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.月刊バレーボール(Monthly Volleyball Magazine) 2012年1月号臨時増刊 チームの顔2011/12 43ページ
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 2006-2007 V.Challenge League - Runner-Up, with PFU BlueCats 2008-2009 V.Challenge League - Champion, with PFU BlueCats. 2011-2012 V.Premier League - Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2012 Empress's Cup - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2012-2013 V.Premier League - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Japan-Korea V.League Top Match - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Empress's Cup - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013-2014 V.Premier League - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014 Asian Club Championship - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014 - Empress's Cup - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014-2015 V.Premier League - Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs.
National team 2015 Montreux Volley Masters - Silver medal
References
External links Official Blog