Kawasaki Brave Thunders Announce Signing of Assistant Coach Yudai Kawahara for 2026-27 Season

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders are pleased to announce that Yudai Kawahara will join the team as an assistant coach starting from the 2026-27 season.

Assistant Coach Kawahara began his coaching career with Kawasaki before gaining valuable experience with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins. He possesses both a deep understanding of the team's culture and fresh insights from outside. We expect him to engage in deep communication with players through scouting and daily workouts, and to actively contribute to solving various team challenges.

Assistant Coach Yudai Kawahara Profile

Date of Birth

December 24, 1999

Hometown

Kagoshima Prefecture

Alma Mater

Kagoshima Kogyo High School Tokai University

Career History

Kawasaki Brave Thunders – Development & Video Assistant Nagoya Diamond Dolphins – Assistant Coach

Message from Assistant Coach Kawahara

This is Yudai Kawahara, who will be joining as an assistant coach.

I am truly delighted to return to the Kawasaki Brave Thunders after three seasons and once again be part of this historic and tradition-rich club. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the club for providing me with this valuable opportunity.

I believe the 2026-27 season will be a pivotal time for both the league and the Kawasaki Brave Thunders as we enter a new phase. I will continue learning every day and strive to make a positive impact on the team, contributing in any way I can to achieve our club mission of 'Creating the future of basketball from Kawasaki.'

I look forward to competing alongside all members of the Thunders family in this new league and new season. BE BRAVE!!