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ACADEMY

Academy

Super Elite Class

About the Super Elite Class

The GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class aims to develop creative players who can compete on the world stage. Selected players from the 4th to 6th grades of elementary school participate in high-level training sessions every other week that will lead to higher levels of play.

The staff is mainly made up of junior youth coaches from the GAMBA OSAKA Academy, and the small but elite team uses the large artificial turf soccer field to provide a wide range of training content and forward-thinking instruction.
This course, which began in 2015, has not only seen many players promoted to GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth, but graduates also go on to play for other clubs.
The Super Elite Class does not register players. Practices are only held on weekdays, and there are no activities during spring/summer/winter holidays, so players can continue playing with their current team.
At the GAMBA OSAKA Academy, you will grow together with other top players of your age, receive guidance from coaches suited to your level, and be inspired by them.

Gamba Osaka Super Elite Class: OFA Expo Football Center

Instructors (2024)

coach

  • 6th grade coach, Arata Kodama

    6th grade coach

    Arata KODAMA
    Arata KODAMA
    October 8, 1982
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • 5th grade coach Shinya Yasumoto

    5th grade coach

    Shinya Yasumoto
    Masaya YASUMOTO
    May 31, 1988
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • 4th grade coach, Arata Kodama

    4th grade coach

    Takahiro SHIMADA
    Takahiro SHIMADA
    February 9, 1965
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Goalkeeper coach Yosuke Fujigaya

    GK coach

    Yosuke FUJIGAYA
    Yosuke FUJIGAYA
    February 13, 1981
    Born in Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Goalkeeper coach Yuma Morimoto

    GK coach

    Yuuma Morimoto
    Yuma MORIMOTO
    July 26, 1982
    Born in Chiba Prefecture
  • Coach Tsuyoshi Munakata

    coach

    Tsuyoshi Munakata
    Go MUNAKATA
    September 12, 1977
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Coach Daisuke Mizoguchi

    coach

    Daisuke Mizoguchi
    Daisuke MIZOGUCHI
    April 17, 1992
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Coach Shusuke Itoda

    coach

    Shusuke Itoda
    Shusuke ITODA
    January 6, 1996
    Born in Kyoto Prefecture

overview

In a great environment and small class sizes, we will nurture elite soccer players who will soar to the world stage!

GAMBA OSAKA runs the "GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class" for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders with the aim of "developing players who can compete on the world stage."
This class is for small groups of around 20-25 students of each age group, and is directly instructed by GAMBA OSAKA junior youth coaches, with the aim of developing high-level play and mentality.
(We will not operate as a team and will not be registered with a football association.)

We will now be holding a selection process to enter this GAMBA OSAKA super elite class.
Only those who pass the final selection will be able to participate in training for the 2025 GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class.
For those who wish to receive high-level GK training, a dedicated GK coach from the GAMBA OSAKA Academy will provide direct instruction to small groups.
There are two courses for 4th and 5th graders (A and B)!! (All course allocations will be handled by us)

2025 GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class Overview

Target grade Boys currently in "5th grade (new 6th grade)", "4th grade (new 5th grade)", or "3rd grade (new 4th grade)"
* Selection available for all grades
Capacity 6th grade elementary school students: Approximately 25 people (including goalkeeper)
4th and 5th grade elementary school students: Approximately 20 students per course/grade (including goalkeepers)
Achievements GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth Promotion: 14 players in 2022, 12 players in 2023, and 9 players in 2024
Number of practice sessions 6th grade: 4 times per month, approximately 34 times per year
(April to March *Except August *Scheduled every Thursday, not on public holidays)

4th and 5th grade: twice a month, approximately 18 times a year
(April to March *Excluding August *Scheduled for every other Thursday, not on public holidays)
Practice time Scheduled for 19:15-20:45
Practice venue OFA Banpaku Football Center in Expo’70 Commemorative Park
course Based on the annual training calendar established by GAMBA OSAKA, two courses have been set up: "Schedule A" and "Schedule B".
*There are no level differences between courses.
*Only for 4th and 5th grade elementary school students
Other charges 6th grade elementary school students: Annual fee 74,800 yen, registration fee 1,100 yen (paid in one lump sum at the time of joining)
4th and 5th grade elementary school students: Annual membership fee 59,400 yen, registration fee 1,100 yen (paid in one lump sum at the time of joining)
*Practice wear must be purchased separately if desired.
others
  • We will not be registering with the Japan Football Association, so players from other teams can also participate.
  • Successful applicants will be selected from the entire selection process and assigned to two courses (based on dates). (*Only for 4th and 5th grade students)
  • Several times a year, we plan to hold special joint practice sessions for both courses (only for 4th and 5th graders).
Contact Information GAMBA OSAKA Academy
Phone: 06-6875-8111
(Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00 *Club holidays and national holidays excluded)

