Announcement of the appointment of Makoto Tanaka as new manager | News | Tochigi Soccer Club official website[Tochigi SC]

We would like to inform you that it has been decided that Mr. Makoto Tanaka will be appointed as the new manager of Tochigi SC from the 2024 season.

■New director Makoto Tanaka
[Date of birth]August 8, 1975 (48 years old)
[Birthplace]Shizuoka Prefecture
[Player history]
1994-2008 Jubilo Iwata
2009-2011 Avispa Fukuoka
[Representative history]
1996 26th Olympic Games (Atlanta) Japan representative
2002-2006 Japan national team played in 32 international A matches
[Teaching history]
2015-2016 Jubilo Iwata U-18 manager
2017-2019 Jubilo Iwata Top Team Coach
2020-2023 Jubilo Iwata Strengthening Department/Top Team Management Department
2023 Tokoha University Soccer Club Coach
【qualifications】
Japan Football Association official S-class coach license

【comment】
My name is Makoto Tanaka and I will be taking charge of Tochigi SC from the 2024 season.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the club officials, sponsors, fans, and supporters who have given me this opportunity, and I am honored to be able to write my name in Tochigi SC’s history.

I would like to continue to improve towards the club’s goals and contribute to the club’s victory and development through never-ending challenges.
I will work with determination to encourage the growth of the team and players and to show as many football games as possible that the Tochigi SC family will want to watch again. We appreciate your continued support and encouragement in the 2024 season.