Haruka Sakauchi, a certified athletic trainer, graduated from Georgia Regents University (currently Augusta University) with a Master of Science in Kinesiology. She attended San Jose State University and studied Athletic Training for her undergraduate studies. She has worked with diverse range of men’s and women’s athletes with various levels. Moving back to Japan, Sakauchi has worked for Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE) and also worked as a personal trainer. Currently she works as a full-time athletic trainer for a private high school while promoting and developing athletic training in Japan.