Keishin Ukai

Karasuno High Boys' Volleyball Club is currently coached by Keishin Ukai. He is also an alumnus and former team member, having served as a setter. Coach Ukai's approaches are a touch unconventional, and his ways aren't the most traditional, but he's done an excellent job coaching Karasuno. It helped that Daichi was already a brilliant captain, and Sugawara was vice-captain, as well as a talented team of players. The team, however, was lost without a coach's leadership, and Ukai stepped up when Takeda repeatedly asked him to teach. Because of his smart mind, he excels at assessing opponents and devising strategies to stay one step ahead of them.

He has, nonetheless, demonstrated good coaching abilities and is a diligent man. Ukai elected to adjust his job schedule to begin considerably earlier in the morning to compensate for the time he spends coaching Karasuno. He is very aware of his teammates, understanding when they need a break from playing or from specific players.

Keishin Ukai also understands their strengths and limitations, tactically inserting them into the game and removing them as required. Coach Ukai may not have intended to manage a volleyball team, but he has shown to be an excellent replacement to his grandfather, who was the previous coach.

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