Chizuru Kotō

Chizuru Kotō (古藤千鶴, Kotō Chizuru, born Oct 8, 1982) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for Hisamitsu Springs. She also plays for Japan women's national volleyball team as setter.

Career Kotō started her career at 7 years old due to her sister. After graduating from Nagasaki Girls' High-school, Kotō joined the PFU BlueCats which participated in the V.Challenge League in 2001.

Kotō served as a captain from 2006–7 season and won the 2008–9 V.Challenge League, where was named the Most Valuable Player. In June 2009, Kotō moved to Hisamitsu Springs.

Kotō served as a captain from 2012–3 season and won V.Premier League, so she was named for the Best6 award.

In April 2014 Kotō took part in the National team.

Private In August 2011 Kotō married a colleague who works in PFU Ltd.

Clubs Nagayo Municipal Nagayo-kita Primary School Nagayo Municipal Nagayo Junior highschool Nagasaki Girls' Highschool PFU BlueCats (2001–2009) Hisamitsu Springs (2009–)

Awards

Individuals 2006-2007 V.Challenge League - Excellent Player award 2008-2009 V.Challenge League - Most Valuable Player 2012-2013 Premier League - Best 6 award 2014 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship - Best setter

Team

2008-2009 V.Challenge League - 16px Champion, with PFU BlueCats. 2011-2012 V.Premier League - 16px Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs.

2012-2013 V.Premier League - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Japan-Korea V.League Top Match - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Empress's Cup - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013-2014 V.Premier League - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014 Asian Club Championship - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014 - Empress's Cup - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014-2015 V.Premier League - 16px Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs.

National team 2015 Montreux Volley Masters - Image:Med 2.png Silver medal