Coach Introduction
Here's an introduction to the coaches who teach at Umeda Table Tennis Center.
Rika Hirata(Hirata Rika)
- Battle type Left-handed shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides.
- Alma mater Shintoku Girls' High School - Senshu University
- Battle history
- • 6th place in the girls' singles at the 46th All-Japan Junior High School Table Tennis Tournament in 2015
• 2018 Chugoku High School Championships Doubles Champion • 2018 All-Japan High School Selection Tournament Top 8
• Winner of the 2022 Kanto Student Autumn League Division 1
• Participated in the All Japan Corporate Championships (singles and doubles) on June 7, 2023. - Special skill
- Counter drive, back hit
- date of birth
- October 8, 2000
- A word from the instructor
- Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, we welcome everyone!
Leave the left-handed solutions to us!! - Movie
- [From a prestigious school] 6th place in the All-Japan Junior High School Championships & Champion of the Kanto Division 1! Introducing the talented left-handed coach, Rika Hirata.
Miharu Umeda(Umeda Miharu)
- Battle type Right-handed cutman
- Alma mater Matsutoku Gakuin High School
- Battle history
- Participated in the 2018 All Japan Championships (Cadet) in both doubles and singles.
China High School Table Tennis Championships, Singles Round of 16
Participation in the 2021 All Japan Championships (Junior) Singles
Participant in the 2022 Inter-High School Championships Singles Tournament - Special skill
- Backhand serve, attack on the third ball after the serve, attack after a cut.
- date of birth
- June 1, 2004
- A word from the instructor
- I hope we can all have fun playing table tennis together!
I'm good at sharing my experience as a defensive player!
thank you! - Movie
- [New Coach Introduction] Despite her delicate build, she's incredibly aggressive?! The charmingly smiling and highly skilled defensive player, Miharu Umeda, has joined our team! 🏓
Rio Kondo(Kondo Rio)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides.
- Alma mater Graduated from Meitoku Gijuku High School → Kwansei Gakuin University
- Battle history
- Shikoku Championships Junior Division (Singles) 3rd Place
National High School Selection Tournament (Team) - Top 8
Inter-High School Championships (Team) Runner-up
Shikoku High School Intercollegiate Championships (Singles) 3rd Place
Kansai Student Rookie Tournament (Singles) 3rd Place - Special skill
- Larry, Meet
- date of birth
- June 20, 2006
- A word from the instructor
- I will use the challenging spirit I cultivated through table tennis to do my best to convey the joy of table tennis to as many people as possible. Thank you for your support!
- Movie
- [Professional Coach Introduction] Introducing Coach Rio Kondo, known for her powerful forehand!
Kanemoto Yusei(Kanemoto, Yusei)
- Battle type Right-handed cutman
- Alma mater Kinki University Fukuyama High School → Kwansei Gakuin University
- Battle history
- Individual Inter-High School Championship Participant
Participated in all events at the China Games.
Osaka International Invitational Table Tennis Championships
Junior and General Participants - Special skill
- push
Serve - A word from the instructor
- Let's have fun improving our skills by making the most of our previous table tennis experience! Looking forward to playing with you!
- Movie
- The long-awaited defensive player! His offense is also powerful! Introducing Coach Kanemoto
Yoshito Imaya(Imatani Hayato)
My nickname is Pao.
- Alma mater Nabari Aomine High School → Osaka University of Physical Education
- Battle history
- Top 16 in individual competition at the Mie Prefecture Junior High School Athletic Federation Tournament
Junior High School Athletic Federation Mie Prefecture Tournament Team Competition: Top 8
Top 8 in individual competition at the Mie Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tournament
Top 8 in the Mie Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tournament (Team Competition) - Special skill
- Forehand drive with a sweeping motion
- date of birth
- April 2, 2003
- A word from the instructor
- I will put my 8 years of experience playing table tennis to good use and do my best!
thank you. - Movie
- Introducing Coach Kaito Imatani! Training partner reservations are now being accepted!
Naoya Yano(Naoya Yano)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides.
- Battle history
- [Junior high school]
Two-time consecutive winner of the Ehime Prefecture Cadet Division Qualifiers; Top 8 finishers in the Shikoku Qualifiers for the National High School Athletic Meet; Participated in the Singles event at the National High School Athletic Meet.
[high school]
Miyagi Prefecture Inter-High School Championships Preliminaries: Top 4; All Japan Junior Championships Preliminaries: Top 4; Inter-High School Championships Team Competition: Top 16; Tohoku Tournament: Top 8 - Special skill
- Backhand drive, table play
- A word from the instructor
- I will do my best to grow together with you while having fun, by utilizing my past experiences and learning new knowledge. Please feel free to contact me!
