Hitoshi Ipponsugi, MSc

Hitoshi Ipponsugi, MSc, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of athletic performance and innovation. Hitoshi is currently serving as the Head of Performance and Innovation (Asia) at Kitman Labs since January 2022. In addition, Hitoshi has worked as the GM of High Performance at Hanazono Kintetsu Liners since June 2023 and also holds the role of High Performance Advisor there since August 2022. At Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix, they worked as a High Performance Advisor starting from April 2022. Prior to their current roles, Hitoshi served as the Head of Athletic Performance at Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd from June 2020 to November 2021, and as a Performance Consultant at Kitman Labs from January 2020 to December 2020.

Hitoshi'sprevious experience also includes working at Toyota Verblitz Rugby Football Club, where they held the position of Physical Performance Manager from March 2018 to June 2020, and Head of Physical Performance Coach from March 2017 to February 2018. Hitoshi also worked as the Head Strength & Conditioning at Mitsubishi Dynaboars Rugby Football Club from March 2015 to February 2017, as an Athletic Performance Coach at Kubota Spears Rugby Football Club from June 2013 to March 2015, and as a Strength & Conditioning Intern at Brumbies Rugby Union from March 2012 to June 2013. Hitoshi'scareer started as a Personal Trainer at the Australian Sports Commission from August 2009 to May 2013.

Hitoshi Ipponsugi, MSc, pursued their education in the field of sports coaching and exercise science. From 2011 to 2013, they attended the University of Canberra and obtained a Bachelor of Sport Coaching & Exercise Science. Subsequently, from 2015 to 2022, they enrolled at Edith Cowan University, where they earned a Master of Strength & Conditioning. The provided information does not offer specific details regarding their field of study within these degrees.