Alvark Tokyo Announces 8-Member Coaching Staff for 2026-27 Season

Alvark Tokyo has announced the signing of eight assistant coaches for the 2026-27 season.

In addition to the six coaches returning from the previous season, Kota Mizuno joins as top assistant coach—returning to the club after four seasons—along with new assistant coach Reo Mochizuki. The eight-member staff will support Head Coach Richman in driving the team's further growth and pursuit of victory.

## New Staff

### Top Assistant Coach: Kota Mizuno
Born in 1982, graduate of West Virginia University. His past experience includes coaching roles at Link Tochigi Brex, Levanga Hokkaido, and a previous tenure at Alvark Tokyo from 2018-2022. Most recently, he served as an assistant coach/on-court interpreter for Seahorses Mikawa.

### Assistant Coach: Reo Mochizuki
Born in 2000, graduate of Waseda University Graduate School. Previously coached at Takushoku University's men's basketball team and served as an interpreter/assistant coach for Seahorses Mikawa. He has also been active as a support staff member for Japan's 3x3 national teams.

## Returning Staff

- Kanji Ikehata (Assistant Coach)
- Kodai Taira (Assistant Coach)
- Kouya Nishio (Assistant Coach)
- Yuki Yamaguchi (Assistant Coach)
- Kenya Tomori (Assistant Coach)