KURAISHI, Osamu

KURAISHI Osamu is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Sport and Sciences. His work focuses on basketball coaching methodology, tactical analysis, and sports pedagogy. He has contributed extensively to academic research through publications in journals like Sports Methods Society and Japan Basketball Coach Committee reports.

• Education: M.S. in Sports Science from University of Tsukuba (2001), B.A. in Education from Waseda University (1979)

Research Interests center on optimizing basketball coaching practices, analyzing game strategies, and developing Japanese-style athlete-centered coaching frameworks. His studies address decision-making abilities in fast breaks and offensive plays, with proposals for gender-specific and skill-level-adapted training systems.

Research Trends in his publications show a focus on cross-cultural coaching comparisons, tactical innovation through game analysis, and skill development rooted in Japanese sports culture. Key themes include situational judgment, technical execution, and systematic training methodologies for basketball players.

Professional Memberships: Affiliated with the Sports Methods Society.

Social Activities include commentary roles for NBA, Olympic, and World Championship broadcasts (TBS/J-sports, WOWOW, NHK BS Sports) since 1989. He also contributes to international coaching education through affiliations with NBA teams (Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors) and US universities.