Miya has just spent the week in Queensland Australia working closely with the Japanese Under 20 national side. Miya’s good friend Zabu is the assistant coach of the side and extended the invite for Miya to join the squad and gain experience. The Japanese side are preparing for the University World Championships in Serbia where they are grouped with, France, Brazil and Thailand and have played three warm up games in Australia. Comfortable 5 – 0 and 7 – 0 wins over Queensland State League opposition was followed by a 2 – 1 victory over A League side Queensland Roar. On his arrival back to NZ Miya had the following to say on his experience – “it was a great experience for me as a coach. I have learnt modern coaching methods and picked up lots of drills. I enjoyed working with top quality players too”.


The photo’s show Miya with Queensland Roar captain and former Socceroo Craig Moore as well as former Wynrs player Mitch Cooper who has been invited to join the Queensland Institute of sport. Well done Miya. Shame the Japanese full national side could not do the same against Australia in the final World Cup Qualifier!!


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