- Movie
- We'll support you with kind and thorough coaching! Introducing Coach Naoya Yano
Koki Sato(Sato Koki)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides.
- Battle history
- Hiroshima Prefecture Doubles 1st Place
Hiroshima Prefecture Team - 2nd Place
Participated in all events at the China Games. - Special skill
- Forehand drive, push, backhand block
- date of birth
- March 15, 2006
- A word from the instructor
- Let's use our past table tennis experience to have fun and get stronger together! I look forward to playing with you!
- Movie
- Introducing Coach Koki Sato! He excels at powerful forehand drives!
Tanaka Raai(Tanaka Rana)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, both sides inverted.
- Alma mater Ashiya Gakuen High School → Ashiya University
- Battle history
- 2021 76th National Sports Festival
Hyogo Prefecture Junior Girls Participant
Participating in the Junior All Japan Championships
2022 Inter-High School Championships Doubles Best 16
The 77th National Sports Festival
Hyogo Prefecture Junior Girls Participant
Participated in the 2023 Inter-High School Championships (team, singles, and doubles).
Top 8 at the 66th Kansai Intercollegiate Table Tennis Rookie Tournament in 2024 - Special skill
- Rally battle, knuckle block
- date of birth
- June 28, 2005
- A word from the instructor
- I will use my past table tennis experience to do my best to help everyone enjoy playing table tennis. Thank you for your support!
- Movie
- Introducing Coach Tanaka Raai!
Yuri Ikeoku(Ikeoku Yuri)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, both sides inverted.
- Alma mater Aichi Mizuho University Mizuho High School → Kinki University
- Battle history
- (Junior high school)
National Junior High School Table Tennis Tournament - Singles - Participant
All Japan Championships Cadet Singles Round of 16
(high school)
Aichi Prefecture High School Table Tennis Championships: Runner-up in Singles, Doubles, and Team Events
Inter-High School Championships: Participation in Singles, Doubles, and Team Events
(University)
Kansai Student Table Tennis League (Spring) - Team Championship
Kansai Intercollegiate Table Tennis Championships, Doubles, 3rd Place
All Japan Intercollegiate Table Tennis Championships - Doubles Participant
All Japan Intercollegiate Table Tennis Championships, Team Division, Top 8 - Special skill
- Change Block, Platform Stop, Sweep
- A word from the instructor
- I hope to use my past experience to have fun playing table tennis with everyone. Thank you!
- Movie
- Introducing Coach Yuri Ikeoku, who is skilled at using short pips to control the pace and rhythm of her game!
Kenta Yoshimoto(Yoshimoto Kenta)
My nickname is Yoshi.
- Battle type Shakehand grip, inverted rubber on both sides
- Battle history
- Osaka Representative, 2012/2013 All Japan Club Team Championship
Osaka Governors Cup Individual Competition, 2021 - Runner-up
2023 All Japan Table Tennis Championships, Age Group Individual Competition, Winner - Special skill
- Choridora
- date of birth
- March 4, 1986
- A word from the instructor
- "We welcome all ages and genders, from juniors to seniors. We teach with kindness, friendliness, and thoroughness as our motto!"
- Movie
- Tips for a furious backspin serve | Gucchi & Yoshi
Tips for the forehand drive with a sweeping motion | Gucchi & Yoshi
[WRM Match] Gucchi VS Yoshi
Coach Yoshimoto's coaching session
Asuka Seko(Seko Asuka)
- Battle type Right-handed shakehand grip, both sides inverted.
- Alma mater Osaka Prefectural Ashima High School → Tenri University
- Battle history
- Osaka High School Rookie Table Tennis Tournament, Osaka High School Table Tennis Championships: Team Top 8, Singles Top 32
Top 8 in the Osaka Prefecture Qualifying Round for the National High School Table Tennis Championships
Winner of the Osaka Prefectural Qualifying Round for the All-Japan High School Championships (OSAKACUP) - Singles Tournament
Participated in the Kinki High School Table Tennis Championships (team, singles, and doubles events).
Participating in the Osaka International Invitational Table Tennis Championships - Special skill
- Forehand smash
- date of birth
- February 23, 2005
- A word from the instructor
- I will do my best to convey the appeal of table tennis!
thank you! - Movie
- Coach Asuka Seko is born! Her variations with short pimple rubber and her quick attack play are top-notch!