Role:
Technical Director
Nationality:
Japan
About:
Miya, as he is commonly known, has shaped youth football in New Zealand after producing some of New Zealand's top players over the past 15 years. Originally from Japan, Miya brings a modern footballing philosophy and style of play to New Zealand and oversee's player development at the Wellington Phoenix Soccer Schools.
Playing Career:
1992 – 1995
JEF United (J-League)
1995 – 1997
Shonan Bellmare (J-League)
1997 – 2000
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J-League)
2000 – 2001
Canberra Cosmos (NSL)
2001 – 2003
Football Kingz (NSL)
International Honours:
1988 – 1990
U20 Japan National Team
1990 – 1992
U23 Japanese Olympic Team
Coaching Career:
2003
WYNRS Full Time Coach
2004
Head Coach of WYNRS
2007 – 2014
Academy Director of WYNRS Elite Academy
2007 – Present
Onehunga Sports Youth teams U13 ~ U19
2014 – Present
Onehunga Sports Mens First Team Head Coach
2015 – Present
Wellington Phoenix Soccer Schools.
2017
Auckland City FC – Youth League Assistant Coach
2018
New Zealand U20 National Team Assistant Coach
Coaching Career Highlights:
2009 and 2010
Coaching Staff for the U20 Japanese National Team training camp in Australia
2006 and 2011
Coached Wynrs team for the One Nation Cup in Bremen, In Germany
2007 – 2013
Coached Central United (2007) and Onehunga Sports (2011 and 2013) to qualify to the Manchester United Premier Cup World Finals.
2008 – 2013
Coached U13, U14, U15, U17, U19 Metro league champions with Onehunga Sports
2017
National Youth League Champions (Auckland City FC)
2017
Northern Region Premier League Champions (Onehunga Sports FC)
2017
Chatham Cup Champions (Onehunga Sports FC)
Coaching License:
NZ National Coaching License (2007)
NZ Senior Level 3 Coaching License (2012)
OFC A License