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concept
the purpose
Since joining the J.LEAGUE in 1993 as one of the original 10 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the club's founding, GAMBA OSAKA has cultivated know-how and
Utilizing Panasonic Stadium Suita, Japan's leading soccer-only stadium, we will cultivate business talent who will lead the future of the sports world.
theme
An academy run by "Gamba for Development" to develop the next generation of soccer business stars who will make life and towns more exciting through sports
Academy goals
Participants will create and implement an activity plan based on one of the following themes: "Plan to attract visitors to the stadium" or "SDGs plan through co-creation with partners and the local community."
Lecture procedure
In the first half of the program, participants will receive lectures from a group of distinguished lecturers, and in the second half, participants will participate in group work and presentations on pre-determined assignments.

subject
・Working adults (those looking to change jobs to the soccer industry or transfer to the sports department of their main job)
・Professional sports club management practitioners such as J-League
・Government officials (those in charge of the sports business division or those wishing to transfer to the sports business division)
・Representatives of companies considering business partnerships with GAMBA OSAKA, such as sponsors and partner companies
・Business people who want to create new value in the soccer business
・Those who want to be involved in the sports industry beyond soccer, beyond regions and sports
Management Policy
1. Through "online lectures" to deepen understanding of the social value of soccer and "experiential activities" to experience actual soccer situations,
Developing talent that will enhance the value of soccer
2. Emphasis on real-life experiences and real-life communication
・Opportunity to realize and experience the plans discussed in group work
・A support system that allows you to communicate with the secretariat even on days when classes are not held
A continuous approach to delivering news about the business of football
3. Create opportunities for students to learn and think for themselves
・Curriculum focused on group work and presentations
4. Actively disseminate information about activities
5. Operate the GBA Collaborative Partners (GCP) for alumni associations to create a continuing community.
・Interaction with GCP
・Opportunities to experience planning on an ongoing basis
outline
GBA Achievement Course
Those who want to experience real soccer business through collaboration between GAMBA OSAKA and the students, with the goal of not just "learning" but also "putting it into practice"
Capacity: Approximately 24 people
・Course period: Thursday, April 6, 2023 to mid-November or early December
Online lectures (120 minutes): 12 sessions, usually on Thursdays from 19:30 to 21:30
Fieldwork (1 day): 4 sessions on Saturdays or Sundays at Panasonic Stadium Suita
・Tuition fee: 300,000 yen (excluding tax)
GBA Online Audit Course (NEW)
・Those who want to "study soccer business systematically online" and consider a soccer business rooted in the local community
Capacity: Approximately 12 people
・Course period: Thursday, April 6, 2023 to early July
Online lectures (120 minutes): 12 sessions, usually on Thursdays from 19:30 to 21:30
Stadium tour: 1 time on Saturday or Sunday at Panasonic Stadium Suita
・Tuition fee: 150,000 yen (excluding tax)
Comparison table
item | Achievement Course | Online Courses |
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12 online lectures | 〇 | 〇 |
4 fieldwork sessions (including stadium tour) |
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1 stadium tour | 〇 | |
Group project implementation | 〇 | |
Volunteer participation in project implementation | 〇 (priority) |
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Participating in alumni meetings | 〇 | |
1 online interview (During the course period) |
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Use Slack (Communication tool) |
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Completion ceremony/Certificate | 〇 | |
Other sports/stadium visits (Irregularly held) |
〇 | 〇 |
* Online lectures for each course can be viewed in archives.
*About GBA Online Audit Courses
・The dates for the stadium tour will be provided by the club. Participation is optional.
・Priority will be given to volunteers for the GBA Achievement course, and if there are not enough participants, we will also invite people to the online auditing course.
About student recruitment
Application period
From Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 23:59
・Achievement course: Pre-entry ⇒ Official entry ⇒ Document screening ⇒ Online interview ⇒ Pass/fail
・Online course: Pre-entry ⇒ Official entry ⇒ Document screening ⇒ Pass/fail
[Schedule A]
・Entry period: 2/1 (Wed) to 2/19 (Sun) 23:59
*The results of the document screening for the Achievement Course will be announced between February 21st (Tue) and February 24th (Fri).
