Jo Byung-guk Jo Jae-chul, Coach Jo Byung-guk, Jeju SK, has completed the formation of the coaching staff for the 2025 season
Jan 23, 2025
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Jeju, led by head coach Kim Hak-beom, has newly joined the existing coaching staff, including head coach Kim Jung-soo, GK coach Cha Sang-kwang, coach Lee Sang-ho, physical coach Kim Chan-bin and analysis coach Cho Jae-chul (38) this season.
Coach Cho Byung-guk is a central defender from the national team when he was active and has gained various experiences in Japan, China, Thailand, and Australia as well as the K-League. He retired from South Coast United (Australia) in 2020 and began his leadership career in 2021 as coach of the Australian amateur team, South Coast Flame U13. In 2022, he was appointed as the coach of the Indonesian national team led by head coach Shin Tae-yong and until recently served as the core of Shin Tae-yong's division.
Coach Cho Jae-chul was born and raised in Jeju Island from Seogwipo Elementary School, Seogwipo Middle School, and Seogwipo High School. He made his professional debut in Seongnam Ilhwa in the 2010 season and proved his ability on the K-League stage until the 2020 season. He played for Cheonan City Football Team in the K3 League for two years from 2021 and announced his retirement from active duty after the 2022 season. Cho Jae-chul started his second soccer career as a scout for Seongnam FC in the 2023 season and will return to his hometown as a leader this year.
Head coach Kim Hak-beom expressed strong satisfaction with their joining. With head coach Kim Hak-beom, he can understand and share the philosophy and direction of operation with 'Sajejigan', which he worked with as a coach-player in the past. The chemistry between coach Cho Byung-guk, who is good at video analysis and data-based tactical analysis, and coach Cho Jae-chul, who knows the specificity of the island region better than anyone else, is already raising expectations.
Coach Kim Hak-beom said, `With the joining of coach Cho Byung-guk and coach Cho Jae-chul, teamwork and professionalism have improved. I will respect each other's roles and share many opinions as a horizontal relationship. Based on this synergy, we will unite to help Jeju soar in the 2025 seasonHe expressed high expectations for the newly formed coaching staff.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.