Academy Support Club

The Academy Support Club is an academy fan club established with the aim of supporting the activities of the Kashima Antlers Academy and working together to develop the players who will carry the future of Kashima Antlers.

We look forward to receiving support from those who endorse the activities of the Kashima Antlers Academy and will support the future of Kashima Antlers.

How the 2024 Grant Funds Will Be Used

With the support funds from 2024, we purchased tents for the Kashima, Norte, and Tsukuba areas.
These newly acquired tents will be utilized to protect players, staff, and users from the intense summer heat as a heatstroke prevention measure, and also for various events.

We sincerely thank everyone who provided support.

Use of Funds

Grounds

Facilities & Equipment

Living Environment

Expeditions

Organized Tournaments

Outreach Activities

Donations

5,000円 10,000円
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アカデミー選手名鑑 ★ ★
NEW! 感謝状送付 ★
NEW! 公式サイトへのお名前掲載 ★
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To everyone who supported us:

Academy Freaks

Exclusive to members: behind-the-scenes academy stories you won't find anywhere else!

Academy Player Roster

Profiles of approximately 200 players from the Youth, Kashima, Norte, and Tsukuba Junior Youth teams have been released!

Monthly newsletter for members only

A members-only email newsletter containing condensed and curated academy information will be delivered to you monthly.

A letter of thanks will be sent.

A thank-you letter will be sent to all members who join the Academy Support Club.

Note: We plan to send the letters around December 2026.
Note: Even if you join mid-term or make multiple contributions, you will receive a thank-you letter for each contribution.

Add your name to the official website

*This applies to those who supported the 10,000 yen plan.

Click here for the page where your name is listed

Academy initiatives

Establishing a "Community-Based Player Development System"

Kashima Antlers Academy operates from three core branches: Kashima (eastern and southern Ibaraki Prefecture), Norte (northern Ibaraki Prefecture), and Tsukuba (western Ibaraki Prefecture), deeply rooted in the local community.

It is comprised of the youth development categories of Youth (U18), Junior Youth (U15), and Junior (U12), as well as the outreach schools. Through consistent coaching that maximizes each player's individuality, characteristics, and sensibilities, the academy aims to develop as many outstanding players as possible.

Track record in "development"

Youth (U18)

Yugo Okawa Promoted to Top Team for 2026 Season

Anjin Udenba Motosuna Signs Professional Contract

Minato Yoshida Signs Professional Contract

Junior Youth (U15)

Juniors (U12)

Selection to Age-Group Japan National Teams

Motosuna Aito Udenba

Rui Onuki

Daigo Hirashima

Fukuoka Isawa

Minami Yoshida

Kosei Oshita

Koki Kurahashi

Iwato Sora

Hiroshi Ogasawara

Eito Takagi

Shu Takizawa

Shultz, Kento

Toma Misaki

Yuta Hotaida

Doi Kuu

Remu Isobe

"Development" initiatives

Appointment of Experienced and Accomplished Coaches and Staff

Takeshi Satouchi

Physical Advisor

 

Served as physical coach for the top team from 1992-2001, 2017-2019, and in 2021. Also served as coach for the Japan national team and other clubs.

Tomoya Ichikawa

GK Chief Coach

 

The first player to be promoted from the youth team, he was a member of the top team from 1995 to 1997. Since 1998, he has coached various categories, staying with the same club.

Mitsuo Ogasawara

Technical Advisor

 

Played for the top team from 1998-2006 and 2007-2018. Also played in Italy's Serie A.

Takuya Honda

Youth Coach

 

Played for the top team from 2011 to 2013. Also played for Shimizu, Yamagata, and Gifu.

Satoshi Sugiyama

Youth GK Coach

 

Was a member of the top team from 2004 to 2011. Also played in Sapporo.

Yuichi Nemoto

Tsukuba Junior Youth Coach

 

Was a member of the top team from 2000-2005. Also played for Cerezo Osaka, Vegalta Sendai, Oita Trinita, JEF United Chiba, and Zweigen Kanazawa (then in the JFL).

Masashi Motoyama

Academy Scout

 

Played for the top team from 1998-2015. Also played for Kitakyushu and in Malaysia.

Dissemination

School Network of 21 Schools Across 3 Locations

 

We operate 21 schools in Ibaraki and Chiba Prefectures.

Promoting "Football Culture"

 

Hosting Antlers-sponsored tournaments

Holding an event to "enjoy" soccer

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Overview

Membership fee

1 unit: 5,000 yen (tax included)
1 unit: 10,000 yen (tax included)

 

*If you apply for two or more units of the 5,000 yen plan, the benefits of the 10,000 yen plan will not be granted. If you wish to receive the benefits of the 10,000 yen plan, please sign up from the 10,000 yen plan application page.

Membership validity period

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Wednesday, March 31, 2027

 

*For those who join early, the membership validity period will be three months longer than usual.
*From the 2026 season onwards, the membership validity period will be one year, from April to March of the following year.

Click here to enroll for 2026

Application period

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM -
*Registration is expected to close around the end of December 2026.

How to apply

※ You can also join as a SÓCIO, Season Ticket holder, Regular, or Junior member.

Notes

・You cannot apply for membership through the "Kashima Antlers 2025 SÓCIO/Fan Club Application Site."
・Membership cards will not be issued (neither digital nor IC cards).
・Your membership number will be sent to you by email approximately 8 days after your purchase procedure is complete.
*Members for the 2025 season will continue to use the same membership number, so no email notification will be sent.
・After you receive your membership number, please link your J.LEAGUE ID to your membership number on your J.LEAGUE ID My Page (Click here for instructions).
*The SÓCIO/Fan Club membership number and the "Academy Support Club" membership number are different.

Academy Support Club Membership Agreement