・Online interview (Achievement course): Scheduled for Sunday, February 26th
*Results will be announced after Tuesday, February 28th.
*If it is difficult to hold an online interview on the above dates, please contact us.
[Schedule B] Recruiting a few applicants
・From Wednesday, March 1st to Wednesday, March 8th, 23:59
*The results of the document screening for the Achievement Course will be announced by Friday, March 10th.
・Online interview (Achievement course): Scheduled for Saturday, March 11th
*Results will be announced after Tuesday, March 14th.
*Only a limited number of participants will be accepted for schedule B.
*The number of successful applicants may change depending on the applications for schedule A.
Pre-entry
Pre-entry form:
https://forms.gle/hchmc5whRMQEbeq8A
(This will take about a minute to complete)
After you have pre-registered via the above URL, we will send you the official entry form.
*The pre-entry form is common to all courses and dates.
GBA Information Session
Archived streaming of the information session on February 8th (Wednesday) is here
Main lecturers
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Emi Yoneda
Representative of Yoneda Certified Public Accountant Office
Former J.LEAGUE Director -
Akihiko Hamamoto
SAP Japan Co., Ltd. Marketing Headquarters
Strategy Office Strategy Officer
(J.League Digital Marketing Human Resources Development Course Lecturer) -
Ryuji BANDO
GAMBA OSAKA player and former Japan national football team member
Former J.League Special Director and Former WE League Director -
Kaita Sugihara
Twenty First Group
Asia Consultant
(Former FIFA consultant) -
Yuuta Kamii
Future Sessions Inc.
IAF Certified Professional Facilitator
Keio SDM Graduate School Sports System Design and Management Lab Researcher -
Shiro Oguni
Oguni Shiro Office Co., Ltd.
CEO/Producer -
Noriyoshi Funakubo
Chiba Jets Funabashi Co., Ltd.
Marketing Headquarters
Marketing Department Manager -
Makoto Nagashima
Executive Officer, Pia Corporation
Director, Sports Solutions Promotion Bureau -
Junta Ueno
Imabari Yume Sports Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Information Systems Group Leader
Theme Schedule
*Field work may change depending on the match schedule.
*Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the curriculum may be subject to change.
Inquiries and points to note
Contact Us | ■Inquiries about GAMBA OSAKA Soccer Business Academy email address contact@gamba-gba.net Secretariat operating company Cost Science Co., Ltd. https://costscience.com/ Sunplax Co., Ltd. https://www.splx.co.jp/splx/ ■Press release inquiries https://www.gamba-osaka.net/contact/ |
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Please note | ・The course period, date, time, and content are subject to change. ・If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour may be cancelled. ・Field work may change depending on the match schedule. ・Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the curriculum is subject to change. ・We cannot accept individual inquiries regarding the results of the selection process. Tuition fees are to be paid by bank transfer. ・It is possible to apply for both the GBA Achievement Course and the GBA Online Audit Course. |
Achievements
[Talent Production]
・Five new employees transfer to GAMBA OSAKA and other J-League clubs
・Many people involved in sports business through their current jobs, side jobs, and entrepreneurial ventures
【participant】
・People of a wide range of ages (20s to 60s) with diverse careers
・Participating areas are broad, with approximately 50% in the Kansai area and 50% in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
[Alumni organizations]
・Operating as "GBA Collaborative Partners (GCP)"
Even after graduating from the GBA, students are able to continue their sustainable activities and create new businesses (they have a track record of starting their own businesses).
Comment from President Ono
President and CEO of GAMBA OSAKA Co., Ltd.
Tadashi ONO
Utilizing the know-how that GAMBA OSAKA has cultivated and Panasonic Stadium Suita, Japan's leading soccer-only stadium, the GAMBA OSAKA Soccer Business Academy is now opening its third term, with the aim of cultivating business talent that will lead the future of the sports world.
This academy allows students to learn about soccer business through real-life experiences, including online lectures and field work at stadiums. We hope to produce the next generation of soccer business stars who will bring excitement to life and cities through sports.
In order to give students an opportunity to learn and think for themselves, the curriculum is centered around group work and presentations, and depending on the content of the plans, we would like to even be able to put them into practice.
We are looking forward to meeting you all.