We are pleased to announce that Arata KODAMA junior youth Head Coach Kodama will become the top team coach for IKOMA FC Nara from the 2026 season.

<Kodama Arata, Arata KODAMA Youth Head Coach Profile>
Date of birth: October 8, 1982 (43 years old)
■Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
■ Teaching experience:
2015 GAMBA OSAKA Junior Coach
2016-2022 GAMBA OSAKA coach
2023-2023.4 GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth U-14 Coach
2023.4~2025 GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth Head Coach


■Comments from the person himself
"I will be leaving GAMBA OSAKA at the end of this year.
As a player, he played for the youth and top teams.
As a coach, I started at Hirakata School, then worked as a Head Coach for the U23 team, the top team, and finally the junior youth team.
Before I knew it, I had spent about half my life at this club.
The time I spent at Gamba has become a great asset, a source of pride, and an irreplaceable treasure.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the club members, players, parents, staff, and supporters who supported me despite my inexperience.
This will be a big challenge for me, but I will not rely on my experience at this club and will continue to grow and become a good leader.
thank you very much!"