PROGRAMS / SELECTED FAMILIES ONLY
Every program begins
with one thing —
a diagnosis.
Not lessons. Not drills. A diagnosis.
Once the cause is visible, everything else becomes possible.
— OUR APPROACH —
We are not a school.
We are a clinic.
Soccer academies and football schools teach the same thing to every child. We don't.
A Japanese soccer technician examines your child individually — their movement, positioning, timing, technical habits, decision-making — and identifies the precise reasons their improvement has stalled. Only then does treatment begin.
This is not group coaching. This is not a subscription. This is private, by application, and limited by capacity.
We work with a small number of selected families each year.
— THE JOURNEY —
From Diagnosis to Mastery
STEP 01
Diagnosis
Online or in-person technical diagnosis
STEP 02
Root Cause
Individual treatment prescription
STEP 03
Treatment
One-to-one private sessions
STEP 04
Mastery
Documented in a personal case record
— ENTRY POINT —
Begin with a Diagnosis
All families enter through one of two diagnostic gateways.
FOR INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAM 01
Online Technical Diagnosis
Remote / Worldwide
A remote diagnosis based on movement, positioning, timing, technical habits, and game behavior. Designed for families outside Tokyo or living abroad.
JPY 19,800
approx. USD 130 / SGD 175 / AED 480 — tax included
INCLUDED
- Video footage analysis
- Root cause identification
- Improvement roadmap
- Feedback session
REQUEST DIAGNOSIS
FOR TOKYO
PROGRAM 02
In-Person Diagnosis
Tokyo / In-Person
A face-to-face diagnostic session in Tokyo. The most thorough entry point and the prerequisite for the Elite Private Program.
JPY 44,000
approx. USD 290 / SGD 390 / AED 1,065 — tax included
INCLUDED
- Live technical observation
- Movement & cognition assessment
- Individual treatment prescription
- Gateway to Elite Private Program
REQUEST DIAGNOSIS
* USD / SGD / AED reference rates only. Final amount depends on the date of payment.
— ELITE PRIVATE PROGRAM —
The Flagship Program.
By Application Only.
Direct mentorship from Shinnosuke Yatabe.
FLAGSHIP / SELECTED FAMILIES ONLY
The Yatabe Method
ELITE PRIVATE PROGRAM
A direct, one-to-one engagement with Shinnosuke Yatabe himself — the founder of Japanese private soccer coaching. Diagnosis-led, fully customized, and continuously refined through a personal case record.
JPY 320,000
approx. USD 2,100 / SGD 2,800 / AED 7,700 — tax included
8-session program / Direct mentorship by Shinnosuke Yatabe
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 8 sessions with Shinnosuke Yatabe
- Diagnosis-led improvement plan
- Personal technical case record
- Continuous between-session support
- Parental guidance protocol
* Limited capacity. Application required.
* An In-Person Diagnosis must be completed before enrollment.
— ASSOCIATE PROGRAM —
Associate Private Sessions
One-to-one technical sessions delivered by Yatabe-trained associate technicians, following the same diagnostic methodology.
PROGRAM 03
Associate Session
Single / In-Person Tokyo
A single one-to-one session with one of our trained associate technicians. Ideal for focused work on a defined issue.
JPY 22,000
approx. USD 145 / SGD 195 / AED 530 — tax included
INQUIRE VIA WHATSAPP
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAM 04
Associate Program
8 Sessions / In-Person Tokyo
A continuous 8-session program built around the diagnostic findings. For families committed to a structured improvement cycle.
JPY 166,000
approx. USD 1,090 / SGD 1,470 / AED 4,000 — tax included
INQUIRE VIA WHATSAPP
— COMPARISON —
Program Overview
PROGRAM
FEE (JPY)
LED BY
FORMAT
SESSIONS
Online Technical Diagnosis
19,800
Yatabe
Remote
1
In-Person Diagnosis
44,000
Yatabe
Tokyo
1
Elite Private Program
320,000
Yatabe
Tokyo
8
Associate Session
22,000
Associate
Tokyo
1
Associate Program
166,000
Associate
Tokyo
8
All fees are in Japanese Yen and tax-included.
