1. Early Life and Playing Career
Masashi Miyamura's journey in football began in his hometown, progressing through educational institutions before embarking on a professional playing career spanning several Japanese clubs.
1.1. Early Life and Education
Miyamura was born on February 18, 1969, in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. For his education, he attended Tokyo Metropolitan Naruse High School (都立成瀬高等学校Japanese) and later Chuo University.
1.2. Club Playing Career
Miyamura's professional playing career, primarily as a defensive midfielder, saw him play for several clubs in the Japan Soccer League (JSL) and later the Japan Football League (JFL) and J1 League.
1.2.1. Early Career and Junior League Activities
After graduating from high school in 1987, Miyamura joined Yomiuri, a club in the JSL Division 1. However, he did not make any appearances for the top team during his time there. From 1988 to 1992, he also played for Yomiuri Junior, the club's junior team, gaining experience in regional leagues such as the Kantō Soccer League and the JSL Division 2. During his time with Yomiuri Junior in JSL Division 2, he made 28 appearances and scored one goal in the 1990-1991 season, and made 13 appearances in the 1991-1992 season. His JSL Division 2 debut was on September 8, 1990, against Mazda SC at the Mazda Kenpo Sports Center in Kure, and his first JSL Division 2 goal came on March 23, 1991, against Otsuka Pharmaceutical SC at the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Ground.
1.2.2. Senior Professional Club Activities
In 1992, Miyamura moved to Fujita Industries, a club competing in the Japan Football League (JFL), where he played for two seasons as a defensive midfielder. He made 8 appearances in 1992 and 4 appearances in 1993, with an additional 1 appearance in the J.League Cup in 1993.
In 1994, he transferred to another JFL club, Fujieda Blux, which was later renamed Fukuoka Blux in 1995 and then Avispa Fukuoka in 1996. He established himself as a regular player during his two seasons in the JFL, making 30 appearances in 1994 and 29 appearances in 1995. In 1995, the club won the JFL championship, earning promotion to the top-tier J1 League for the 1996 season. After the promotion, Miyamura's opportunities to play in J1 League decreased. He made 9 appearances in 1996 and 1 appearance in 1997. His J.League debut was on September 7, 1996, against Gamba Osaka at Higashihirao Park Hakata no Mori Football Stadium.
In 1998, Miyamura moved to Mito HollyHock, another JFL club. He once again played as a regular, making 24 appearances and scoring 2 goals before retiring from professional football at the end of the 1998 season. Throughout his career, Miyamura was known for his role as a defensive midfielder. He stands at 67 in (170 cm) and weighs 143 lb (65 kg).
2. Coaching Career
Following his retirement as a professional player, Masashi Miyamura embarked on a coaching career, contributing to both youth development and professional team management, achieving notable success in women's football.
2.1. Youth Team Coaching
Miyamura began his coaching career in 1999 at FC Machida, specifically coaching the Junior Youth team. He dedicated himself to the development of young football players in this role until 2002.
2.2. Professional Team Management
In 2002, Miyamura transitioned to managing a professional team, taking the helm as manager of Nippon TV Beleza, a prominent club in the L.League (now WE League), Japan's top women's football league.
Under his leadership, Nippon TV Beleza achieved significant success. In the 2002 season, the club won the L.League championship, after finishing first in the East section and then securing the overall championship. They also reached the finals of the Empress's Cup, finishing as runners-up. In the 2003 season, the team was the L.League runner-up after strong performances in both the East section and the championship group, and again finished as runners-up in the Empress's Cup. His final season, 2004, saw Nippon TV Beleza finish as L.League runner-up but triumphantly win the Empress's Cup. Miyamura resigned from his position as manager at the end of the 2004 season.
3. Statistics
The following tables detail Masashi Miyamura's statistical records during his playing and coaching careers.
3.1. Club Playing Statistics
| Club performance | League | JSL/League Cup | Emperor's Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | JSL Cup / J.League Cup | Emperor's Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1987-88 | Yomiuri | JSL Division 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1989-90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990-91 | Yomiuri Junior | JSL Division 2 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| 1991-92 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | Fujita Industries | Japan Football League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | Fujieda Blux | Japan Football League | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 1995 | Fukuoka Blux | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
| 1996 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | Mito HollyHock | Japan Football League | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Career total | 146 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 159 | 3 | ||
3.2. Managerial Statistics
| Year | League | Club | League Performance | Cup Competitions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Matches | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | League Cup | Empress's Cup | |||
| 2002 | L.League East | Beleza | Champions | 5 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | Runner-up |
| L.League Championship | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2003 | L.League East | Beleza | Runner-up | 12 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | - | Runner-up |
| L.League Championship | 10 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| 2004 | L1 League | Beleza | Runner-up | 14 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 1 | - | Champions |
4. Current Activities
Masashi Miyamura remains actively involved in the Japanese football community. He currently serves as a technical coach and manager for youth soccer teams, dedicating his efforts to the development of junior players. He also holds a Japan Football Association (JFA) certified B-class coaching license.