Sirisak Yodyardthai ( th, ศิริศักดิ์ ยอดญาติไทย) is a Thai football manager who last managed Thai Honda in the

Thai League 1 The Thai League 1 ( th, ไทยลีก 1), often referred to as T1, is the top level of the Thai football league system. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Thai League 2. Seasons run from August ...

and sometimes coached their youth sides. He is currently the manager of Pattaya Dolphins United.

Early life

When he was 15, Sirisak was given the chance to play with his football idol, which made him want to pursue a football career. Besides playing football, he also enjoyed running in torrid weather with his brother.

Career

Under his tutelage, Thai Honda were promoted to the

for the 2017 season. The

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graduate believes that players should not undertake vigorous physical activity before a game as it will exhaust rather than energize the player. He led his team to their first top-flight victory in 10 years when they beat

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1–0. Before he became coach of Thai Honda, he did multiple jobs for them including carrying their equipment, preparing food and even being a van driver for the club. Also, he has been an assistant coach for 17 years. In 2016, he replaced Takami Masami as coach. His sacking as coach was announced in April 2017 after a 3–1 defeat to

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. with 3 wins and 8 losses.

Managerial statistics

Honours

Thai Honda FC *

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Awards

For his efforts in taking

Thai Honda FC Thai Honda Football Club ( Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลไทยฮอนด้า) was a Thai football club playing in the Thai League 2 and sponsored by Honda. The club was dissolved at the end of the 2019 season. History Honda M ...

to the

in 2016, he received an award for the best professional sports coach.

Personal life

Sirisak has a brother and a sister. Now, he has two sons.

References

External links

Soccerway Profile Thai football managers, Sirisak Yodyardthai Sirisak Yodyardthai Sirisak Yodyardthai Sirisak Yodyardthai Living people Sirisak Yodyardthai Association football wingers 2019 AFC Asian Cup managers Sirisak Yodyardthai 1969 births {{Thailand-footy-midfielder-stub