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Shai Gigi: Founder, Main Coach

NATIONALITY: ISRAELI BIRTHDATE: JUNE, 1977 BIRTHPLACE: HAIFA, ISRAEL RESIDENCE: SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO CITY HEIGHT: 5-6 (168cm) WIGHT: 60kg PLAYS: RIGHT-HANDED SHOES: YONEX RAQUET: YONEX RDX 500 CLOTHING: YONEX

Shai picked up his first racket at the age of 11. Since then his enthusiasm for tennis has led him to become a professional tennis player, competing against some of the best players around. With over seven years of experience he has taught tennis, competed in U.S. and Israeli tournaments and is still as enthusiastic as ever.

Professionally qualified, Shai is certified as one of the most excellent tennis players by the Israeli Institute for Tennis. He has the skills to coach tennis at all levels - beginners to advanced tournament players.

Shai, fell in love with Japan and it's culture and decided to make a home in Japan. Feeling the need existing in Tokyo for a professional but fun tennis center, which would introduce both the young and adults to the pleasures of tennis he established the JINJI TENNIS CENTER to develop his dream offering tennis training for children and adults of all ages and skill levels in the local area.

Coach profile: Jan 2006 (Japanese)

Recent News about the Jinji Tennis Center: ACCJ Journal Jan 2006

Jinji Tennis Center New Article: Tokyo Notice Board

Tesic Boshko

NATIONALITY: SERBIA BIRTHDATE: OCTOBER, 1980 BIRTHPLACE: SERBIA RESIDENCE: TOKYO HEIGHT: 6-1 (185cm) WIGHT: 75kg PLAYS: RIGHT-HANDED, ONE-HANDED BACKHAND SHOES: NIKE RAQUET: WILSON CLOTHING: NIKE

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