Role:
Director of Football
Nationality:
New Zealand
About:
A product of Hiroshi Miyazawa’s first generation of academy players starting back in 2001. Jo spent 6 years abroad in North America both in the US Colliegiate system and playing professional in Canada before starting the Wellington Phoenix Soccer School in 2015 alongside Leigh and Miya.
Playing Career:
NZ U19 Secondary Schools U19
Florida International University (NCAA Div 1)
Ocala Stampede (PDL, USA)
Ottawa Fury (USL Pro, Canada)
Auckland City FC (NZ National League)
Central United FC (NRFL)
Onehunga Sports FC (NRFL)
2x Northern Region Player of the Year (2015 & 2017)
2018 nominee – New Zealand Footballer of the Year
International Honours:
U20 New Zealand National Team (Squad)
Coaching Career:
2012
Ocala Stampede (USA) – Academy Coach
2013
Ottawa Fury (Canada) – Program Director
2014
WYNRS Full Time Academy Coach
2014 – Present
Onehunga Sports FC Youth Coach
2015
Onehunga Sports Mens First Team – Assistant Coach
2015 – Present
Wellington Phoenix Soccer School
Coaching Career Highlights:
Reysol Cup, Japan (Runner Up 2016, Winner 2018) Head Coach
Arousa Futbol 7, Spain (2017) Head Coach
Metro league Champions (U13) Onehunga Sports FC
Codion Cup, China (2018) Head Coach
Sydney International Cup, Australia (2018) Champions
Coaching License:
New Zealand Football Junior Level 3
New Zealand Football Youth Level 3
OFC C License