Yoshie Takeshita

Yoshie Takeshita (竹下 佳江 Takeshita Yoshie, born March 18, 1978) is a retired Japanese volleyball player who played for JT Marvelous. She served as the head coach of Japanese volleyball team Victorina Himeji. and now serves as Executive Adviser.

Takeshita played for the All-Japan women's volleyball team and was a participant at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Olympics. At the 2012 Olympics, she was part of the Japanese team that won the bronze medal. She was also part of the 2010 Japanese Women's team that won bronze at the world championships, beating the US in the bronze medal match.

Takeshita's nickname was World's smallest and strongest setter (世界 最小 最強 セッター Sekai saisho saikyo setter). She was the captain of the Japanese volleyball team during the 2006 World Championship and took the most valuable player award.

On 28 September 2012, JT Marvelous announced her retirement. On 21 June 2013 Takeshita was selected to become a member of the directors of Japan Volleyball Association.

Personal life

Takeshita's husband is Japanese baseball player Hirotaka Egusa.

Trivia She became a volleyball player at 10 years old. Her nickname is "Tenn", though she has not publicly revealed the meaning or origin of the nickname.

Clubs Shiranuijoshi High School NEC Red Rockets (1996–2002) JT Marvelous (2002-2012)

Awards

Individual 2003 Asian Championship "Best Setter" 2004 Olympic Qualifier "Best Setter" 2006 World Championship "Most Valuable Player" 2006 World Championship "Best Setter" 2008 Olympic Qualifier "Best Setter" 2008 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Setter" 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Setter" 2011 Asian Championship "Best Setter" 2011 World Cup "Best Setter"

Team

2001 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Championship - 16px Champion, with NEC Red Rockets.

2003 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Championship - 16px Runner-Up, with JT Marvelous. 2004 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Championship - 16px Runner-Up, with JT Marvelous. 2006-2007 V.Premier League - 16px Runner-Up, with JT Marvelous. 2007 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Championship - 16px Runner-Up, with JT Marvelous. 2009-2010 V.Premier League - 16px Runner-Up, with JT Marvelous. 2010 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - 16px Runner-Up, with JT Marvelous. 2010-2011 V.Premier League - 16px Champion, with JT Marvelous. 2011 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - 16px Champion, with JT Marvelous.

National team

Senior team 2003: File:Med 2.png Silver Medal in the 12th Senior Asian Championship 2003: 5th place in the World Cup 2004: 5th place in the Olympic Games of Athens 2005: 5th place in the World Grand Prix Final round 2005: File:Med 3.png Bronze Medal in the 13th Senior Asian Championship 2006: 6th place in the World Grand Prix Final round 2006: 6th place in the World Championship

2007: 7th place in the World Cup 2007: File:Med 1.png Gold Medal in the 14th Senior Asian Championship 2008: 6th place in the World Grand Prix Final round 2008: 5th place in the Olympic Games of Beijing 2009: 6th place in the World Grand Prix Final round 2009: File:Med 3.png Bronze Medal in the 15th Senior Asian Championship 2010: 5th place in the World Grand Prix Final round 2010: File:Med 3.png Bronze Medal in the World Championship 2011: 5th place in the World Grand Prix Final round 2011: File:Med 2.png Silver Medal in the 16th Senior Asian Championship 2011: 4th place in the World Cup