Koji Ishii
$75/hour
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Specific skill(s)
Responds within a day
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About
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.
⭐ Coaching Style
My approach centers on “Have fun, learn every session, and grow.”
Clear, detailed corrections on the spot
Video-based feedback to analyze strengths and weaknesses
Optional performance data (form analysis, timing, etc.)
Position-specific coaching
Science-based training + real game experience
💰 Rates
$75 / 1 hour (initial session) Price varies based on location & facility
Before reaching out, please take a moment to review ホームページ to understand my coaching style and training approach.
I work with players who are serious about improving and committed to their development. よろしくお願いします！
Overview
Hired 3 times
Serves Scottsdale, AZ
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1 employee
1 year in business
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Specific skill(s)
Shooting
Ball handling
Rebounding
Passing
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.
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Erin E.
1 week ago
Hired on Thumbtack
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.
Basketball Lessons
Priya S.
Oct 12, 2025
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.
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!
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.
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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Koji Ishii