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International STAFF
Takeshi Baba
Representative of Passport Co. , Ltd.
Traveled to the United States in 1992. After obtaining permanent residence in 1995, he runs and coaches a tennis school in NY. Certified instructor of the Japan Professional Tennis Association. Since 2013, he has also been in charge of Japan for I-Con Sports, and has sent about 100 Japanese athletes to study abroad at American universities to help them obtain sports scholarships. Lives in NY.
Shiori Fukuda
Advisory Staff
Started playing tennis at the age of 7, and won the national tournament in middle 3 and high 1. After careful consideration, he went to the United States at the same time as going on to university. After graduating from Ohio State University, he transferred to Pepperdyne Graduate School and studied business while belonging to the tennis club and graduated in the spring of 2022. Runner-up at the 2021 National University Tennis Championships.
Currently working for a consulting company in LA. Lives in LA
Takeshiro Iwatsuki
Advisory Staff
He currently conducts research and teaches sport psychology and motor learning in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Hawaii.
He received his M.A. from Springfield College in Massachusetts. He studied sport psychology and gained experience at the University and other universities such as Harvard University. He became the general manager of the men's and women's tennis teams at the University. D. from the University of Nevada. D. from the University of Nevada, and was an Assistant Professor at Penn State University before assuming his current position. Lives in Hawaii
OFFICE STAFF
Ami Marumo
Office Manager in the USA
University of Hawaii Assistant Professor
Google LLC. Mental Performance Consultant
JAPAN STAFF
Shigeru Ota
Sectional Manager
Representative of satellite planning. Former Davis Cup Japan national team player. During his junior years, he swept all Japanese titles, won the orange ball doubles under the age of 18, and ranked 4th in the ITF world ranking singles. He has also studied abroad at North Greenville College in the United States.
After retiring from active duty at the age of 28, I am working hard to train juniors through satellite planning that I started myself. Currently active with professional players and top juniors.
In charge of Kanto and Kyushu regions.
Lives in Tokyo
Takahiro
Hirai
Ryuhiro Hirai
Regional Manager
Hiroshima Prefecture Tennis Association, team Hiroshima coaching staff. After working as a coach at Yamaguchi Prefectural Saikyo High School, Osaka University of Physical Education, and Ryoko Tennis Club, currently lives in Hiroshima as a high school physical education teacher. Has experience participating in many national competitions such as inter-high school, intercollegiate, and national polity.
Living in Hiroshima Prefecture
Kazuma Yamane
Sectional Manager
Public Interest Foundation Japan Sports Association Official Tennis Coach 3.
Based in Kyoto, he is a professional coach in the target area from Hokkaido to Kyushu, taking advantage of the characteristics of freelance, and has produced all-Japan tennis championships and other professional tennis players.
As a tour coach, we provide one-on-one, detailed and polite support such as attending the game, analyzing the results, and considering the optimal practice plan for the players.
In charge of Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Hokushin'etsu regions.
Lives in Kyoto
Katsuhiko
Mitsui
Katsuhiko Mitsui
Rhuhei Kikuchi
Sectional Manager
Muroran Kaiseigakuin Tennis Club Advisor. Director of Muroran Tennis Association.
The men's team led by Kikuchi achieved last year's Inter-High, Best 16. We are training players who can play an active part in the world from our hometown Muroran, Hokkaido. From the same school, Riku Ogasawara will study abroad in the United States in 2022.
In the past, as a coach of TEAM YONEZAWA, he accompanied him on expeditions to Florida and expanded his horizons.
In charge of Hokkaido and Tohoku regions.
Lives in Hokkaido
Akihiro Sakai
Akihiro Sakai
Sectional Manager
Muroran Kaiseigakuin Tennis Club Advisor. Director of Muroran Tennis Association.
The men's team led by Kikuchi achieved last year's Inter-High, Best 16. We are training players who can play an active part in the world from our hometown Muroran, Hokkaido. From the same school, Riku Ogasawara will study abroad in the United States in 2022.
In the past, as a coach of TEAM YONEZAWA, he accompanied him on expeditions to Florida and expanded his horizons.
In charge of Hokkaido and Tohoku regions.
Lives in Hokkaido
Looking for affiliated coaches, clubs and schools! !!
At our company, by aiming to study abroad at an American university, instructors, tennis clubs, schools who support the development of athletes while understanding the importance of education. We are looking for. If you would like to cooperate with us, please register as a coach or organization affiliated with us, provide information on studying in the United States, hold your own showcase, meet with athletes in person, or introduce athletes. If you are interested, please contact the above staff or info@pas-sport.org as we will be able to help you in various ways.