Physical Performance Coach  /  Yosuke Kido

Science-backed
elite sports performance
training.
Now, for you.

Know. Refine. Evolve.

ATC  ·  CSCS  ·  15 Years  ·  8 Sports  ·  Based in Japan

Yosuke Kido coaching rugby athletes during field training
Yosuke Kido

Philosophy

Beliefs.

01 — WHY I COACH

Your emotion
is your fuel.

Frustrated and hungry for more. Fired up and chasing the next level. Either way is fine.

I want to be alongside the athlete whose drive comes from that place — that's who I coach for.

02 — WHAT I LEAVE BEHIND

I leave
confidence behind.

Numbers get recorded. Skills get built. But what I want to leave is deeper — the ability to trust your own body. When coaching ends, that confidence doesn't. That's what real results look like.

03 — HOW I WORK

No mold.
No formula.

Textbook methods don't always fit the athlete in front of me. I read your body. I think in your context. Instead of fitting you to a system, I find the answer that's uniquely yours.

Coaching Approach

Know. Refine. Evolve.

01 Know. Assess & Understand

Pinpoint exactly where you are right now — not just by feel, but through data. Objective and subjective layered together to build a complete picture of your body.

Physical Assessment Movement Analysis Subjective Eval Objective Eval
02 Refine. Design & Coach

From your current position, I design a plan built only for you. No templates. I work in dialogue with your body, using your emotion as fuel to elevate movement quality.

Individual Plan Movement Coaching Physical Development Movement Risk Mgmt
03 Evolve. Evolve

After the process, athletes trust their own bodies. That's real evolution — not just numbers going up, but becoming an athlete who thinks and moves independently.

Performance Gains Self-Trust Self-Driven Growth

Foundation

Credentials.

ATC — Athletic Trainer Certified CSCS — Strength & Conditioning Specialist Movement Assessment
01 — Behind "Know."

Reading the body.

Anatomy and neurophysiology knowledge lets me accurately locate where you are. Joint alignment, muscle coordination, movement patterns — understood not just by feel, but as structure.

Anatomy Neurophysiology Movement Analysis Movement Risk Mgmt
02 — Behind "Refine."

Designing output.

Evidence-based periodization lets me build a plan for you specifically. Force, Speed, Endurance — what to load, when, and how much. Structured, not guessed.

Periodization Max Strength Explosive Power Endurance Dev
03 — Behind "Evolve."

Seeing what numbers can't.

A trained coaching eye catches what data misses — subtle deviations, compensations, hidden potential in movement. That's what drives the interventions that produce real evolution.

Movement Observation Coaching Eye Movement Intervention Skill Dev

Supported Sports

Sports.

Pro Baseball
Professional
Amateur Baseball
Competitive
🏉
Rugby 7s
Japan National
National Team
🏊‍♂️
Triathlon
(Ironman)
Ironman
🎿
Ski
Jumping
Alpine
🏊
Swimming
Competitive
🥎
Softball
Competitive
🏃
Track &
Field
Athletics

Coaching

Start.

Training in Japan but the language barrier is getting in the way?

Want expert physical coaching in English, right here in Japan?

Whether you're here long-term or short-term — your training shouldn't stop because of language.

This coaching is for you.
Group · Up to 2

Group Session

Train alongside a partner. Individual feedback within a shared session.

  • Zoom / In-person (Japan)
  • 60-min session
  • Individual feedback for both
  • Shared group program
  • Monthly or single session
  • Follow-up via LINE / Email
Team

Team Session

Elevate the physical performance of your entire team.

  • Zoom / In-person (Japan)
  • Scalable to team size
  • Team assessment & needs analysis
  • Team-specific program design
  • Ongoing support available
Pricing available on request via LINE or email

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Contact via LINE

Activities

Services.

Rugby team training on the field
01 —

High Performance
Consulting

Designing performance strategy for teams and organizations. From building evidence-based assessment systems to long-term development planning — creating the structure that wins.

Coach education experience with international coaching staff
02 —

Coach Development

Training the next generation of coaches. Integrating ATC/CSCS knowledge with real-world experience to pass on a coaching philosophy that breaks free from formulas. Better coaches change sports.

Sports science seminar with athletes
03 —

Seminars

Practical seminars on physical performance and sports science. Aimed at athletes, coaches, and trainers — knowledge and perspective you can use on the field from day one.

Lecture on flexibility using presentation slides
04 —

Lecturing

Guest lectures at universities, vocational schools, and training programs. From anatomy and exercise physiology to periodization and coaching philosophy — passing knowledge to the next generation.

Feel free to reach out

Contact via LINE

Track Record

Results.

15yrs Years of Experience
8+ Sports Supported
10+ Teams Supported
Championship

Pro Baseball
League Champion

Championship

Youth Rugby 7s
Asia Series Champion

Frustrated or fired up —
if you're ready to evolve,
let's do it together.

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Resources

For athletes in Japan.

For Athletes

Training in Japan as a Foreign Athlete

Japan's sports infrastructure is world-class — but almost entirely in Japanese. What you can actually do as an English-speaking athlete here.

Guide

How to Find an English-Speaking Performance Coach in Japan

What credentials to look for, what questions to ask, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Online Coaching

Online Performance Coaching from Japan via Zoom

Can online coaching replace in-person training? What a session looks like and who it's best for.

Credentials

ATC and CSCS: What These Credentials Mean for Athletes

Not all coaching credentials are equal. Here's what ATC and CSCS actually mean — and why they matter for your training.