Thank you for your warm support to Gunma Crane Thunders.
We are pleased to inform you that the team staff for the 2022-23 season has been decided at Gunma Crane Thunders.
Gunma Crane Thunders 2022-23 Season Team Staff
| position | name |
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| Head coach | Mizuno Kota |
| Assistant coach | Kyle Bailey |
| Assistant coach and interpreter | Sakai Tatsuki |
| Assistant coach and scouting coach | Nishiya Nobuyuki |
| Coordinator and support coach | Makoto Higashiyama |
| Video coordinator | Hiroya Naito |
| manager | Yoshiko Takashima |
| Assistant Manager | Yamana Aimi |
| Conditioning advisor | Yoji Kurosawa |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Hiroaki Wada |
| Athletic trainer | Akihiro Mizuno |
| Medical trainer | Amano Yoshitaka |
| Medical trainer | Hiroaki Hoshino |
Kota Mizuno
| Date of birth | August 2, 1982 | |
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| Alma mater | West Virginia University | |
| place of birth | Tokyo | |
| Career | 2008-13 Link Tochigi Brex (Assistant Coach) 2009-11 Men’s Japan National Team (Assistant Coach) 2013-14 Levanga Hokkaido (Assistant Coach) 2014-15 Levanga Hokkaido (Acting Head Coach) 2015-18 Levanga Hokkaido (Head Coach) 2018-22 Alvark Tokyo (Top Assistant Coach) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Head Coach) |
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* Mizuno head coach commentHere
Kyle Bailey
| Date of birth | March 10, 1982 | |
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| Alma mater | Santa Clara University | |
| place of birth | united states of america | |
| Career | 2013-15 Santa Clara University (Video Coordinator) 2015-16 Basketball Personal Trainer 2016-17 China USBA Academy (Head Coach) 2017-22 Sun Rockers Shibuya (Assistant Coach) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Assistant Coach) |
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* Bailey Assistant Coach CommentsHere
Tatsuaki Sakai
| Date of birth | May 6, 1997 | |
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| Alma mater | St. Joseph’s University | |
| place of birth | Ishikawa Prefecture | |
| Career | 2021-22 Gunma Crane Thunders (Assistant Coach and Development Coach) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Assistant Coach and Interpreter) |
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《Comment by Sakai Assistant Coach and Interpreter》
Thank you for your support and support for Gunma Crane Thunders. As an assistant coach following last season, I am very proud to be able to compete once more in the new season as a member of the Gunma Crane Thunders. Taking advantage of what we learned last season, we will work together with head coach Mizuno, staff, players, front desk, and fans in the new season. Fans, thank you for your support for Gunma Crane Thunders in the new season as well.
Nobuki Nishiyanagi
| Date of birth | June 12, 1998 | |
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| Alma mater | Kyushu Sangyo University | |
| place of birth | Miyazaki Prefecture | |
| Career | 2019-20 Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka (Video Coordinator) 2020-21 Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka (Video Coordinator and Assistant Coach) 2021-22 Gunma Crane Thunders (Assistant Coach and Video Coordinator) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Assistant Coach and Scouting Coach) |
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《Comment by Nishiyanagi Assistant Coach and Scouting Coach》
I’m Nobuki Nishiyanagi, an assistant coach and scouting coach at Gunma Crane Thunders in the 2022-23 season. Last season I was affected by corona and injuries, but thanks to everyone’s support, I was able to overcome it. Thank you once more. Under the guidance of Head Coach Mizuno, we will do our best to contribute to the victory and goals of the team. Thank you for your support and support.
Makoto Higashiyama
| Date of birth | May 5, 1970 | |
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| Alma mater | California State University Long Beach Graduate School | |
| place of birth | Hyogo prefecture | |
| Career | 2001-04 California State University Long Beach (Student Staff, Men’s Basketball Club) 2004-05 Pacifica High School (Assistant Coach of Men’s Basketball Club) 2012-21 Los Angeles Harbor College (Top Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball Club) 2021-22 Ryukyu Golden Kings (assistant coach and interpreter) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Coordinator and Support Coach) |
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《Comments from Higashiyama Coordinator and Support Coach》
My name is Makoto Higashiyama and I am the new coordinator and support coach for the Gunma Crane Thunders family. We are very much looking forward to working together with the boosters and the local community to reach the goals of the team. We will do our best to maximize the potential of the team, so thank you for your cooperation.
Hiroya Naito
| Date of birth | September 6, 1999 | |
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| Alma mater | Tokai University | |
| place of birth | Chiba prefecture | |
| Career | 2022.01-Gunma Crane Thunders (Video Coordinator) | |
《Comment by Naito Video Coordinator》
My name is Hiroya Naito and I will be the video coordinator at Gunma Crane Thunders this season as well. First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to everyone involved in the team, including GM Yoshida, for giving me such an opportunity. With gratitude to everyone involved in Gunma Crane Thunders, I would like to fulfill my role in achieving the goals of the team. Thank you for visiting Gunma Crane Thunders this season!
