Gara Manzi Synchronised Swimming Club

Junko Tanaka

Nationality: Japanese


Personal Statement :
I am honest, reliable and consistent in my work ethic. And I have high standard of performance in what I do. I am a good role and model and team leader to succeed in any field of work.
Synchronised Swimming Experience
Okayama, Japan -12 years Synchronized Swimming from age 8 to 19, Swam at the Japan Junior Olympics, Japan National Sports Festival and Japan Challenge Cup. Achieved 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing at area competition for Japan Junior Olympics for solo, duet and team respectively.

Auckland, New Zealand - Swam at 2007 Nationals and placed third in the Duet division.

Synchronized Swimming Coaching Experience
North Harbour Synchronized Swimming Club –2007
Regular figures sessions with all levels of swimmers. Choreography and development of routines – solos, duets, teams, to prepare the girls for North Island and National competitions

Private Coaching – 2007-2010
Individual one-on-one coaching for Fendi Thien and Sarsha Younger. Helped them to compete successfully at NZ Nationals, NZ Open, Australian Open, USA Open and gain selection to the NZ Synchronized Swimming Team. Worked with them on figures and solo routines. Individual 8 Japanese students starting out in synchronized swimming.

Tauranga Synchronized Swimming Club – 2008 - 2012
Regular figures sessions with all levels of swimmers – at this year’s Nationals, all girls improved their figures scores. Choreography and development of routines – solos, duets, teams, to prepare the girls for North Island and National competitions.