Team USA

Larry Resnick – Veteran Comeback Story

A Brandeis alum and 1973 New England Intercollegiate Champion, Larry’s table tennis journey began with
hours of basement battles and blossomed with the introduction of sponge rubber. After decades away, a
Meta Quest VR headset brought him back to the sport. What began as a casual game with his nephew has
reignited his love for table tennis, now reimagined in the virtual world. Larry’s game is anything but “Weak!”

Tim Cudjoe – NYC’s Grit and Grind

A former collegiate champion from Francis Marion University, Tim has transformed into one of NYC’s most
passionate and hardworking players. Trained by Michael Landers and now Wally Green, Tim embodies
hustle, respect, and relentless pursuit. Sponsored by STIGA and Paddle Palace, Tim’s accolades span
hardbat, sandpaper, and VR formats where he consistently ranks in the top 5 in Volkan tournaments.

Steve Harenberg – The 3000 ELO King

Hailing from the basements of childhood sandpaper battles, hhaus is now a force in VR table tennis. A former
amateur tennis player, his rise in Eleven Table Tennis has been steady and fierce. Once crowned the King of
exactly 3000 ELO, he brings tenacity and tactical precision to Team USA.

Yasiris Ortiz – The Champion of Two Worlds

Founder of Spin & Learn and captain of the Dominican Republic National Team, Yasiris has brought the
power of table tennis to over 10,000 youth across NYC. A Caribbean gold medalist and community leader,
she blends fierce international play with deep grassroots impact. Author, coach, and inspiration. Yasiris
represents the beauty of Team USA.

Corey Lee Towne – The Golden Left Foot

Corey Golden Left Foot Towne earned his nickname as a standout left striker on the soccer field, making
every All-Star team from age 12 and becoming the top scorer for nearly every team he played on. By 16, he
was playing semi-pro for the Central Coast Road Runners. At 19, during a vacation in Santa Cruz, Coreys life
changed after a 60-foot fall from a redwood tree left him a paraplegic. Now 42, hes been a relentless force in
virtual reality table tennis, logging over 20,000 ranked matches across four yearsfacing all challengers with
grit and grace.