J.League 1 side Nagoya Grampus brought a touch of their footballing philosophy to Jakarta on September 26, hosting a lively coaching clinic at the Official Garuda Store at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. The morning event, which ran from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. WIB, drew young players eager to learn from one of Japan’s most respected clubs.
The program was organized in collaboration with the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), PT Garuda Sepak Bola Indonesia, and the Yayasan Bakti Sepak Bola Indonesia (YSBI). Beyond the training session, participants were treated to a talk show featuring former Indonesian national team star Evan Dimas (2013–2022) and current U-17 striker Muhammad Mierza Furjatulloh, who shared their experiences and advice about pursuing a professional football career.
“There are so many football fans and enthusiasts here, and we can see the huge potential for football development,” said Nagoya Grampus Academy Director Naoshi Nakamura, who was joined by Head of School Coaches Norihiko Imai, as quoted from Antara.
Nakamura and Imai were part of a four-person Nagoya delegation that also included Atsushi Yoshiike, Deputy General Manager of the Academy and School Department, and school coach Kimiaki Kinomura. Together, they guided 30 students from SMP Labschool Kebayoran, SMP Tarakanita 5, and SMPN Strada Marga Mulia through drills that emphasized modern training techniques and tactical understanding.
PSSI expressed hope that the event would be more than just a one-off activity, saying it represents an opportunity for direct knowledge transfer from Nagoya’s experienced coaches to both players and local coaches. The federation highlighted that initiatives like this support sustainable grassroots football development and deepen PSSI’s ties with Japanese clubs.
“This kind of activity is designed to inspire and motivate young Indonesians to chase their dream of becoming professional footballers,” PSSI noted in its statement.
Nagoya Grampus, currently sitting 15th in the J1 League table with 36 points, have made clear that connecting with international football communities is part of their broader vision to grow the game beyond Japan.