Tomoko Yoshihara

Tomoko Yoshihara (吉原知子 Yoshihara Tomoko, born 4 February 1970, in the Uryū District, Hokkaido) is a former volleyball player from Japan who competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2004 Summer Olympics. She captained the 2004 Olympic squad. She was named Best Server at the 1994 FIVB World Championship. Yoshihara played as a middle blocker.

Coaching
In June 2015, Yoshihara was named the head coach of the JT Marvelous volleyball team.

Personal life
After retiring from playing volleyball in 2006, Yoshihara completed a master's programme at the University of Tsukuba.

Honours

 * 1990: 8th place in the World Championship
 * 1991: 7th place in the World Cup
 * 1992: 5th place in the Olympic Games
 * 1994: 3rd Place in the Goodwill Games
 * 1994: 7th place in the World Championship
 * 1995: 6th place in the World Cup
 * 1996: 9th place in the Olympic Games
 * 2003: 5th place in the World Cup
 * 2004: 5th place in the Olympic Games

Individual awards

 * 1994 World Championship "Best Server"