Attending a Pro Football Training Camp in Japan with Edo Sports! [Subtitles Available]

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We were lucky enough to be invited down to a training camp for future J League stars (the week before a J League Selection Trial), and got a proper behind the scenes look at what it takes to become a professional footballer in Japan, attending coaching sessions from J.League, and JFL legend Yasutoshi Miura (Suzuka Pointgetters Manager and brother to Kazu).
Players of different ages traveled from all over Asia to attend - some already playing professionally and for their country, and some hoping to in the near future. Food and accommodation was provided, as well as two days of football and two excellent lectures from Miura-san on the professional mindset and Sakaguchi-san (former J1 player and current J League Super Agent) on how to sign a professional contract.
We were humbled to be there, so once again, a very special thank you to Edo Sports for inviting us!
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Camp attendee and J League player Paulo Tanaka also posts great KZbin content, so give him a watch as well (and tell him J League Journeys sent you!): / @pauloch1023
Big shoutout to all the players and coaches for letting us film and for getting in their way all weekend too!

[@Ac1899Milano]

Can’t wait to have you guys back! 😍

[@jleaguejourneys]

Just picked up the tickets for the Fuji Film Super Cup on the 11th, so more stuff coming soon too!

[@billy_96]

Quality video as always chaps! Can’t wait for more JLeague content! #JLeagueJourneys

[@jleaguejourneys]

Cheers mate! Brace yourself for the Super Cup next weekend!

[@manachicken]

Sick vid as always fellas

[@jleaguejourneys]

Thanks chief!

[@geniustutoringservices]

Fantastic video.

[@jleaguejourneys]

Cheers!!

[@footnball]

Very nice! Looking forward to the Super Cup!

[@jleaguejourneys]

Thank you! What’s your prediction for the Super Cup? Could we see another giant killing?

[@footnball]

I really hope so! Something that really speaks for it is that Marinos have lost all five of their games in the Super Cup! Final prediction: 0-0, Kofu wins on penalties (again) What is your prediction?

[@jleaguejourneys]

@@footnball We can only hope!

[@yatakun]

Man breaking out the Chinese (at 4.33) took me off guard until i learned there were players from outside Japan at the camp. As an ex-pat living in Taiwan, it's good to see players from here getting a chance in Japan. Great video btw editing skills has leveled up in recent vids. Great to have you guys back looking forward to the new season have you guys considered maybe releasing your attendance schedule for the coming season be cool to get a sub-meet-up to take in a game (noticed another commenter mentioned this below) I'd be totally down to join a meet up also.

[@jleaguejourneys]

Thank you for the kind words! We’ve got a few games set that we are going to try and go to in March but it all depends on tickets. For example we are aiming to be there for the first game of the season at Kawasaki on the 17th, but it all depends on if we can get tickets. Keep an eye on Twitter or community posts and we’ll try our best to announce our next games in advance!

[@yatakun]

@@jleaguejourneys Cool well keep up the good work and I will be looking forwards to following your travels for the upcoming season. Have either of you found yourself warming to any of the teams since you started the channel. JEF and Kobe aside

[@jleaguejourneys]

@@yatakun Mito Hollyhock was a special one, but also with Shinji Kagawa back I think I might have a soft spot for Cerezo this season. Also thank you for remembering the teams we initially said we like, you must be an OG from the first ever video!

[@MyNoodleLard]

Japan/J League should aim for and has the opportunity to become a regional hub for football, attracting players from around Asia

[@jleaguejourneys]

Fully agree with you. Definitely the best football is played here, but hard to compete with some other Asian leagues in terms of money on offer unfortunately.

[@N0kel]

Aww I hope that little boy lives his dream and ends up at Man City one day

[@jleaguejourneys]

He will, he’s an absolute baller!

[@michelrandall1884]

*Promosm* 🔥

[@DrDres1]

Can't wait for the return of your content! I'll actually be returning to Japan with my fiance later this August and plan to attend several J League matches. I hope to meet up with you guys at one of them so that I can buy you guys each a drink! I don't have either Twitter or Insta, just Facebook, so let me know how to get in contact with you guys haha

[@jleaguejourneys]

Thanks bro! We can’t wait for the start of the new season!l. That’s awesome that you’ll be here in the summer! We’ll be more than happy to meet up and say hello. What games are you planning on seeing? We’re on Facebook, just search J League Journeys 👍🏻

[@DrDres1]

@@jleaguejourneys Word, I'll hit you guys up on there then!

[@jleaguejourneys]

@@DrDres1 Nice one bro!