Koji Ishii
$50/hour
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Specific skill(s)
Responds in about 50 min
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About
I have a background in Sports Science and experience coaching basketball and fitness for a wide range of ages, from kids to adults. For beginners, I provide fun and supportive sessions that build strong fundamentals, while for experienced players I focus on advanced skill development and agility training. With playing experience in both Japan and the U.S., as well as challenging professional tryouts, I bring a mix of practical and scientific approaches to help athletes grow. I can coach in both English and Japanese, making my training a great fit for international students and Japanese families as well.
Overview
Hired 1 time
Serves Scottsdale, AZ
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Services offered
Specific skill(s)
Shooting
Ball handling
Rebounding
Passing
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My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and punctuality.
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Priya S.
4 weeks ago
Hired on Thumbtack
The first session with coach KJ was very helpful. He went above and beyond to come to a court that was more familiar to our son to engage and perform assessments. He was able to observe and underhand the improvement items and provide quick help. Looking forward to more sessions.
Details: 10-13 years old • 2 - 5 years • Ball handling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
Noah I.
Sep 16, 2025
Koji is a great coach who makes training both fun and effective. He gave me specific drills that helped improve my shooting and ball-handling right away. I also appreciated his background in sports science, which made the session unique compared to other coaches. He is friendly, patient, and can teach in Japanese, which is perfect for Japanese families. I definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to enjoy basketball while getting better.
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Koji Ishii