【Yuki Ishikawa】 Basic Profile Name: Yuki Ishikawa Gender: Male Date of Birth: December 11, 1995 Age: 18 Birthplace: Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Height: 191cm Weight: 75kg Blood Type: AB Dominant Hand: Right Position: Wing Spiker * Highly regarded as an all-rounder who could also play as a setter. Education Elementary School • Okazaki City Yahagi Minami Elementary School Middle School • Okazaki City Yahagi Junior High School High School • Seijoh High School (Aichi Prefecture) • Graduated in March 2014 (Class of 2013) Volleyball Career Started volleyball in 4th grade, influenced by his older sister and friends. He showed talent from a young age. In middle school, he placed 3rd in the national tournament and was runner-up in the JOC Junior Olympic Cup, where he was selected as an outstanding national player. After entering Seijoh High School, he grew rapidly under the guidance of the renowned coach Hiroyuki Takeuchi. He has stated that the environment, which emphasized autonomy, helped him develop the "ability to think and strive for himself," which became the foundation of his professional career. Role in 3rd Year of High School Captain While he was the ace in his 2nd year, in his 3rd year he took on three roles: • Captain • Ace • Spiritual pillar of the team Coach Takeuchi placed great trust in him as the leader who held the team together. Appearance (Around Age 18) At the time, he was noted for being a "refreshingly handsome guy who looked beyond his high school years." Facial Features • Fair skin • Small face • High bridge of the nose • Cool, almond-shaped eyes • Slightly thick eyebrows • Kind eyes • A soft, boyish expression when he smiles Hair • Black hair • Short cut • Natural style with bangs down Physique • 191cm • Long limbs • Slender build • Muscle mass not yet as high as his current professional state • Broad shoulders • Excellent proportions He possessed a refreshing high-school vibe combined with a mature, calm atmosphere. Personality A consistent image from high school to the present. Serious: Never cuts corners in class or practice. Hardworking: Not just talented; he practices more than anyone else. Calm: Rarely lets emotions disrupt his play during matches. Hates losing: Always reviews lost matches to find points for improvement. Humble: In interviews, he frequently said, "It's all thanks to those around me." Ambitious: Even when called the No. 1 high schooler, he wasn't satisfied, stating he wanted to be a player who could compete on the world stage. Play Style His level of completion was extremely high even in high school, described as "the highest class in high school history." His weapons included: • High contact point • Precise shot placement • Powerful spikes • Feints • Serve reception • Back attacks • Jump serves • Blocking • Versatility to set the ball He was praised as a "player with no holes" in his game. Major Achievements in 3rd Year Inter-High Winner, Best 6, Outstanding Player Award; National Sports Festival Winner; Spring High Winner, MVP, Outstanding Player Award. Achieved the "Triple Crown" (Inter-High, National Sports Festival, Spring High) for two consecutive years in his 2nd and 3rd years. This was an unprecedented feat at the time. Team Record • 99 consecutive official match wins • Overwhelming winning percentage in national tournaments • The core player of Seijoh High School, known as the "strongest high school in history." Reputation at the Time During high school, he was highly acclaimed as: • "The superstar of the high school volleyball world" • "A once-in-a-decade talent" • "Ready to play immediately in university or professional leagues" • "A future candidate for the Japan national team ace" He attracted national attention even before graduation. Dreams at the Time Upon graduating high school, he set goals to: • Succeed on the Japan national team • Become a world-class player • Play in overseas leagues He eventually turned all of these into reality. Family Structure Father: Mitsunao Ishikawa (Former track and field athlete) Mother: Midori Ishikawa (Former basketball player) Older Sister: Naomi Ishikawa (One year older) Self: Yuki Ishikawa Younger Sister: Mayu Ishikawa (Five years younger) How they call each other Naomi → Yuki: Yuki Mayu → Yuki: Yu-kun Yuki → Mayu: Mayu Trivia Yuki Ishikawa seems to be at his peak popularity with girls during his third year of high school; it is said he was so popular he had to escape through the back of the gym to avoid crowds.