Paddle Palace and Micro Motion Table Tennis Academy Announce New Partnership to Equip and Develop Bay Area Players

Portland, OR, and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, August 14, 2025 — Paddle Palace, America’s Table Tennis Expert, and Micro Motion Table Tennis Academy (MMTTA) have formed a new sponsorship and equipment partnership to serve players and families across Micro Motion’s three Bay Area locations in Alameda, Pleasanton, and Santa Clara.

The partnership aligns world-class coaching with trusted equipment and service. MMTTA trains beginners through national-level athletes and has produced Youth National Team members each year since 2022, with athletes earning medals at WTT Youth Contender events and 28 medals at the 2024 U.S. Open. Paddle Palace will support that pathway with outfitting, product education, and community programming.

“Micro Motion builds strong players and a stronger table tennis community. We are honored to fuel their work with the right gear, fast service, and expert guidance,” said Sean O’Neill, Director of Sponsorships & Social Media at Paddle Palace. “This partnership helps families focus on training and competition while we handle equipment with care and precision.”

“Paddle Palace understands the needs of players at every stage, from a first paddle to high-performance setups,” said a Micro Motion Table Tennis Academy founder & CEO Boliang Lyu. “Their team knows our sport, and their support will help our athletes train smarter and compete with confidence.”

Partnership pillars

• Official Equipment and Retail Partner. Preferred access to leading brands, balls, tables, robots, and accessories for MMTTA teams, coaches, and families.
• Member Benefits. Exclusive offers, bundle pricing, and on-site ordering support during academy events.
• Demo Days and Gear Labs. Hands-on blade and rubber testing with Paddle Palace experts, plus fitting sessions for juniors and adults.
• Tournament and Camp Support. Equipment logistics, prize support, and pop-up pro-shop services for academy competitions and seasonal camps.
• Coach and Parent Education. Short clinics and guides on setup selection, maintenance, and match-day readiness.
• Athlete Support. Need-based equipment scholarships organized with the academy’s coaching staff.
• Community Growth. Open-house clinics and school outreach in the East Bay and South Bay to welcome new players.

Why it matters

• Players get a single, reliable source for equipment that matches their training goals.
• Coaches gain faster, data-informed ordering and consistent products for sessions and events.
• Families save time and money through curated packages and on-site service.
• The local table tennis pipeline strengthens from entry level to elite competition.

About Micro Motion Table Tennis Academy

Micro Motion Table Tennis Academy operates full-time training centers in Alameda, Pleasanton, and Santa Clara. The academy offers beginner classes, progressive group training, private lessons, and an elite team program with 10 to 25 hours of weekly training. The coaching staff includes international competitors, national medalists, and veteran mentors dedicated to player development and character growth. Learn more at mmtta.io.

About Paddle Palace

Founded in Portland, Oregon, Paddle Palace is America’s Table Tennis Expert and a trusted source for blades, rubbers, balls, robots, tables, and accessories. The company supports clubs, coaches, and tournaments across the United States with expert advice and customer service. Learn more at paddlepalace.com.

Media contacts

Paddle Palace
Press Inquiries: tt@paddlepalace.com , Phone: (503) 777-2266

Micro Motion Table Tennis Academy
Press Inquiries: support@mmtta.io , Phone: (510) 399-9120