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Koji Ishii

$75/hour
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I have a background in Sports Science and coaching experience in both Japan and the U.S., working with kids, teens, and adults. In Japan, I coached middle school and high school teams with 10–20 players per group. In the U.S., I gained experience teaching youth athletic classes at Redline. Currently, I train a wide range of athletes — 10-year-olds, high school players, and adults. Please review the pricing, age requirements, and training location information before reaching out. (My location is North Scottsdale) The initial 60-minute session starts at **$75**. However, final pricing may vary depending on location, facility, travel distance, and session length. Additional fees apply for long-distance travel or training at a court/location requested by the client. Training locations may vary depending on the athlete’s age and facility rules. Athletes age **13 and older** may have indoor training options available. However, for athletes ages **13–15**, parent/guardian registration, consent, or facility fees may be required depending on the facility’s rules. Athletes under **13 years old** are usually trained at an outdoor court. If the family has access to a gym, school facility, community center, or indoor court that allows youth training, I am happy to consider training there as well. For athletes age **16 and older**, indoor training is usually easier to arrange, and in some cases, no additional facility fee may be required. My coaching is not just about running drills. I focus on evaluating each athlete’s current level, movement, fundamental skills, coordination, footwork, confidence, and decision-making that can be used in real games. During the initial session, I first evaluate the athlete’s current ability and needs. After that, I can recommend a training plan based on the athlete’s age, experience, and goals. I work best with athletes who are serious about improving and families who are committed to consistent development. When reaching out, please include the following information: * Athlete’s name * Age * Boy or girl * Basketball experience * Main skills or goals they want to improve * General area or nearest major cross streets Before reaching out, please also take a moment to review my Home p a g e so you can better understand my coaching style and training approach. 🇺🇸よろしくお願いします🇯🇵
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Hired 4 times

Serves Scottsdale, AZ

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1 employee

1 year in business

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Shooting

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Rebounding

Passing

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Priya S.

Oct 12, 2025

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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.

Koji Ishii's reply
Thank you so much for your kind review and continued trust. It has been great working with your son over these sessions and seeing how much he has improved. I’m really happy to see that he is applying what we worked on and making an impact in games as well. Looking forward to continuing and helping him grow even more. Thank you again!
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Erin E.

Mar 17, 2026

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Koji responds right away, and is quick to put a plan together. My Son was so excited after Kojis first session. We are already seeing a difference in his shooting in just ONE session. Unbelievable. Thank you so much! We are excited to continue on the journey and watch him grow.

Details: 14-17 years old • 2 - 5 years • Shooting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Koji Ishii's reply
Thank you so much — I really appreciate your kind words. He has a great attitude and strong potential, which makes coaching very enjoyable. I’m excited to continue working with him and helping him grow step by step.
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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.
Koji Ishii's reply
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words. I really appreciate it. I think it’s a great thing to seriously return to basketball as an adult, and I’m also enjoying the process of training together while seeing your progress. It’s always great to work with someone who is motivated to improve while enjoying the game at the same time. Thank you again, and I look forward to our next sessions!
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