Gen Kawakita enters his eighth season as the assistant coach for the Lady Eagle volleyball program.

Kawakita, a native of Tokyo, Japan, brings an impressive resume of coaching experience to Lock Haven. He previously served as the assistant men’s volleyball coach at Juntendo University from 1998 to 2001. There, he assisted in team preparation and recruiting, and helped lead the squad to two league championships in 1999 and 2000.

Kawakita also has taken on duties as an assistant for the U.S. Women’s National Team during the past eight summers (2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08).He also continues to travel the country as a guest clinician at camps and clinics.

A graduate of Juntendo University with a bachelor’s degree in health and sports science and a master’s degree in coaching science, Kawakita was a key member of Juntendo’s volleyball team from 1996-98.

Kawakita's outstanding coaching and playing experience will continue to prove to be a tremendous benefit to the Lady Eagle volleyball team.