About Us
- Zero-Zero -
We Support the Growth and Journey of Each and Every Athlete with a Mission to Empower the World with Human Capital
Our Story
After spending 16 years in the U.S., Yuki moved back to his mother country, Japan, where he began his career as the director of the study abroad program designed for Japanese student-athletes and as a soccer coach for the youth academy. His passion for soccer and education has led to signing over 100 student-athletes with universities in the United States. Yuki founded Zero-Zero Inc. to extend opportunities for young Japanese student-athletes.
Meet The Team
Yuki Kariya
Founder & CEO
Kyosuke Kubota
Coordinator
Naoki Imaya
Adviser
Oliver Wellman
Coordinator
Kentaro Takada
Coordinator
Takuya Yamada
Adviser
Yudai Tashiro
Coordinator
Tomomi Hirao
Track & Field Coordinator
Shin Saito
Career Counselor
YUKI KARIYA
Founder & CEO
Hometown: Columbus, Georgia / Osaka, Japan
【ACADEMIC】
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Auburn University at Montgomery (B.S.)
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Georgia College & State University (M.S.)
【PLAYING CAREER】
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Des Moines Menace (PDL)
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Rocket City United (NPSL)
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Auburn University at Montgomery (NAIA)
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Darton College (NJCAA)
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Waseda United (Tokyo, JAPAN)
【COACHING CAREER】
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Georgia College & State University (NCAA D2)
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Martin Methodist College (NAIA)
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Auburn University at Montgomery (NAIA)
【LICENSE】
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USSF A License
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NSCAA Premier Diploma
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JFA B License
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JAOS Abroad Study Advisor
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USCG Abroad Study Consultant
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NASM / PES
OLIVER WELLMAN
Coordinator
Hometown: Washington / Kyoto, Japan
【ACADEMIC】
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Western Washington University (BA Psychology)
【PLAYING CAREER】
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Western Washington University (NCAA D2)
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Bellevue College (NWAC)
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Mio Biwako Shiga（JFL）
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AS Laranja (Kanto, Japan)
【COACHING CAREER】
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Bellevue College (NWAC)
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Kyoto international school
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Doshisha High School
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Kosmos FC
【LICENSE】
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USSF D License
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JFA C License
YUDAI TASHIRO
Coordinator
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
【ACADEMIC】
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Creighton University (NCAA)
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Tyler Junior College (NJCAA)
【PLAYING CAREER】
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2021- Delfines Del Este F.C. (Dominica)
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2018-2020 Creighton University (NCAA D1)
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2016-2018 Tyler Junior College (NJCAA D1)
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2013-2016 Yokogawa-Musashino City FC U-18
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2010-2013 Forza'02
【COACHING CAREER】
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Yokogawa-Musashino Soccer School
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FC TOC
Kyosuke Kubota
Coordinator
Hometown: Saitama, Japan
【ACADEMIC】
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University of Central Arkansas (NCAA)
【PLAYING CAREER】
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2017-2020 University of Central Arkansas (NCAA D1)
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2016 Onehunga Sports (New Zealand)
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2013-2016 Kashiwa Reysol U-18
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2010-2013 Kashiwa Reysol U-15
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2007-2010 Kashiwa Reysol U-12
Kentaro Takada
Coordinator
Hometown: Hokkaido, Japan
【PLAYING CAREER】
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Thespa Gunma U-23 (J-League)
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Rochester Thunder (PDL)
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Minnesota Stars (NASL)
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Minnesota United FC (NASL)
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Saint Louis FC (USL)
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STL Ambush (MASL)
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Atlanta Silverbacks (NPSL)
【COACHING CAREER】
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Saint Louis Scott Gallagher (U13)
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Triumph Youth Soccer Association (Technical Director)
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Georgia ODP (U16)
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Life University (NAIA)
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Atlanta United FC Academy (U13)
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Atlanta United FC Pre-Academy (U7-U12)
Tomomi Hirao
Track & Field Coordinator
Hometown: Tokushima, Japan
【ACADEMIC】
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Orange Coast College (California, USA)
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Juntendo University (Tokyo, Japan)
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Biwako-Seikei Sports University (Shiga, Japan)
【COACHING CAREER】
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University of Nevada Las Vegas (Cross Country & Distance)
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Somerset Academy High School (Cross Country)
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Juntendo University (Middle Distance)
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Kyocera Track & Field Team
NCAA D1
Zero-Zero Players
Denver, West Virginia, Creighton, Virginia Commonwealth, Central Arkansas, FIU, Northern Illinois, Hofstra, Campbell, West Virginia, Missouri State, Seattle, Arizona State, Southern California, CSU Northridge, CSU Bakersfield, Southeastern Louisiana, Oral Roberts, Gardner-Webb, UTRGV, UT San Antonio, Purdue Fort Wayne, IUPUI, South Florida, North Dakota, North Dakota State, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
NCAA D2
Zero-Zero Players
CSU LA, Davis & Elkins, Humboldt State, Fort Hays State, Gannon, Hawaii Pacific, Chaminade, Flagler, Barry, St. Joseph's, Anderson, Notre Dame, Oklahoma Christian, West Liberty, Wingate, West Virginia
NCAA D3
Zero-Zero Players
Willamette University, Brevard College
NAIA
Zero-Zero Players
UT Southern, Keiser, Linsey Wilson, Columbia International, Lyon, Westcliff, Campbellsville, William Carey
NJCAA / NWAC / CCCAA
Zero-Zero Players
Tyler, Monroe, Daytona State, Eastern Florida, Cowley, Northeast Texas, Jacksonville, Iowa Western, Hill, Arizona Western, Seward, Crowder, Harcum, Monroe CC, Lincoln Trial, Louisburg, Neosho, Northweastern, St. Charles, Pima, Hesston, Coffeyville, Southeastern, Lane, Bellevue, Peninsula, El Camino, Cañada College
Philosophy
STUDENT-ATHLETE
In the same way that the word "Student" comes before "Athletes," we are committed to cultivating high-performance student-athletes who are physically and intellectually successful.
Vision
REVOLUTIONIZE
To be an audacious company that inspires and revolutionizes the Japanese sports industry through a Student-Athlete philosophy while involving all passionate sports enthusiasts.
Mission
ACCELERATE
To equip and accelerate student-athletes that can contribute to globalized society.
Value
SERENDIPITOUS ENCOUNTER
We believe every single encounter is destined. We hope that the experience students gain through us will give them courage, hope, and the ability to empower their future.
Service
EMPOWERMENT
We empower student-athletes by offering opportunities and platforms that are academically, athletically, and culturally challenging to maximize their full potentials.