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Shai Gigi: Founder, Main Coach

NATIONALITY: ISRAELI BIRTHDATE: JUNE, 1977 BIRTHPLACE: HAIFA, ISRAEL RESIDENCE: SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO CITY HEIGHT: 5-6 (168cm) WIGHT: 60kg PLAYS: RIGHT-HANDED SHOES: YONEX RAQUET: YONEX RDX 500 CLOTHING: YONEX

Shai picked up his first racket at the age of 11. Since then his enthusiasm for tennis has led him to become a professional tennis player, competing against some of the best players around. With over seven years of experience he has taught tennis, competed in U.S. and Israeli tournaments and is still as enthusiastic as ever.

Professionally qualified, Shai is certified as one of the most excellent tennis players by the Israeli Institute for Tennis. He has the skills to coach tennis at all levels - beginners to advanced tournament players.

Shai, fell in love with Japan and it's culture and decided to make a home in Japan. Feeling the need existing in Tokyo for a professional but fun tennis center, which would introduce both the young and adults to the pleasures of tennis he established the JINJI TENNIS CENTER to develop his dream offering tennis training for children and adults of all ages and skill levels in the local area.

Coach profile: Jan 2006 (Japanese)

Recent News about the Jinji Tennis Center: ACCJ Journal Jan 2006

Jinji Tennis Center New Article: Tokyo Notice Board

Takaharu Tanno : Coach

NATIONALITY: Australian BIRTHDATE: October 1985 HEIGHT: 5-11 (180cm) WIGHT: 71 kg PLAYS: LEFT-HANDED SHOES: K-swiss glaciator RAQUET: Wilson [K]SIX.ONE Tour 90

Taka was born in Sydney, Australia and recently arrived in Tokyo wanting to pursuit a career here. Tennis is a sport I have loved since I was 5 and I have had the opportunity to become a tennis coach at my previous club in Sydney. There I have gained experience not only as a tennis coach but also as a sport instructor over 7 years. I am fluent in both English and Japanese so please feel free to communicate in either language.
 
I majored in Masters of Chiropractic Science at Macqaurie University and graduated in 2008. I am now working as a chiropractor in Akasaka. With my coaching experience and understanding of the body's biomechanics, TENNIS CONDITIONING has become a valuable treatment protocol for tennis players at all levels.
For more information please click the following link.
http://jinjitennis.com/about/taka_eg.html

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Filip Koziell : Coach

NATIONALITY: Canadian BIRTHDATE: April 1983 BIRTHPLACE: Gdansk, Poland HEIGHT: 6-3 (189cm) WIGHT: 80Kg PLAYS: Right Handed SHOES: Nike RAQUET: Wilson Pro Staff 6-1

I began playing tennis at age 8 and by 10 I was competing in tournaments. By 14 I qualified onto the Canadian National tennis team and travelled to Japan to represent Canada in an international team event. After finishing my junior career I received scholarship to play tennis the United States, where I competed for 4 years and eventually played as high as the #1 position on my team. During my competitive days and since thereafter I have taught many players of all levels. I try share my experience in all aspects of the game while maintaining a fun atmosphere on the court.

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