Yoshiko Takashima
| Date of birth | September 12, 1982 | |
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| Alma mater | Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University | |
| place of birth | Nagano Prefecture | |
| Career | 2015-22 Shinshu Brave Warriors (Manager) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Manager) |
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《Comment by Manager Takashima》
Nice to meet you. My name is Yoshiko Takashima and I will be the manager this season. First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me such an opportunity. We will support the team and club to grow together and aim for victory. In addition, we will combine our experience with the history of the team so far, aiming to be a better team and a beloved team. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. I look forward to working with you this season.
Aimi Yamana
| Date of birth | December 28, 1999 | |
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| Alma mater | Meiji Gakuin University | |
| place of birth | Tokyo | |
| Career | 2021-22 Sun Rockers Shibuya (Manager Intern) 2022.03-Gunma Crane Thunders (Assistant Manager) |
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《Comment by Yamana Assistant Manager》
In the 2022-23 season, I will be the assistant manager of Gunma Crane Thunders. I am grateful that many people have helped me and are involved in it, and I will do my best to grow every day. Thank you for your support and support.
Yoji Kurosawa
| Date of birth | August 17, 1960 | |
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| Alma mater | Waseda University Daito Medical Technology College |
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| place of birth | Ibaraki Prefecture | |
| Career | 2022.04-Gunma Crane Thunders (Conditioning Advisor) | |
《Comment by Kurosawa Conditioning Advisor》
hello. My name is Kurosawa and I have been appointed as a conditioning advisor. He is proud to be part of the Gunma Crane Thunders. He is in charge of all health care for the team this season. He wants to manage every day so that the players can exert their full potential in the match. I think he is the oldest on the team, but he still feels young. Please feel free to say “Kuro-san” to all the boosters. That voice is my source of vitality. Thank you for your support this season as well.
Hiroaki Wada
| Date of birth | June 23, 1970 | |
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| Alma mater | Kwansei Gakuin University | |
| place of birth | Yamaguchi Prefecture | |
| Career | 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Strength & Conditioning Coach) | |
《Comments from Wada Strength & Conditioning Coach》
We are grateful to Head Coach Mizuno and all the team staff for welcoming us as a member of the Gunma Crane Thunders from the 2022-23 season, and we are very honored. He is excited and nervous regarding being able to work for the first time in the basketball world. We will do our best to contribute to building a team culture at a higher level. Thank you very much.
Akihiro Mizuno
| Date of birth | August 26, 1971 | |
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| Alma mater | University of Human Arts and Sciences | |
| place of birth | Saitama | |
| Career | 2004-07 Otsuka Shokai Alphas 2007-13 Link Tochigi Brex (Trainer) 2009-11 Men’s Japan National Team (Trainer) 2017-18 Hiroshima Dragonfly (Trainer) 2018-19 Ibaraki Robots (Athletic Trainer and Strength Coach) 2019-21 Yokohama B-Corsairs (Trainer) 2021-22 Sendai 89ERS (Athletics Trainer) 2022-Gunma Crane Thunders (Athletics Trainer) |
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《Comment by Mizuno Athletic Trainer》
My name is Akihiro Mizuno, an athletic trainer who transferred from Sendai 89ERS. Thank you very much for joining Gunma Crane Thunders. I’m sorry that Mizuno has become two people and it’s confusing. I am very much looking forward to being involved with many people through basketball in Gunma prefecture. Also, as a medical staff, I hope that the team will be able to proceed throughout the season in good condition with the knowledge of a once-in-a-lifetime event. Thank you for your cooperation.
Yoshitaka Amano (Yoshitaka Amano)
| Date of birth | June 6, 1988 | |
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| Alma mater | Tama Rehabilitation Academy | |
| place of birth | Tokyo | |
| Career | 2018- Gunma Crane Thunders (Medical Trainer) | |
《Comment by Amano Medical Trainer》
I am Yoshitaka Amano, who will be the physiotherapist of Gunma Crane Thunders this season as well. He works with team staff to help athletes perform at their best, providing daily conditioning support, injury prevention and treatment. He would like to thank you for your support and support for Gunma Crane Thunders this season as well.
Hiroaki Hoshino
| Date of birth | July 8, 1990 | |
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| Alma mater | Ikuei Medical College | |
| place of birth | Gunma Prefecture | |
| Career | 2020- Gunma Crane Thunders (Medical Trainer) | |
《Comment by Hoshino Medical Trainer》
We have signed a contract as a medical trainer. My name is Hiroaki Hoshino and I am Hoshi no Shinkyu Orthopedic Clinic. He took care of many players last season. This season, we will do our best to help the team and players play an active role, and to help the team as much as possible. Thank you.