USD, SGD, AED conversions are reference rates only.
— WHO THIS IS FOR —
Selected Families Only
CASE 01
International Japanese Families
Families abroad — Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, Australia — seeking world-class Japanese technical diagnosis from anywhere.
CASE 02
International Schools
Families enrolled in international or private schools in Asia, seeking specialist coaching outside the standard academy system.
CASE 03
Tryout & Selection Candidates
Children preparing for academy trials, scholarship selections, or international tryouts who need a precise technical audit.
CASE 04
Plateau Cases
Children whose progress has stalled despite years of training. Most plateau cases have a single hidden cause — we find it.
— NOTES —
Before You Apply
Capacity
The Elite Private Program is intentionally limited each year. Enrollment requires a prior diagnosis. Applications are reviewed personally.
Age Range
Primarily ages 7–15. Older students considered on a case-by-case basis.
Service Area
In-person sessions are based in central Tokyo. Online programs are delivered worldwide and scheduled to your local time zone.
Payment
International wire transfer, PayPal, and Wise supported. Payment details are sent after application review.
Language
Sessions and case records are available in both Japanese and English.
— APPLY FOR PRIVATE SESSION —
Begin with one diagnosis.
The rest will follow.
Applications are reviewed personally.
WhatsApp is the fastest channel for international families.
WhatsApp: +81-80-4722-3530 / Email: ssyatabe0@gmail.com
SHINNOSUKE YATABE
THE SOCCER TECHNIQUE CLINIC / THE YATABE METHOD / TOKYO
New Service for International Families
Japan Soccer Trial Experience Program
Train with Japanese teams and experience the real soccer environment in Japan.
Whether your goal is player development, team experience, or future study opportunities in Japan, we can help arrange suitable trial sessions and provide on-site support.
Elementary School Trial Experience
From ¥220,000
Included:
- Introduction to suitable Japanese teams
- Trial session arrangement
- Schedule coordination
- Parent consultation
Recommended for:
- Players aged 6-12
- Families visiting Japan
- Players interested in Japanese soccer culture
Junior High School Trial Experience
From ¥220,000
Included:
- Team matching based on player level
- Trial session arrangement
- On-site support by Coach Yatabe
- Consultation with parents after the session
Recommended for:
- Players aged 12-15
- Competitive players seeking stronger environments
- Players considering future opportunities in Japan
Elite Team Experience Program
From ¥220,000
Included:
- Trial session with a competitive Japanese team
- On-site support by Coach Yatabe
- Guidance before and after training
- Development consultation
Recommended for:
- Serious players seeking high-level competition
- Players preparing for academy or high school opportunities
- International players visiting Japan
Japan Soccer Pathway Consultation
From ¥220,000
Included:
- Multiple team introductions
- Long-term development planning
- Japanese soccer pathway consultation
- School and team information
- Ongoing support during your stay in Japan
Recommended for:
- Families considering long-term soccer development in Japan
- Players interested in studying and playing soccer in Japan
- International families seeking expert guidance
Please note: All trial sessions depend on team availability, player age, level, location, and schedule. Participation is not a guarantee of team acceptance, school admission, or future selection.
Interpreter support available
English, Korean, and Chinese interpreter support can be arranged.
International families can contact us with confidence. If needed, we can arrange interpreter support for consultations, lessons, video diagnosis, parent feedback, goals, concerns, and next steps.
Spanish and Portuguese may also be available depending on scheduling. Interpreter support may be provided as a separate paid option depending on language, schedule, and lesson format. Please tell us your preferred language in advance.
Online diagnosis and online consultations can also be arranged with interpreter support. In some cases, Coach Yatabe may travel overseas if travel expenses and local costs are covered, depending on the location, schedule, and program details.