Petro Gazz coach Tsuzurabara departs after championship win
Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara has parted ways with Petro Gazz after leading the team to its first PVL All-Filipino Conference title.
Tsuzurabara posted farewell messages on social media and confirmed his departure to The Manila Times, declining further details until an official announcement from the team.
The 60-year-old coach joined Petro Gazz in 2024 and led them to a bronze medal in the All-Filipino Conference and the PNVF Champions League title before winning the 2025 All-Filipino Conference.
Under his guidance, Petro Gazz achieved two podium finishes including an upset victory over Creamline in the previous conference.
Tsuzurabara is scheduled to fly back home to Japan on Thursday after thanking team operations head Oliver Almadro for recommending him as coach.
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