ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

WE EMPOWER THEIR DREAMS. Every youth players´ dream, is to become a professional football player. We respect this dream, and we want to empower it! Our focus is NOT ONLY developing professional football players, but quality humans also, with strong foundations and values. For those who do not make it to the pro´s; it matters to us that they are “well prepared for life”. Our programs are built around  our unique formula for self development & fulfillment: travel + holistic education + personal / social accountability & responsibility.

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OUR CULTURE, VALUES & COMPANY ETHOS

“Open your arms to change, but don´t let go of your values” Dalai Lama

INNOVATION & CREATIVITY

Innovating & actualizing our programs and processes is at the forefront of our daily work. With a “teamwork mentality”, we create & build alongside our partners; aiming to stay at the “cutting edge zone” of the youth football development industry.

“FROM JAPAN TO THE WORLD”

We want to implement Japanese traditional values in everything we do, while also adopting new ones from all our  partners worldwide. We are from Japan, but we are connected to the world!

EDUCATIONAL + SOCIAL COMMITMENTS

Our goals aim towards an integral development of our players. Football is important, but also their education and overall development as healthy and well rounded human beings. At the same time, we aim to contribute to making this world a better place for all!

THE TEAM

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Takeshi Inawaka

CEO & Founder
CEO & Founder of Wakatake Group, former professional football player. +15 years experience in youth football. Fluent in Japanese & English.

Joel Santos

Business Development Director
Main responsibilities are International Sales & Business Development. 10 years experience in youth football. Fluent in Spanish & English.

Takehiro Matsuura

Operations Director
Main responsibilities are Operations (Japan), Customer service, Marketing in Japan. 5 Years in Wakatake. Fluent in Japanese & Spanish.

Miguel Muñoz

BD & Operations Manager
Main responsibilities are Business Development & Operations. 5 years experience in youth football. Fluent in Spanish, English & French.

Shun Munakata

Travel Manager
Official travel agent of Wakatake Group in Japan. +15 years of experience in Sports Tourism. Fluent in Japanese & English.