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A very strong session with a quality group of players. A clear focus on one-touch quality, detail, and steady development. This is the level of environment where players can grow toward State-level football and, in time, become players who represent their generation. There are already players in this group with the quality and track record to connect with professional academy environments. Excited to keep building from here.

Working with a 13-year-old player, focusing only on alternating inside-touch one-touch passes in the air with both feet. Simple and classic in appearance, but much harder than it looks. From more than 15 years of coaching, when players can do this together for 50+ consecutive passes, the quality of their touch is already at a very high junior/youth level. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥...

We offer 3 Types of training programs: PRIVATE ELITE TRAINING - 1 on 1 (Coach and Player) Format ADVANCED JUNIOR TRAINING - Group Training for U8-U12 HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING - Small Group Training for U13-U18

Through both my club and school soccer work and my own academy training methodologies, I have spent many years identifying each player’s strengths while building the technical foundation needed for long-term development. What needs to be developed is different for every player. It may be technical quality, game intelligence, decision-making, endurance or explosive speed. What matters most is understanding the individual and helping them maximise their potential. Today I want

Ittetsu Hirai (Teddy), a goalkeeper developed at Mitsubishi Yowa SC Youth, one of Japan’s most historic elite youth academies and a program that has consistently produced players for the Japan national team, has signed with Skye United FC in Australia’s State League 1 in Victoria . After graduating from the academy, he played NCAA Division I soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU Athletics before moving to Australia. In the current NPL landscape, where goalkeepers a

In my new city, I’ve had the privilege of spending an amazing time with this young athlete as he prepares to challenge himself in a first-tier league overseas. The time we shared through coaching and training was truly special for me as well. Beyond his quality as a player, he is an outstanding person. He has warmth, maturity beyond his age, and a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. I’m genuinely grateful that I had the opportunity to support his growth and develop

One of our long-time Go Zamurai players, after gaining experience in Brisbane and Spain (including playing in Spain’s top U17 youth league), is now continuing his journey within a senior squad environment at a historic A-League club, pushing toward the professional level. Rinichi, Go Zamurai representative and coach, has worked closely with him since before his body fully developed. From an early age, he demonstrated outstanding focus, a strong mentality, and genuine technica

A player Rinichi has coached since his time in Brisbane, who grew from having little experience in club football into one of the standout talents at NPL Division 1 level (U15 JBNPL Div1 in QLD next season), came to visit Rinichi in Melbourne from Brisbane. They reflected on his journey so far and discussed how to turn daily reflection into clear actions for the next stage of his career. Looking forward to Their next catch-up.

This is an activity report from Rinichi Mikami, founder of Go Zamurai Soccer Academy, on his current role as Technical Director at SouthMelbourne FC during this season. SouthMelbourne FC is a historic club with a proud tradition dating back to the former NSL, which was once Australia’s top league. Today, the club competes in the top tier of NPL Victoria and, moreover, holds a confirmed place in the upcoming Australian Championship, the newly established National League set to

Professional Development: Aaron Morris for Brisbane Roar FC Our Director/Founder Rinichi stated: “Many players I’ve coached over the years have progressed to professional academies and leagues. While I haven’t often shared these results publicly, I’d like to occasionally highlight a few stories that reflect the journeys I’ve been fortunate to be part of. This player (Aaron Morris) was under my guidance from U9 through to U16/18 both at club level and in individual sessions. H

Players who have signed or renewed with NPL 1 clubs for the 2025 season. Wishing them all the best this season. HUMIYA SONO - OLYMPIC FC KAI PARTRIDGE - WOLVES FC MASASHI YOKOYAMA - BRISBANE CITY FC RYO EMOTO - WOLVES FC

Rinichi Mikami, Founder/Director of Go Zamurai Soccer Academy. was appointed as the Football Technical Director at South Melbourne FC - one of the most historic and successful clubs not only in Melbourne but throughout Australia. At South Melbourne FC, Rinichi leverages his extensive experience to lead player development and drive the growth of the club’s technical football department. He is deeply involved in designing and implementing long-term athlete development plans acr

Good luck for another entitled season Ahamad Azzawi  with Newroz Sports Club.

This is indeed fantastic news! Several highly skilled young athletes, who have been under the tutelage of Go Zamurai Soccer Academy for an extended period, have been chosen for the Queensland selection team. This team will compete in the "2024 National Youth Championships", representing Queensland’s top selection in both the Under-15 and Under-16 boys’ categories. Rinichi, the Head Coach at Go Zamurai Academy, has dedicated over the years to training the certain number of pla

A young Japanese female footballer Nagi (14 years old) has been spent for a few weeks in Brisbane. She is a squad member in the JFA U14 National Training Centre (JFA: Japan Football Association). They are Japan U14 Girls National Team which will be connected the process to form U15 Girls Japan National team which is preparing for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup within a few years.  Nagi has really outstanding skill asset at her age from what we could quickly recognise in a first i

Some good moments during summer training under the warm conditions since school holiday has begun.

Term 4 - Friday Academy. Shooting some pictures for early sessions (U6-U9 groups). This programs focus on building technical assets as well as competitive mindsets from early stage. This will produce a big fun feeling and real reason why to play football from early age.

Great development opportunity here and we supply competitive and individual skills focus training.

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One of our Go Zamurai students has attended training at J-2 Mito HollyHock Junior Youth/Youth teams. It has been fantastic experience for him. He was able to learn various things especially how much basic skill asset can help with stable technical performance, and continuous high intensity training  keeps building explosive fitness, etc. Thanks Kunio Otsuki for supporting this opportunity and of course much appreciated the club for having our student warmly. 先日、オーストラリアの地で指導に関