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GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic

GK Clinic

Soccer school (schools that dispatch coaches)

GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic 2026 (Spring) Wednesday Course - New Course Opening! Participants Wanted! Starting in April!!!

We are now accepting applications for a limited number of participants for the GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic 2026 (Spring) Wednesday course .
In addition to promoting and developing GK, we will be holding a GK clinic with the aim of improving their skills through specialized training.

This program is for elementary school students in grades 4-5 (limited number of participants) and provides instruction on GK techniques and strategies.
★For those who want more specialized GK training, and for those who don't have many opportunities for GK training at their team, this is a GK development and promotion project by GAMBA OSAKA Academy!
In addition to training from the school's GK coach, the Wednesday course will hold joint training sessions with the [Striker] Gon Clinic!
We will do a lot of shot-stopping training.
Furthermore, the Wednesday course has a limited enrollment (6 people)! With a maximum of 6 participants, we aim to thoroughly improve your skills in a small group setting!
We're looking for GK who want to take lots of shots!

Application Guidelines (GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic 2026 (Spring) Wednesday Course)

Target grade level	Boys and girls in the 4th and 5th grades of elementary school (as of April 2026)
Date and time	A total of 6 designated Wednesdays from April 2026 to September 2026.
venue	Banpaku OFA Football Center Address: 3-1 Banpaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture Take the monorail from Senri-Chuo Station and get off at "Banpaku-Kinen-Koen Station," then it's a 20-minute walk. Alternatively, get off at "Koen Higashiguchi Station" and walk for 15 minutes. Right next to the Banpaku Park South Parking Lot. *Parking is subject to a fee. Venue Map
Practice day	Schedule (PDF)
Practice time	19:40 - 21:00 *Event will proceed even in case of rain.
Participation fee	2026 (Spring) Wednesday Course (6 sessions) Participation fee: Total 17,700 yen [16,200 yen (for 6 sessions) + registration fee: 1,500 yen (including insurance/administrative fees)] *For those joining for the second time or later, the membership fee will be calculated based on the remaining number of practice sessions.
Coach	GAMBA OSAKA Academy School GK Coach
Practice content	Goalkeeper training Various shot-stopping techniques Ball control, creating various movements Basic skills and techniques Training to cultivate positioning, decision-making skills, etc.
Terms and Conditions of Operation Points to note when using the facility	Terms and Conditions of Operation Facility Usage Guidelines (PDF)
How to apply for membership	Application Procedure
Precautions	Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis (registration will close once the capacity is reached). The participation fee will be paid by credit card when you register online. Cancellations and refunds are not accepted after the application has been completed. We will contact you by email with further details once your application has been received. Please ensure that you can receive emails from @sp.gamba-osaka.net. We recommend using public transportation to get to the practice venue. We cannot accept withdrawals from the program midway through. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please contact the secretariat. Please note that membership fees, once received, cannot be refunded. Please note that special coach Atsushi KIMURA will not be present for the Wednesday course. Please apply only if you agree to all of the above terms.
Registration Open	Registration opens on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic 2026 (Spring) Thursday Course - Accepting applications! Starting in April!!!

We are now accepting applications for the GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic 2026 (Spring) Thursday course .
In addition to promoting and developing GK, we will be holding a GK clinic with the aim of improving their skills through specialized training.

This program provides instruction on basic GK techniques and strategies for elementary school students in grades 3 through 6.
★ GK is a very specialized position. Are you a 3rd to 6th grade elementary school student who wants to be a GK but is struggling because you don't know specialized training methods or GK techniques and tactics? Or are you someone who doesn't get many opportunities to practice as a GK in your team? Why not try specialized training with other GK ?
This is a GK development and promotion project by the GAMBA OSAKA Academy!
In addition to training from the school's GK coach, the Thursday course will feature a special GK clinic coach, former GAMBA OSAKA player Atsushi KIMURA , who will provide expert advice based on his experience as a player.

