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DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS TO PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
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

Rinichi Mikami
4 days ago


FIRST-TIER LEAGUE OVERSEAS
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

Rinichi Mikami
Jan 15


A REUNION WITH FORMER ACADEMY PLAYERS -2
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

Academy Team
Jan 3


A REUNION WITH FORMER ACADEMY PLAYERS -1
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.

Academy Team
Dec 29, 2025


AARON MORRIS
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

Academy Team
Jul 15, 2025


QUEENSLAND SELECTION TEAM
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

Academy Team
May 21, 2024


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

Academy Team
Dec 12, 2023


GROUP TRAINING FOR MINIROOS
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.

Academy Team
Nov 18, 2023


SMALL GROUP TRAINING FOR JBNPL
Great development opportunity here and we supply competitive and individual skills focus training.

Academy Team
Oct 6, 2023


GOLD COAST PREMIER INVITATIONAL
- GCPI DAY 1 - Go Zamurai U14 boys started very well with solid performance. Won 3 x group games this morning (vs GCK NPL Academy, Palm Beach JBL, TSS). We finished Day1 as top of the Group where we were put (Played 3 games/3 wins/9 points/+18). Look forward to playing tomorrow games in the Premier group (only 1st/2nd teams from each qualifying group) battles - GCPI DAY 2 - Well done boys. We made another 3 x massive winning games today against GC Knights (NPL Academy), East

Rinichi Mikami
Oct 6, 2021
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