Application details

GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class 2025 Selection

Date and Time For current 5th graders (new 6th graders) Saturday, January 25, 2025, registration opens at 16:00 or 18:00
For current 4th grade elementary school students (new 5th grade) Sunday, January 26, 2025, registration opens at 16:00 or 18:00
For current 3rd grade elementary school students (new 4th graders) Saturday, February 1, 2025, registration opens at 16:00 or 18:00
venue Expo’70 Commemorative Park, OFA Banpaku Football Center B (next to Panasonic Stadium Suita)
Address: 3-3 Banpaku, Suita City
Participation Fee 4,400 yen (insurance included)
*Payment by credit card on the web
How to apply

Please apply via the GAMBA OSAKA official website.

Application procedure

Please fill in all the required information in the application form.
The participation fee paid at the time of registration will not be refunded under any circumstances.
After completing your application, you will receive an automatic reply email, and then an exam guide will be sent to you by email approximately 4 days after the selection application deadline.

[Major input items]
  1. full name
  2. Date of birth / Gender
  3. Parent's name
  4. address
  5. A phone number where you can be contacted during the day
  6. email address
  7. Note 1: All past training centers, selection years, and careers
  8. Note 2: Details if there is an official match or school event on the selection candidate date (see notes below)
  9. School Name
  10. height
  11. body weight
  12. Foot size
  13. Dominant foot
  14. Blood type
  15. position
  16. Football career
  17. Current team name (school name)
  18. Parent's height
*Please fill in all fields without fail.
Application acceptance period Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 10:00 - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (deadline)
Notes
  • You cannot choose the date and time of your selection. All decisions will be made by the club.
    If you wish to participate in the selection process, please fill in the details only if either "(1) the date of an official match of your current team" or "(2) a school event" overlaps with your selection. (For official matches, you will need "tournament name/match date/time", and for school events, you will need "event date/content/time".)
    Please note that non-official matches and all personal reasons will not be considered in the schedule.
    Please note that we cannot accommodate any schedule adjustments after the application form has been completed, so please make sure to check carefully in advance and make sure you do not forget to enter any information.
  • All training will take place at the Banpaku
  • This will be the first selection round, and only those who pass the first round will take the final second selection round on a different day.
  • If you complete your application by the deadline, we will send you an exam guide by email approximately four days after the application deadline.
  • Please note that cancellations and refunds cannot be accepted after application.
  • If you pass the audition, please inform your current team (school) of your intention to participate.
  • Currently, students enrolled in any of the GAMBA OSAKA Junior Schools can also participate, but the application process will be the same as above.
Contact Information GAMBA OSAKA Academy
Phone: 06-6875-8111
(Tuesday to Friday *Excluding public holidays and club holidays 10:00 to 17:00)

Application procedure

Applications will be made via the dedicated web page. Please apply using the following method.

Step 1: Apply online from the GAMBA OSAKA official website (PC/smartphone)

Click on the "Start application process" button to go to the online application page.
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Sign up & Login
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Please select the event you wish to apply for.

Web application page image

Web application page TOP page

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Web application page New member registration screen

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Web application page screen after logging in


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Please select the selection you wish to participate in and enter the necessary information for the application process.

*You can only apply for selections that are currently accepting applications (all applicants during the application period can participate).

※Those not in the target grades cannot apply.

Step 2: Pay the selection fee
Payment must be made by credit card.
Please enter the required information and make payment.
Step 3: Confirm registration details and apply
Please check the information you entered on the registration confirmation page.
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If there are no errors in the information you entered, please click the "Apply" button to apply.
Step 4: Complete your application

Once you press the "Apply" button and the application completion screen appears, you will receive an email confirming your application.

*To receive the application completion email, please check your spam settings to ensure that you can receive emails from the following domains.

"@em.hacomono.jp"


There have been many cases where the application completion email has been automatically sorted into the "spam folder."
If you do not receive an email, please check your email software.

Step 5: The secretariat will send you an email with information about the exam
The exam information will be sent by email approximately four days after the application deadline.
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