group, Youth High Performance Training Group and gives private lessons when time allows.
Priyanka's availability : Please inquire
Levels covered : High-Performance, Competitive, and Youth Development
NCCP Certified, ITTF Mentorship Program Certification
For bookings, contact the OTTC at 613-238-6688 or club@ottc.ca
Victor Fossoh - OTTC Senior Coach
Victor has more than 10 years of coaching experience in Cameroon, Europe and Canada. He also played professional table tennis with the Cameroonian National Team and the Belgian Division B League in Europe. He also develops and coaches OTTC Clinics.
Victor's availability : Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after 5:30pm. Weekends upon availability
Levels covered : All levels
NCCP Trained
For bookings, contact the OTTC at 613-238-6688 or club@ottc.ca
Shahrzad Afshari - OTTC Coach
Coach Shahrzad brings a lifelong dedication to table tennis as both an accomplished athlete and experienced coach. A former member of the Iranian National Team (2004–2009), her playing career includes international appearances in Germany, Tajikistan, India, and China, along with multiple national championship medals. She has earned gold, silver, and bronze medals in singles, doubles, and team events across Iran’s top leagues and university competitions.
As a coach, Shahrzad has served in leadership roles at universities, private schools, and regional coaching committees. Her teaching background includes university-level instruction in coaching methods and table tennis theory. She holds the ITTF-PTT Level 1 coaching certificate and is recognized as a 1st Class Coach by the Iran Table Tennis Federation.
Known for her engaging, supportive style, Coach Shahrzad creates a safe and inclusive learning environment where children can build skills, confidence, and love for the sport. She plays a key role in youth development programs and supports select adult clients at the Ottawa Table Tennis Club.
In addition to her table tennis background, Shahrzad has pursued studies in sports injury and kinesiology, giving her a broad foundation in athletic knowledge and player development. This allows her to coach with a deep understanding of both performance and long-term physical well-being.
She is skilled at guiding players across a range of levels, from beginners and intermediates to more advanced athletes, always tailoring her approach to the individual needs and goals of her students.
Shahrzad's availability : Please inquire
Levels covered : All levels
For bookings, contact the OTTC at 613-238-6688 or club@ottc.ca
Aaron Du - OTTC Coach
Aaron has been a part of Ottawa's table tennis community since the age of nine. As a novice player he would join the OTTC Challenges years ago and compete along side some of the club’s most experiences players.
He now returns to the club having spent five years on the Canadian national team. It is the club’s honour and pleasure to welcome Aaron as our new coach!
He has represented Canada on international platforms such as the US Open, as well as the Pan American Youth Championships. With a wealth of experience, as well as professional training in the sport Aaron aims to help other table tennis enthusiasts in improving their skills.
Aaron's availability : Please inquire
Levels covered : High Performance Training, as well as adult competitive players
NCCP Trained
For bookings, contact the OTTC at 613-238-6688 or club@ottc.ca
Club Attendants
Yousif Makkawi - OTTC Club Attendant
Being almost a 24/7 operation, the OTTC has help in keeping it's operation running as smoothly as possible. One of our Club Attendants helping to do this is Yousif Makkawi, a formidable player himself, he helps keep our facilities clean and tidy, books coaching sessions and keeps bookings updated. He also answers questions, takes equipment orders, answers the phone and helps in any way he can to keep thing going. As an added bonus, he is also fluent in Russian and Arabic!
When time permits, he can be seen playing with someone without a partner.
Club Ownership
Steve Lambruschini - OTTC Founder/Owner
Like many of us, Steve grew up with a ping-pong table in the basement of his house. By 2007, he was a member of the Scarborough Kings Table Tennis Club and Canadian-Chinese Table Tennis Association in Toronto. In 2010, he moved to Ottawa where he jumped into table tennis as both a vocation (he found employment at Table Tennis Canada) and an avocation (he organized local tournaments at the National Table Tennis Training Centre). Several years of working closely with the National Team helped to shape Steve's understanding of the fundamentals of table tennis—proper technique, controlling spin and game strategy—something he looks forward to passing on to new players at OTTC.
Steve's availability : flexible hours
Levels covered : Beginner
NCCP Certified
For bookings, contact the OTTC at 613-238-6688 or club@ottc.ca
