Chiba Dot: Volleyball Master Hatsuyoshi Iizuka Appointed as Team GM and Head Coach, Strengthening Organizational Structure for the 2026-27 Season

Dotline Sports Inc. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Yusaku Kakimoto, hereinafter "the Company"), which operates the professional volleyball team "Chiba Dot," is pleased to announce that Hatsuyoshi Iizuka has been appointed as the team's GM (General Manager) and Head Coach, effective April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026).

Mr. Iizuka has served as head coach for the boys' volleyball teams at Narashino High School and Juntendo University. At Narashino High School, he led the school to 35 national tournament appearances, cultivating it into one of the top powerhouses nationwide. At Juntendo University, his team achieved second place in the All Japan Intercollegiate Championship, earning him high praise in the volleyball community for his coaching abilities. He has nurtured numerous players who are now active in professional volleyball, including Chiba Dot captain Masaaki Matsushita.

Chiba Dot, welcoming Hatsuyoshi Iizuka, who has consistently achieved remarkable results in high school and university volleyball, aims to further improve its athletic performance and strengthen the team in preparation for its entry into "SV.LEAGUE GROWTH" from next season.

Profile of Coach Iizuka

Hatsuyoshi Iizuka

Served as head coach for the boys' volleyball teams at Narashino High School and Juntendo University.

Boasts a record of over 35 national tournament appearances and achieved second place in the All Japan Intercollegiate Championship.

Comment from Coach Iizuka

"I am Iizuka, and I have been appointed as the GM of the Chiba Dot volleyball team.

Chiba Dot is a young team, but it is a team with great dreams. We aim to build a strong team and a team loved by the local community. I believe that the essence of sports viewing lies in 'happiness.' In fact, some research suggests that repeatedly watching sports can create a 'happy brain' that makes one more susceptible to feeling happiness.

We will strive to ensure that the Chiba Dot volleyball team brings happiness to everyone. Thank you for your support."

Future Outlook

Chiba Dot will enter the SVG League from the 2026-27 season, pursuing further improvement in athletic performance and club growth. Based at its home arena, "YohaS Arena ~To Instinct, To Emotion.~," the team will work to create value through sports, supporting the dreams and challenges of the region through sports.

Team Overview

Team Name: Chiba Dot (CHIBA DOT)

Home Base: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

Home Arena: YohaS Arena ~To Instinct, To Emotion.~ (Chiba Park General Gymnasium)

Official Website: https://chibadot.jp/

Company Overview

Company Name: Dotline Sports Inc. (Dotline Group) Location: World Business Garden Maribu West 35F, 2-6-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture Representative: Yusaku Kakimoto, Representative Director Website: https://www.dotline-jp.com/

Dotline Sports Inc. operates the SVG League volleyball team "Chiba Dot." Through the operation of professional sports clubs, the company engages in community-based activities, delivering dreams and inspiration to the region through the power of sports, and working towards regional revitalization.

● Dotline Group

With the vision of "Turning regional 'problems' into 'thank yous.'®", Dotline Group is a social company that operates 200 medical and welfare facilities (No. 1 in Chiba Prefecture according to Tokyo Shoko Research) mainly in Chiba and the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Through businesses such as home medical care, home nursing, nursing homes, child development support/after-school day services, employment support for people with disabilities, group homes for people with disabilities, and nurseries, we have built a unique one-stop service that provides lifelong peace of mind, supporting individuals from the cradle to the grave regardless of changes in age or symptoms due to illness or disability.

Furthermore, we manage medical corporations, educational institutions, tax accounting firms, social insurance labor consultants, and professional sports teams, promoting fundamental solutions to social issues and the realization of a symbiotic society.

【Contact for this matter】

Dotline Sports Inc.

Public Relations: Ohto

TEL: 043-307-5095

MAIL: [email protected]