FC Imabari — Academy
The academy of FC Imabari, owned by Takeshi Okada. Built on the ‘Okada Method’, it runs U-18, U-15 and U-12 and, with the new FC Imabari High School Satoyama, pursues a distinctive people-centred development.
FC Imabari, owned by former Japan manager Takeshi Okada, runs U-18, U-15 and U-12 sides. Built on the distinctive ‘Okada Method’ and the new FC Imabari High School Satoyama, it pursues football and people-centred development.
Club overview
FC Imabari, based in Imabari, Ehime, are nationally known for being owned by Takeshi Okada. Beyond results, the club champions “human strength” and ties to community and environment, reflected in its development.
The academy runs U-18, U-15 and U-12, and by founding FC Imabari High School Satoyama it designs education and football together.
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Academy structure
Beyond age-group teams, its model extends into founding a school.
| Category | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U-18 | High-school age | Prince Takamado JFA U-18 (Shikoku/Prince); linked to Satoyama school |
| U-15 | Junior-high age | Shikoku U-15; Club Youth qualifiers |
| U-12 | Primary age | Ehime U-12 league / national U-12 qualifiers |
Opened in 2022, FC Imabari High School Satoyama is noted for education that values independent thinking and “error and learn.”
Development philosophy
The core is Okada’s codified ‘Okada Method’ — putting principles of play into words and teaching them consistently from a young age so players can decide for themselves. Under a philosophy of “nurturing human strength,” founding the Satoyama school shows a bid to build people beyond football.
Notable graduates & pathway
The academy supplies the first team while pursuing a wider goal of developing people through education. Linking the school and academy charts a route to raise ability and character together. Pathways are tracked in SportsPulse’s youth records DB.
Honours
- Consistent U-18/U-15/U-12 coaching on the ‘Okada Method’
- Founded FC Imabari High School Satoyama in 2022 (education × football)
- Shikoku/national age-group records via official sources by year
For players & parents
Academy selection and school admission update yearly; confirm dates and requirements on the official site and the Satoyama school.
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Official & Academy channels
Related on SportsPulse
Evaluation — 8 axes to compare academies
| Axis | Detail |
|---|---|
| Track record | See Honours above |
| Notable graduates | under review |
| Age categories | U-18 / U-15 / U-12 |
| Area / access | 愛媛県今治市 |
| Social presence | △ (1) · editorial audit 2026-07-19 |
| Fees | Not publicly disclosed — check official |
| Entry route | See official recruitment info |
| Type | a J2 club (with its own youth academy) |
FAQ
What are FC Imabari's official / academy social channels?
The club posts on Official Site. See the ‘Official & Academy channels’ section.
What is the FC Imabari academy?
FC Imabari is a J2 club (with its own youth academy). Its academy is covered in full above, with categories, philosophy, pathway and honours. League placement and squads change season to season — confirm with official sources.
Key points (recap)
- FC Imabari is a J2 club (with its own youth academy).
- Categories: U-18, U-15, U-12.
- 1 official channels.
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Sources & notes
- FC今治 公式「アカデミートップ／スタッフ一覧」 fcimabari.com/academy
- 東洋経済オンライン「岡田武史氏が学園長、異色のFC今治高校 里山校」 toyokeizai.net
- FC今治高校 里山校 公式 fcihs-satoyama.ed.jp
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📅 更新履歴▼
| 日付 | 変更内容 |
|---|---|
| 2026年7月15日 | 初回公開 |
| 2026年7月19日 | 情報を更新 |
✅ ファクト再検証▼
最終検証日：2026年7月19日
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