After retirement, Yoshida started his coaching career at Urawa Reds from 1992. He mainly coached as an assistant coach at the club until 2000. In December 1999, he also managed the club at 1999 Emperor's Cup. In 2001, he became an assistant coach for Japan U-20 national team. Japan team participated in 2003 and 2005 World Youth Championship. In 2005, he became a manager for the Japan U-20 team and participated in 2007 U-20 World Cup. In 2011, he became a manager for Japan U-20 team again. In 2013, he signed with Roasso Kumamoto but resigned in July. In September, he became a manager for the Urawa Reds Ladies. He resigned at the end of the 2016 season.