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Banpaku Position-Specific Clinic

Banpaku Position-Specific Clinic Overview

GAMBA OSAKA will be holding clinics throughout the year for two courses, one for GK and one for offense, with the aim of improving the level of each position and contributing to the local community. The clinics for GK and offense are aimed at 3rd to 6th graders, and teach basic techniques and concepts for each position.

Clinic Purpose	[Offense Course] Implementing more attacking practice menus such as 1 vs 1 play, shooting, passing, etc. [GK Course] Acquire basic GK skills (catching, steps, throwing, etc.) Expanding the popularity of children aiming to become GK Contribution to the community To expand opportunities for friendship and increase the number of soccer fans
Practice date and time	[Spring Course] 12 sessions on designated Thursdays from April to September 2025 [Autumn Course] 12 designated Thursdays from October 2025 to March 2026
place	Banpaku Osaka Football Association Ground (artificial turf, night game facilities) Venue MAP
Application	Please check the "Application Guidelines" below and apply during the application period using the specified method. Recruiting new participants for the "GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku Position-Specific Clinic 2025 (Spring) Course"!! Application details
Operational Guidelines	Operational Guidelines Facility usage precautions (PDF)
Terms	Terms

Application details

"GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku Position-Specific Clinic 2025 (Spring) Course" Recruiting new participants starting in April!!

We are recruiting participants for the GAMBA OSAKA Banpaku Position-Specific Clinic 2025 (Spring) course .
We will be holding two clinics, one for GK and one for offense, with the aim of improving the level of each position.
We teach basic techniques and ways of thinking for each position in the GK and offensive courses for third to sixth graders.
[Offense Course]
Conducting more attacking practice such as 1 vs 1 moves, shooting, passing, etc.
We will provide you with training to acquire specialized skills and judgment so that you can perform even better when you return to your team.
[GK Course]
GK is a very special position in soccer. If you are a third to sixth grade elementary school student who is worried about being a GK but doesn't know how to practice or the techniques and tactics of a GK , why not try some specialized practice with fellow GK?
As a special coach for the GK Clinic, former GAMBA OSAKA player Atsushi KIMURA will provide expert advice based on his experience as a player.

Profile of GAMBA OSAKA OB Atsushi KIMURA

Atsushi 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

Biography	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 U-17 Japan National Team 2001 - U-17 World Cup U-18 Japan National Team U-21 Japan National Team 2005 - 33rd Toulon International 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 Championships: 1 (2008)

Application details

Target grade	*Boys and girls in 3rd to 6th grades of elementary school As of April 2025**
Date and time	A total of 12 designated "Thursdays" from April 2025 to September 2025
venue	Banpaku OFA Football Centre Address: 3-1 Banpaku, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture From Senri Chuo Monorail, get off at "Banpaku-Kinen-Koen Station" and walk for 20 minutes Or, get off at "Koen Higashiguchi Station" and walk for 15 minutes Right next to the Banpaku Park South Parking Lot *Parking is paid
Practice Day	Generally, there are two practice days per month, however please note that the number of practice days may vary depending on the month. In the event of bad weather, the event may be cancelled (or rescheduled). Schedule (PDF)
Practice time	19:15～20:45 ※Rain or shine
Participation Fee	2025 (Spring) Course (12 sessions) 27,600 yen (for 12 sessions) + registration fee: 1,500 yen (including insurance fee/administrative fee)
Instructional Coach	GAMBA OSAKA School GK Coach GAMBA OSAKA Junior School Coach Special coach: Atsushi KIMURA
Practice Content	Training divided into goalkeeper/offense Ball feeling and various movements Fundamental skills and techniques for each position Training to develop positioning and judgment skills Mini games etc.
How to apply for membership	Application procedure
Notes	Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis (registration will close once capacity is reached). The participation fee of 27,600 yen (for 12 sessions) plus the registration fee of 1,500 yen will be paid by credit card when you apply online. Cancellations and refunds will not be accepted after the application has been completed. We recommend using public transportation to get to the practice venue. Mid-way withdrawal will not be accepted. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please contact the office. In this case, please note that we cannot refund any membership fees once they have been paid. Please apply only if you agree to all of the above.
Registration begins	Registration opens at 20:00 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Contact Information	GAMBA OSAKA School Office Phone: 06-6876-0111 (Tuesday to Friday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 *Excluding public holidays and club holidays)

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. ↓ Sign up & Login ↓ Please select the event you wish to apply for. Web application page TOP page Web application page New member registration screen Web application page screen after logging in ↓ Select the course you wish to attend and enter the necessary information to complete the application process. You can only apply for courses that are currently accepting applications (applications will close once capacity is reached on a first-come, first-served basis). Those outside the target age group cannot apply.

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 TOP page

Web application page New member registration screen

Web application page screen after logging in

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Select the course you wish to attend and enter the necessary information to complete the application process.

*You can only apply for courses that are currently accepting applications (applications will close once capacity is reached on a first-come, first-served basis).

*Those outside the target age group cannot apply.

Step 2: Pay the participation 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. ↓ 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 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.