We would like to announce that Masaki Chugo will assume the role of first-team coach from the 2025 season, and Masashi Motoyama will specialize in his current duties as academy scout.
Coach's Name
Masaki Chugo
Born
May 16, 1982, Chiba Prefecture
Coaching History
Playing Career
Ayame Dai FC － JEF United Ichihara Chiba Junior Youth － JEF United Ichihara Chiba Youth － Komazawa University － Kashima Antlers (2005～2008) － JEF United Ichihara Chiba (2009～2010) － Cerezo Osaka (2011) － Tokyo Verdy (2012～2017)
Comment from Manager Chugo
"My commitment to giving my all for the team's victory remains unchanged for next season. As coach, I will fully support the manager, and I hope that as the Antlers family, we can fight together to win a title next season."
Coach's Name
Masashi Motoyama
Born
June 20, 1979, Fukuoka Prefecture
Coaching History
Playing Career
Futashima Junior High School － Higashi Fukuoka High School － Kashima Antlers (1998～2015) － Giravanz Kitakyushu (2016～2018) － Kelantan United (2021～2022, Malaysia)
Comment from Coach Motoyama
"Although my time as coach was only about two months, the players fought through the last six matches without losing, and their performance on the pitch showed great potential for the future. From next season, I will once again focus solely on being an academy scout and strive to contribute to the club, so I appreciate your continued support."