Profile of GAMBA OSAKA alumnus Atsushi KIMURA

Atsushi KIMURA Kimura

date of birth	May 1, 1984	Height/Weight	184cm/78kg
position	GK	Birthplace	Osaka Prefecture
Current address	Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture	dominant foot	right

Career and Records

Career	1993 - 1996 Ota JFC 1997-1999 GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth U-15 Japan National Team 2000-2002 GAMBA OSAKA Youth U-17 Japan National Team Title: J Youth Cup: 2 times (2000, 2002) Professional career: 2003 - 2014 GAMBA OSAKA
national team experience	U-15 Japan National Team U-16 Japan National Team Japan U-17 National Team 2001 - U-17 World Cup U-18 Japan National Team Japan U-21 National Team, 2005 - 33rd Toulon Tournament
title	GAMBA OSAKA Youth J Youth Cup: 2 times (2000, 2002) GAMBA OSAKA J.League Division 1: 2 times (2005, 2014) J.League Division 2: 1 time (2013) Nabisco Cup: 2 times (2007, 2014) EMPEROR'S CUP: 3 times (2008, 2009, 2014) Xerox Super Cup: 1 time (2007) AFC Champions League: 1 time (2008) Pan Pacific Championship: 1 time (2008)

Application Guidelines (GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku GK Clinic 2026 (Spring) Thursday Course)

Target grade level	Boys and girls in grades 3-6 of elementary school (as of April 2026)
Date and time	A total of 12 designated Thursdays from April 2026 to September 2026.
venue	Banpaku OFA Football Center Address: 3-1 Banpaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture Take the monorail from Senri-Chuo Station and get off at "Banpaku-Kinen-Koen Station," then it's a 20-minute walk. Alternatively, get off at "Koen Higashiguchi Station" and walk for 15 minutes. Right next to the Banpaku Park South Parking Lot. *Parking is subject to a fee. Venue Map
Practice day	Schedule (PDF)
Practice time	19:15-20:45 *Event will proceed even in case of rain.
Participation fee	2026 (Spring) Thursday Course (12 sessions) Participation fee: Total 31,500 yen [30,000 yen (for 12 sessions) + registration fee: 1,500 yen (including insurance/administrative fees)] *For those joining for the second time or later, the membership fee will be calculated based on the remaining number of practice sessions.
Coach	GAMBA OSAKA Academy School GK Coach Special Coach: Atsushi KIMURA
Practice content	Goalkeeper training Ball control, creating various movements Basic skills and techniques Training to cultivate positioning, decision-making skills, etc.
Terms and Conditions of Operation Points to note when using the facility	Terms and Conditions of Operation Facility Usage Guidelines (PDF)
How to apply for membership	Application Procedure
Precautions	Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis (registration will close once the capacity is reached). The participation fee will be paid by credit card when you register online. Cancellations and refunds are not accepted after the application has been completed. We will contact you by email with further details once your application has been received. Please ensure that you can receive emails from @sp.gamba-osaka.net. We recommend using public transportation to get to the practice venue. We cannot accept withdrawals from the program midway through. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please contact the secretariat. Please note that membership fees, once received, cannot be refunded. Please apply only if you agree to all of the above terms.
Registration Open	Registration opens on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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Soccer school (schools that dispatch coaches)

We are holding a GAMBA OSAKA GK class (for upper elementary school students to junior high school students) at " Banpaku Futsal Club".
We'll take advantage of the futsal court's features and aim to improve skills in small groups!
It's located close to the GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku School, so it's ideal for those who want to do some extra technical practice on Mondays,
We offer small-group GK training programs, and we welcome anyone interested in joining.
Furthermore, as a GK school for junior high school students, we aim to promote and develop GK.

Coaches from the GAMBA OSAKA Osaka School will provide instruction. Please take this opportunity to join us.

Soccer school (schools that dispatch coaches)

Target grade level	Boys and girls in grades 4 through 9 (as of April 2026)
Date and time	Monday
venue	Banpaku Soccer School (artificial turf futsal court) Address: 11-1 Banpaku Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture *Night lighting available Venue Map
Practice time	Elementary school students (grades 3-6): 19:00-20:00 Junior high school students (grades 1-3): 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Miscellaneous expenses	Monthly fee: [Once a week] 4,500 yen (tax included) / month (Elementary school students) Monthly fee: [Once a week] 6,600 yen (tax included) / month (Junior high school students) *Membership fee (separate): 6,000 yen, insurance fee (annual): 800 yen.
Precautions	Since the schools that receive coaches are operated by a different organization than GAMBA OSAKA, please contact the following contact point. Contact information for inquiries regarding the Banpaku School (Banpaku Futsal Club) Phone: 06-6877-3356 Banpaku Soccer School Website