Hirotaka Sugiyama

About me

I am an RPO Level 1 Certified Pickleball Coach based in Shizuoka, Japan. I am the founder and representative of Numazu Senbon Pickleball Club (NSPC), where I help players of all levels enjoy, learn, and improve their pickleball. As both a coach and an active competitive player, I regularly compete in tournaments throughout Japan, particularly in men’s and mixed doubles. I enjoy helping players develop not only their technique, but also their positioning, shot selection, and doubles strategy. My coaching philosophy is simple: make pickleball fun, practical, and easy to understand. I especially enjoy helping beginner and intermediate players build confidence and learn how to play smarter as a team. I look forward to sharing the joy of pickleball and helping more players improve their game.

Coaching specialties

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Juniors
• Seniors

Languages spoken

• Japanese

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