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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753439748215PVL Isabela Petrogazz vs. Farm Fresh - Koji Tsuzurabara-62.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Exiting Petro Gazz mentor Koji Tsuzurabara. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara has parted ways with the Petro Gazz Angels, more than three months after guiding the team to a breakthrough PVL All-Filipino championship.</p><p>The squad made it official on Friday, posting a heartfelt parting message to the now-titled coach <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetroGazzAngels/posts/1133118208837967"><strong>on Facebook</strong></a>.</p><p>Petro Gazz said Tsuzurabara is returning to Japan with his family.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/4/12/pvl-petro-gazz-ends-creamline-s-reign-clinches-first-ever-all-filipino-crown-2133"><strong>READ: PVL: Petro Gazz ends Creamline&#x27;s reign, clinches first-ever All-Filipino crown<br/></strong></a></div><p>He is also &quot;looking for opportunities,&quot; the statement added.</p><p>&quot;Coach Koji, as you return home to Japan to be with your family, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. Your decision  to pursue new opportunities in your continuing volleyball journey is acknowledged with deep respect,&quot; the post read.</p><p>&quot;Thank you for the time and dedication you have shared with us. You have been more than just a coach, you have been a mentor, a teacher, and a true inspiration.&quot;</p><p>It was just more than a year since Tsuzurabara joined Petro Gazz.</p><p>Besides the All-Filipino crown, Tsuzurabara also towed the squad to a winning run in the 2024 PNVF Champions League.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QRUAH6JFeNE??si=_e70xUI2OX5yArgG&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara has parted ways with the Petro Gazz Angels, more than three months after guiding the team to a breakthrough PVL All-Filipino championship. #PVL2025 </p>

Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara has parted ways with the Petro Gazz Angels, more than three months after guiding the team to a breakthrough PVL All-Filipino championship. #PVL2025

PVL: Koji Tsuzurabara heading home to Japan with his family, parts ways with Petro Gazz

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PVL: Koji Tsuzurabara heading home to Japan with his family, parts ways with Petro Gazz

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published July 25, 2025 06:44 PM PHT

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