Norio Sasaki (佐々木 則夫, Sasaki Norio; born 24 May 1958) is a Japanese football coach and former player. He is best known for leading the Japanese women's national team to their first and only FIFA Women's World Cup win in 2011 over the United States on penalty shootouts. He retired as head coach in March 2016 after eight years. Today, he is the coordinator of Nadeshiko Japan. Sasaki also coached the Japan women's U-20 national team starting in 2007.
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🎓 Jumonji University🏫 Teikyo High School📅 Born May 24🎂 Born 1958📍 From Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture💼 Football (Soccer)