[2023-24 season]Notice of team staff decision | Fighting Eagles Nagoya

Thank you for always supporting Fighting Eagles Nagoya.

We are pleased to inform you that Fighting Eagles Nagoya has signed a contract with the following staff for the 2023-24 season.

assistant coachCalvin Oldham(Calvin Oldham)

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Birthplace: USA
Alma Mater: Virginia Tech
Date of birth: February 19, 1961
Biography:
1995-96 Steiner Bayreuth Assistant Coach
1996-98 Steiner/Basket Bayreuth
1998-2002 Bayer Giants Leverkusen
2003-05 UMaine Black Bears/NCAA Assistant Coach
2005-07 Alba Berlin assistant coach
2007-13 Jeonju KCC Aegis Assistant Coach
2013-15 Eisbären Bremerhaven
2016-20 Chiba Jets Funabashi Assistant Coach
2021- Fighting Eagles Nagoya Assistant Coach

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Dear Fighting Eagles Nagoya fans, After a challenging first year at B1, I will be an assistant coach at FE Nagoya for the 2023-24 season.
I am confident that this season will be a special year with the support and encouragement of all the fans.
Thank you again and stay safe.

Assistant Coach and Analyzing Coach Sowa Hojo(Motokazu Hojo)

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Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Alma mater: Kyoto University
Date of birth: January 5, 1990
Biography:
2011-12 Kyoto University Men’s Basketball Club Student Coach
2012-13 Kyoto University Women’s Basketball Club Student Coach
2013-14 Kyoto Hannary’s Basketball School School Coach
2014-17 Kyoto Municipal Murasakino High School Men’s Basketball Club Advisor
2014-20 Kyoto University Women’s Basketball Club Head Coach
2021-22 Gifu Soops Assistant Coach
2022-23 Fighting Eagles Nagoya Analyzing Coach
2023- Fighting Eagles Nagoya Assistant Coach and Analyzing Coach

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I am happy to be able to play as a member of FE Nagoya in the 2023-24 season.
I will aim to grow every day so that I can help the team, including the head coach, more than last season.
To everyone involved in FE Nagoya, thank you for your continued support this season.

Assistant General Manager Takeyuki Bando)

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Birthplace: Tokushima Prefecture
Alma mater: Tokai University
Date of birth: January 28, 1990
Biography:
2017-21 Fighting Eagles Nagoya manager and interpreter
2021-22 Fighting Eagles Nagoya Assistant General Manager and Interpreter
2022- Fighting Eagles Nagoya assistant general manager

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We are going to fight together in the 2023-24 season.
Last season was a challenging season where we fought together with FE Nagoya fans for the first time in B1.
This season, we aim to make even greater strides, and we will continue to work hard every day so that we can enjoy a wonderful experience together with everyone.

Video Coordinator and Manager Kai Horii(Kai Horii)

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Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma mater: Yamanashi Gakuin University
Date of Birth: September 27, 1998
Biography:
2020-21 Fighting Eagles Nagoya Assistant Manager
2021-22　Fighting Eagles Nagoya Manager
2022-　Fighting Eagles Nagoya Video Coordinator and Manager

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My name is Kai Horii, and I will serve as video coordinator and manager at FE Nagoya for the 2023-24 season.
In order for the team to aim high and continue to grow, we will always do our best and prepare.
Thank you to all the fans for your support.

Manager Rina Osaki(Rina Osaki)

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Birthplace: Tokyo
School of Birth: Daito Bunka University
Date of Birth: February 11, 2000
Biography:
2021-　Fighting Eagles Nagoya Manager

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I am Rina Osaki, and will continue to serve as the manager of FE Nagoya for the 2023-24 season.
I will do my best every day to support the team and players more than last season.
To all the fans, thank you for your continued support this season.

Trainer Takeyoshi Sato Sato)

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Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma mater: Nippon Sport Science University
Date of birth: July 31, 1963
Biography:
Shigakukan University Junior College Department Professor
Representative of TS Serve TrainerTeam
Japan Association of Athletics Federations Medical Committee Trainer Club Honorary Member
Aichi Prefecture Athletic Trainer Liaison Council Advisor
2022- Fighting Eagles Nagoya trainer

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Thank you very much for your support for Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the 2022-23 season.
Thank you for being a member of this team for the 2023-24 season.
In addition to the conditioning of the players, I will do my best to support the early return from the injury.
We appreciate your support and encouragement.

Strength Trainer Mitsuyoshi Yamamoto(Atsushi Yamamoto)

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Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma mater: Chukyo University
Date of birth: August 5, 1965
Biography:
Representative of Best Condition Work Out Gym
Athletic trainer certified by the Japan Sports Association
Aichi Prefectural Athletic Trainer Liaison Council Auditor
Support teams so far: Corporate handball team, Japan handball team, other high school university handball clubs, etc.
Individuals: rally drivers, beach handball players, golfers
2022- Fighting Eagles Nagoya Strength Trainer

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Following the 2022-23 season, I am honored to be involved in strengthening Fighting Eagles Nagoya.
I would like to work together with the team staff, players, and fans to create the process for the team to win B1.

Trainer Yusuke Kato(Yusuke Kato)

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Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma mater: Nakawa Medical College
Date of Birth: May 27, 1992
Biography:
Japan Association of Athletics Federations Class B Trainer
Aichi Athletics Association Strengthening Committee Medical Department Trainer
2017-19 B3 Aisin AW Arions Anjo Assistant Trainer
2019-21 B3 Aisin AW Arions Anjo Head Trainer
2021-22 B3 Aisin Arions Head Trainer
2022- Fighting Eagles Nagoya trainer

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Thank you for always supporting and cheering for Fighting Eagles Nagoya.
I am very happy to continue to be involved as a trainer in the 2023-24 season.
I will do my best every day to support the team so that the players can demonstrate their best performance, so please give me your warm support for Fighting Eagles Nagoya.

Trainer Saya Mizuguchi(Sayo Mizuguchi)

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Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma mater: University of Tsukuba/Nakawa Medical College
Date of birth: July 31, 1990
Biography:
Japan Association of Athletics Federations Class B Trainer
Aichi Athletics Association Strengthening Committee Medical Department Trainer
2015 WBDL Aisin AW Arions Anjo Assistant Trainer
2016-19 Japan Business Group Kiyo Heartbeats Trainer
2020-21 WJBL Chanson Cosmetics Chanson V Magic Trainer
2022- Fighting Eagles Nagoya trainer

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Thank you to everyone who supports Fighting Eagles Nagoya.
I am very honored to be able to continue working as a trainer in the 2023-24 season.
Taking advantage of last season’s reflection, we will strive to provide better care and support.
Thank you for your continued support of Fighting Eagles Nagoya.

Medical Trainer Takehiko Hiraiwa(Takehiko Hiraiwa)

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Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Alma mater: Meijo University/Yoneda Jusei College
Date of birth: December 20, 1965
Biography:
1997- Hiraiwa Orthopedic Clinic
2017- Fighting Eagles Nagoya Medical Trainer

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It’s early and it’s the 7th season. In the meantime, I’ve changed from B2 to B1, and my friends have changed, so I’m really looking forward to what’s waiting for the new season.
And I am also one of the fans of this team just like you.
I hope you all will continue to support us, and as a trainer, let’s do what we can to support the team together!