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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

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

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