Announcement of new soccer club coach and goalkeeper coach

Soccer Club

Coach: Shinji Kobayashi

[Biography]
While at Nirasaki High School, he was a member of the Japan High School Select Team and Youth Representative Team. After graduating from Meiji University, he joined Kofu Club (now Ventforet Kofu). He was named to the Best 11 and was the top assist player. He played for Yokohama Flugels, Fujitsu (now Kawasaki Frontale), and others.
After serving as stoppage coach for Yokohama F. Marino, head coach at Kanto Gakuin University (seconded), and head coach at Renofa Yamaguchi U-18, he was appointed coach of Josai International University soccer team in February 2025.
Japan Football Association certified S-class coach

・Comment from Coach Kobayashi
Starting this term, I will be taking on the role of coach for Josai International University 's soccer team.
I would like to utilize the experience I have gained in my professional career to support the coach and train the wonderful players on this team, while also working hard to develop human resources with the human skills to contribute in the difficult society we live in today.
I hope to give back to the players my connections with J-League clubs and my personal relationships, and to help them with their future. Although I know I am not strong enough, I look forward to your continued support.

 

[Biography]
After playing for the Nippon Sport Science University soccer team, he went to Barcelona, Spain to study soccer, and signed a contract with CF RIPOLLET and other teams.
He has served as the U-18 coach at CF CAN VITALET, coach for Josai International University soccer club, and head coach for Elise Tokyo FC.
Coach of Josai International University Soccer Club from January 2025

・Comment from Coach Abe
My name is Abe, and I have recently been appointed coach of Josai International University 's soccer team.
We will do our best every day to get promoted to the Kanto League. Thank you for your support.
 

[Biography]
Graduated from Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School. Started his professional career at Matsushita Soccer Club. Played for Avispa Fukuoka and Kyoto Purple Sanga. Started as goalkeeper coach at Gamba Osaka, served as goalkeeper coach for the JFA national team development age group and A national team goalkeeper coach (acting), and won the U21 Asian Games in 2010 as goalkeeper coach. Served as goalkeeper coach for FC Gifu and Nagano Parceiro. Becomes goalkeeper coach for Josai International University Soccer Club from February 2025.
Certified S-class coach and GK-A coach by the Japan Football Association

・Comment from GK coach Keiko
My name is Yuji Keikoshi and I have been given the opportunity to take on the role of goalkeeper coach at Josai International University.
With the motto of "Fun but strict, strict but fun" and "Delivering smiles," we will strive to develop skills that will be useful in society through soccer and to help teams and individuals achieve their goals through our content. Thank you for your support.