Japan / S9 E1
Japanophiles: Tom Hovasse
Synopsis
In a Japanophiles interview, Peter Barakan meets Tom Hovasse, a basketball coach from the USA. After spending much of his playing career in Japan, Hovasse began coaching Japanese teams. In 2017 he was appointed head coach of the Japan women's national basketball team, and under his leadership they won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Following that success, he was recently appointed to a new role: head coach of the men's team. Hovasse talks about his journey, and his coaching philosophy.
CREDITS
Main Cast
Peter BarakanSelf - Host
Kanako SachnoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Emma HowardSelf - GuestEmma HowardSelf - Narrator (voice)
Matt AltSelf - Reporter in Plus OneMatt AltSelf - GuestDDavid McMahonSelf - Reporter in Plus OneMMatt SchleySelf - Reporter in Plus One
Vinay MurthySelf - Reporter in Plus One
Lemi DuncanSelf - Reporter in Plus OneKKanoaSelf - Reporter in Plus OneHHiroshi TashiroSelf - ExpertCOMMUNITY
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