| Fullname | Hitoshi Okino |
|---|---|
| Birth date | March 19, 1959 |
| Birth place | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Death date | September 11, 2009 (aged 50) |
| Death place | Tokyo, Japan |
| Youthyears 1 | 1977–1980 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Meiji University |
| Years 1 | 1981–1991 |
| Clubs 1 | Hiroshima Fujita |
| Manageryears 1 | 2006 |
| Managerclubs 1 | Avispa Fukuoka |
Hitoshi Okino (沖野 等, Okino Hitoshi, March 19, 1959 – September 11, 2009) was a Japanese football player and manager.
Playing career
Hitoshi Okino played for Hiroshima Fujita SC in Japanese Prefectural Leagues and Japanese Regional Leagues from 1981 to 1991.[1]
Coaching career
Since 2001, Hitoshi Okino became coach and staff for some J.League club; Shonan Bellmare (2001-2004), Kawasaki Frontale (2005), Avispa Fukuoka (2006-2007).[1] In December 2006, when he was assistant coach for Avispa Fukuoka under manager; Ryoichi Kawakatsu, Kawakatsu resigned manager. So he managed club for Emperor's Cup as caretaker.
Death
On September 10, 2009, when he was staff for Japan Football League club; FC Machida Zelvia, he collapsed during training and he died on September 11 (Myocardial infarction, aged 50).[1]
References
- ^ FC Machida Zelvia(in Japanese)