After retirement, Echigo started coaching career at Vegalta Sendai in 2000. He served as an assistant coach until 2004. In 2007, he signed with JEF United Chiba and became a manager for reserve team. In 2011, he returned to Vegalta Sendai and served as manager for youth team. In 2017, he became a manager for the women's team, Mynavi Vegalta Sendai Ladies. In 2017 season, the club was finished at the 4th place. However in 2018 season, the club won only 1 match in 9 matches and he resigned in June. In 2019, he became a manager for Chinese Taipei women's national team.