Why diagnose first?
No doctor would prescribe sprints for a child with a fever.
No doctor would prescribe stretching for a broken bone.
First diagnose. Identify the cause. Then prescribe.
In medicine, this is obvious. In soccer coaching, it is almost never done.
When a child can't score, coaches say: "shoot more."
When they can't beat a defender, coaches say: "practice more feints."
They treat the symptom — without ever looking at the cause.
That's not how improvement works.
Technique needs diagnosis too — by a trained Japanese technician.
The Clinic in 3 Steps
DIAGNOSIS
We analyze your child's match footage and movement patterns to identify the real reason they've stopped improving. Why the shot doesn't go in. Why they can't beat defenders. Why their confidence has dropped. Making the invisible visible — that's where everything begins.
- Match footage analysis
- Movement & posture assessment
- Identification of technical habits and root causes
- Personal treatment prescription
TREATMENT
Based on the diagnosis, we prescribe a program tailored to your child alone. Not generic drills — a fully one-to-one treatment that removes the specific causes we identified. Our database of 20,000+ cases informs every prescription.
- Fully customized improvement program
- In-person one-to-one sessions (Tokyo)
- Online treatment sessions (worldwide)
- Continuous progress records
FOLLOW-UP
Improvement isn't a one-time event. Like a dental check-up, we monitor your child's technique regularly to prevent regression. We call it the Periodic Check-up — a structure that ensures they keep improving, season after season.
- Regular technical check-ups
- Progress tracking
- Early detection of new issues
- Regression prevention program
How We Differ from Group Programs
Does any of this
sound familiar?
Can't perform in matches
They do well in practice, but disappear in real games. The cause is rarely "more practice."
Stuck on the bench
Years go by, but they never become a starter. We make the invisible gap visible.
Hit a plateau
They were growing, then suddenly stopped. It isn't talent — it's an invisible cause.
Losing confidence
Soccer has stopped being fun. Once the cause is clear, confidence almost always returns.
Wants to compete globally
Already in a top club, but wanting the next level. World-class diagnosis from Tokyo.
Parents feel lost
You don't know how to support them. Start with an accurate picture of where they stand.
What Makes Diagnosis Precise
CASE DATABASE
Over 20,000 documented cases from 22 years of practice. Every new diagnosis is informed by this archive.
PIONEER EXPERIENCE
22 years building Japan's first private soccer technician practice — a path no one had walked before.
VIDEO ARCHIVE
Over 2,600 instructional videos on YouTube — practical resources for at-home practice after diagnosis.
SNS REACH
One of Japan's largest reach in private soccer coaching, with families consulting from around the world.
Two Diagnostic Gateways
In-person in Tokyo, or remotely from anywhere in the world.
Online Technical Diagnosis
Remote / Tax included
approx. USD 130 / SGD 175 / AED 480
For families outside Tokyo or living abroad. Remote diagnosis from video.
In-Person Diagnosis
Tokyo / Tax included
approx. USD 290 / SGD 390 / AED 1,065
Live diagnosis with Yatabe in central Tokyo. Gateway to the Elite Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age range do you work with?
Primarily ages 7–15. Diagnosis criteria and treatment programs are adapted to each age group.
Do they need to leave their current team?
No. The program is designed to run alongside their existing team. Our goal is to maximize their performance within that team.
How long until we see changes?
It varies by child, but once the diagnosis identifies the cause clearly, visible changes typically emerge within 1–3 months.
Can we use this from overseas?
Yes. Online Diagnosis (JPY 19,800) is fully available worldwide. We have served selected families in Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, Australia, and beyond.
What does it cost?
Online Diagnosis JPY 19,800 (tax included) / In-Person Diagnosis JPY 44,000 (tax included) / Elite Private Program JPY 320,000 (8 sessions, tax included). See our pricing page for full details.
Start with a diagnosis.
The path becomes visible.
Applications are reviewed personally.
WhatsApp is the fastest channel for international families.
WhatsApp: +81-80-4722-3530 / Email: ssyatabe0@gmail.com