Kumi Nakada

is a former professional volleyball player and former coach of Hisamitsu Springs. She was a setter who led Japan to the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles at 18 years of age.

Coaching

In October 2016, Nakada became the Japan women's national volleyball team's head coach. She retired from the position in August 2021, after the team finished in 10th place in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Personal life

After brief stints as a fashion model and motivational speaker, Nakada currently provides colour commentary and makes guest appearances in a wide range of sports and variety media in Japan. She is represented by Sports Biz in Tokyo.

National team 1982: 4th place in the World Championship 1984: 3rd place in the Olympic Games of Los Angeles 1986: 7th place in the World Championship 1988: 4th place in the Olympic Games of Seoul 1992: 5th place in the Olympic Games of Barcelona