SUPPORT MANAGER
MIKURU YAMAGUCHI
TEAM BANKEI
MANAGER
From Athlete to Supporter.
Sharing the Spirit of Moguls with More People.
Mikuru started skiing at the age of four and began competing at twelve, when she also joined TEAM BANKEI.
Having experienced the excitement, depth, and unique appeal of mogul skiing as an athlete, she now supports the team as a Support Manager.
Through event operations, communications, and other activities beyond competition, she works to share the appeal of moguls with more people and create new ways for others to connect with the sport.
MANAGER PROFILE
- ROLE
- SUPPORT MANAGER
- SPORT
- MOGUL
- SKI START
- AGE 4
- COMPETITION START
- AGE 12
- TEAM BANKEI
- SINCE AGE 12
THE JOURNEY
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Started skiing
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Began competing in alpine technique and mogul skiing, and joined TEAM BANKEI
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Worked as an event official at the All-Japan Championships and witnessed Takuya Shimakawa’s victory
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Began exploring new ways to contribute to mogul skiing through event operations and communications
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Worked as an event official at the All-Japan Championships and witnessed Hisako Kajiwara’s victory
02 / BEHIND THE TEAM
Inspired by Moguls as an Athlete.
Now Sharing That Passion Beyond Competition.
Through her experience as a mogul athlete, Mikuru discovered the excitement, depth, and unique appeal of the sport.
When she entered high school, she began to feel that she wanted to stay involved in moguls in ways beyond competing herself.
That led her to take on new roles in event operations, communications, and other activities surrounding the sport.
She served as an event official at the All-Japan Championships when Takuya Shimakawa won in the 2022–23 season and when Hisako Kajiwara won in the 2025–26 season.
Experiencing those moments from behind the scenes has strengthened her desire to continue supporting the athletes and helping more people discover mogul skiing.
HOW I SUPPORT THE TEAM
Sharing the excitement and appeal of mogul skiing with more people
Supporting competitions as an event official
Supporting TEAM BANKEI beyond the competitive side of the sport
WORKING VALUES
Bringing Mogul Skiing
to More People.
As a Support Manager, Mikuru values creating opportunities for more people to discover mogul skiing and become interested in the sport.
Through her work with the team, she hopes to share the excitement and appeal of moguls and give more people a reason to connect with the sport.
05 / TEAM SUPPORT
Supporting the Athletes
and Their Smiles.
Mikuru loves seeing the athletes enjoy skiing and doing what they love.
Through event operations, communications, and everything else she can contribute, she supports both the team and the athletes from behind the scenes.
For her, it is not only about results. She also values the moments when athletes are enjoying the sport, challenging themselves, and skiing with a smile.
06 / MESSAGE
Above All,
Enjoy Skiing.
I love seeing all of you having fun and enjoying skiing.
I’m looking forward to seeing lots of smiles again this season.
Enjoy every moment on the snow and have fun skiing!
CURRENT ROLES
- TEAM
- TEAM BANKEI SUPPORT MANAGER
TEAM BANKEI