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We are pleased to announce that Atsushi Yanagisawa, Youth Director, Makoto Tanaka, and Hitoshi Sogahata, Youth GK Coach, have been appointed as top team coaches from the 2025 season.

Atsushi Yanagisawa Coach Profile

Name

Atsushi Yanagisawa

Birthplace

May 27, 1977, Toyama Prefecture

Coaching History

Playing History

Kosugi SSS－FC Higashi Junior Youth－Toyama Daiichi High School－Kashima Antlers (1996)－Sampdoria (2003, Italy)－Messina (2004, Italy)－Kashima Antlers (2006)－Kyoto Sanga F.C. (2008)－Vegalta Sendai (2011-2014)

Atsushi Yanagisawa Coach Comment

"I will fully support the coach towards the goal of winning titles, and I will do my best in the role given to me for Antlers."

Makoto Tanaka Coach Profile

Name

Makoto Tanaka

Birthplace

August 8, 1975, Shizuoka Prefecture

Coaching History

Playing History

Shimizu Municipal Commercial High School－Júbilo Iwata (1994)－Avispa Fukuoka (2009-2011)

Makoto Tanaka Coach Comment

"I am Makoto Tanaka, and I will be joining Kashima Antlers as a coach from the 2025 season. I am deeply honored to be involved with this traditional club. I will fully support the coach and work wholeheartedly to help the players and team grow. We will fight to achieve victory and win titles, and to share that joy with everyone involved with the club. Thank you."

Hitoshi Sogahata Coach Profile

Name

Hitoshi Sogahata

Birthplace

August 2, 1979, Ibaraki Prefecture

Coaching History

Playing History

Namino Soccer Boys' Club－Kashima Junior High School－Kashima Antlers Youth－Kashima Antlers (1998-2020)

Hitoshi Sogahata GK Coach Comment

"As a staff member, I want to do my best in daily practice to help the players grow. I will work hard towards Antlers' victory and the goal of winning titles."