Texas Smash
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) |
| Conference | Western Division |
| Location | Texas |
| Arena | Multiple venues (Tour-based) |
| Owner | Anita and Mahesh Joshi |
| Head coach | Jörg Bitzigeio |
| Championships | 1 (2023–24) |
| Website | mltt |
The Texas Smash are a professional table tennis team based in Texas. The team competes in the Western Division of Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) and was the winner of the league's inaugural championship in 2024.[1]
History
The Texas Smash were founded in 2023 as one of the original eight franchises of Major League Table Tennis. The team was acquired in September 2023 by Anita and Mahesh Joshi.[2] Mahesh Joshi is the Managing Director of MAN Energy Solutions and a published business author.[3]
In the 2023–24 season, the Smash finished the regular season with an 11–11 record. During the postseason, the team defeated the Carolina Gold Rush in the semifinals and the Princeton Revolution in the finals to win the first MLTT Cup.[4]
In the 2024–25 season, the Smash finished 1st in the Western Division during the regular season. They reached the championship match but finished as runners-up after a loss to the Carolina Gold Rush.[5]
Roster and personnel
The team is coached by Jörg Bitzigeio, former High Performance Director for USA Table Tennis and former head coach of the German women’s national team.[6]
Current roster (2025–26)
| Player | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Wang | United States | 2024 Olympian; 2x U.S. National Champion[7] |
| João Monteiro | Portugal | 4-time Olympian; European Champion; 2025 Draft Pick[8] |
| David McBeath | England | Team Captain |
| Nandan Naresh | United States | 2024 Olympian |
| Guodong Liang | China | Rookie (2025–26 season)[9] |
| Hiromitsu Kasahara | Japan | |
| Anirban Ghosh | India |
Season-by-season records
| Season | Record | Points | Division Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 11–11 | 227 | 2nd, West | Champions |
| 2024–25 | 11–7 | 203 | 1st, West | Runners-up |
| 2025–26 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
* Season in progress as of March 14, 2026.[10]
References
- ^ "Major League Table Tennis Unveils Sale of its First Six Teams". PR Newswire. September 21, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "MLTT Sells 6 Teams to Star-Studded Group of Investors". mltt.com. September 21, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Mr. Mahesh Joshi 1982 batch and his wife Ms. Anita own the Texas Smash". DCE-DTU Alumni Association. May 22, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ Hopkins, Steve (May 8, 2024). "Texas Smash Win the Inaugural Major League Table Tennis Cup". Butterfly Online. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Carolina Gold Rush 2025 Champions". mltt.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "MLTT Completes 2025 Draft, Finalizes Season 3 Rosters". mltt.com. April 29, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Amy Wang - Texas Smash". mltt.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Joao Monteiro - Texas Smash". mltt.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Guodong Liang - Texas Smash". mltt.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ Scotchie, Luke (January 19, 2026). "Week 10 Recap: Texas Smash Surge in Willowbrook". mltt.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.