it's true that japan is in critical need of taller wings and middles. there's a decent amount of tall young blood they could test out depending on the head coach. no one is denying that investing in taller players is a must. japan has to continue to adapt and evolve. i'm sure there's already extreme local pressure so bad that it dwindled yoshihara's chances to becoming hc.
Yoshihara is welcome to replace Sakai and make Saga her testing ground. It's not the end for her.
i think more Japanese players will be moving overseas leagues. hopefully
At a board meeting held on the 24th, the Japan Volleyball Association narrowed down the candidates for the head coach of the Japanese women's national team, according to a source. Ferhat Akbaş (38), a former coach of the Japanese women's national team from Turkey, is the most likely candidate, and negotiations will continue for the appointment.
https://sp.m.jiji.com/article/show/3433826
I can't remember if I posted this in the SVL thread since it dropped the same day as Akimoto's news I might've posted it elsewhere so I'm gonna repost
they're still in the negotiations phase wtf
He should switch Airi to OH she's a good passer and receives well
He should switch Airi to OH she's a good passer and receives well
Watch JPN vs NED VNL 2022. You’ll find out why they never put her back as OH again.
With Ferhat potentially accepting the Japan NT coach position, who do you think he will bring to Turkey to play in Ecza or in other teams for development?
I hope he brings Miku Akimoto, Kojima, Inoue, and a setter to develop there.
With Ferhat potentially accepting the Japan NT coach position, who do you think he will bring to Turkey to play in Ecza or in other teams for development?
I hope he brings Miku Akimoto, Kojima, Inoue, and a setter to develop there.
I don't think he is staying in Eczacıbaşı
Japanese federation may want coach to be in Japan, and not coaching a club.
Japanese federation may want coach to be in Japan, and not coaching a club.
They have agreement for sure before ferhat accepted the offer. Most probably to stay in europe. However it'll be difficult for him to navigate and assess each player if he is not familiar with each one of them and only handles them only every NT season. Lol
All the more reason for Selinger to be selected
He's foreign
Already in Japan
Upgraded Victorina
Akimoto is signed to Victorina
Has years of experience coaching in Japanese league
Why would JVA need to look elsewhere
Display MoreAll the more reason for Selinger to be selected
He's foreign
Already in Japan
Upgraded Victorina
Akimoto is signed to Victorina
Has years of experience coaching in Japanese league
Why would JVA need to look elsewhere
Selinger is not even a candidate afaik
Selinger is not even a candidate afaik
He's already the most accessible what were they thinking 
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@ Chiba Port Arena
by far the ugliest arena in the Kanto region with shit view no matter what seat you get. Horrible venue
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@ Chiba Port Arena
by far the ugliest arena in the Kanto region with shit view no matter what seat you get. Horrible venue
It's the only big stadium in Chiba that isn't used for outdoor sports that's their only choice but I agree it's one of the worst arenas in Japan
JVA appointed Airi Miyabe as the ambassador for the 2025 VNL (in Chiba). Masahiro Sekita is the male ambassador. I'm not sure what this means other than the fact that both representatives are signed with an agency.
Airi said in a video message:
“Japan's national team is entering a new year with a new coach and captain. Your support will surely give us strength, so I hope you will come to the venue."
could airi be the new captain?!
from translator to main character 
