Yuta Nomura

Assistant Coach: Portland Hearts of Pine

After five seasons coaching goalkeepers with New England Revolution II and supporting the club’s first team Yuta Nomura joins Portland Hearts of Pine as their assistant coach.

A former goalkeeper, Yuta won the 2011 NAIA National Championship with Lindsey Wilson College during an undefeated freshman season. He later played professionally in Sweden and competed in USL League Two.

His coaching career also includes two seasons at the University of Central Arkansas, where he helped the Bears win conference titles and reach the NCAA Tournament. Since 2022, he has also specialized in set-piece coaching.

Why I Choose HPG

"I like gloves that are simple, and JBG Pro fits that perfectly. They fit my hands well and provide a great grip, which gives confidence to players in every action.

At the same time, as a coach, the quality of service I deliver to goalkeepers is crucial (GK coach
isn’t about just kicking the ball.) Whether it’s handling, distribution, or repetition work, JBG Pro helps me provide clean, precise service consistently.

It’s not just a glove for players. It’s a tool that supports both performance and coaching at a high level."

~Yuto