Masaaki Naosaki inducted into the York University Sports Hall of Fame
Posted Monday, July 26, 2010

Masaaki Naosaki has exemplified the very best in spirit, character, integrity, talent and overall contribution in his professional relationship with university, club, recreational, national and international gymnastics for almost forty years. He has contributed enormously to the technical development of Canadian Gymnastics, sports in general, nationally and internationally, showing considerable leadership and respect to fair play and the importance of safety. He represents the best in the sport, in promoting growth and fulfillment of the athlete's personal potential, as an athlete and an individual. He is one of the most successful and celebrated coaches in Canadian gymnastics.

-York University Physical Education Professor and Men’s Championship Gymnastics Team Coach from 1972-1995
- Instructor for gymnastics practicum from 2006-present
- Coach of the University Yeomen Team to 22 Ontario championship wins and 18 National championship wins
- Canadian University Coach of the Year 1982,1983 and 1985
- Head Coach of World University Games 1985, 1987
- International Gymnastics Federation Honorary Coach
- Canadian Gymnastics Federation Life Member
- Ontario Gymnastics Federation Life Member
- York University Sports Hall of Famer
- Coaching Association of Canada Excellence Award

- Head Coach of Olympic Men’s Team - 1988, 1992
- Coach of Canadian Men’s World Championship Team 12 times
- Coach of Pan American Games Men's Team - 1979,1999
- Head Coach of Commonwealth Games Men's Team, 1981
- Head Coach of Pacific Alliance Championships Men's Team, 3 times
- Head Coach for National Team 2000
- Coach for over 100 International competitions
- Men's Canadian National Champion 1975

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