He attained the S-Class License in 2005. He became a coach at Shimizu S-Pulse's satellite team in 2006, and was promoted to an assistant coach of club's top team in 2007.
In 2005, he obtained his S-Class License.  He started coaching Shimizu S-Pulse's satellite team in 2006 and was elevated to an assistant coach for the main team in 2007.