Carol Matsuzaki

Faculty/Coach

A course 7 and 21L 1995 graduate of MIT, Carol Matsuzaki returned to the Institute in 1995 after completing her graduate work in Sports Psychology at Boston University. She has taught tennis, badminton, squash, pickleball, fitness & stress management, fitness & nutrition, broomball and ice skating with the Physical Education & Wellness Program and is the Head Coach of the varsity women’s tennis squad. She is the author of the book “Tennis Fundamentals”, part of the Human Kinetic Fundamentals series. In her spare time, Matsuzaki likes to go running and play tennis, squash, pickleball, badminton, and basketball.

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Fun Facts

Unique fact

She's finished 13 marathons

Favorite thing about teaching at MIT

I really enjoy teaching & working with MIT students because they are enthusiastic and open to learning.

Advice from future self

Enjoy what you do!

What is your ideal four course meal?

A salad, then chicken or fish with either a buffalo sauce or a lemon-chili sauce. My guilty pleasure is French fries!

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