WORLD ELITE PROGRAM
– PROGRAM OVERVIEW
THE DETAILS
A premium football and cultural immersion experience designed for serious young players aged 8–18.
Every aspect of the program is structured to accelerate your development on and off the pitch.
CITY
TOKYO
Japan's capital — football culture meets tradition
DURATION
11 DAYS
10 nights full immersion program
AGE GROUP
U13-U18
Junior Youth / Youth Age · JFA aligned
SCHEDULE
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct each year
GROUP SIZE
5 – 10
Players per trip (min 5 / max 10)
– WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Team Training
Train alongside Japanese youth players within the JFA development system. High-intensity, technically demanding sessions led by licensed coaches.
Mindset
Sessions focused on the Japanese philosophy of football — discipline, respect, resilience, and team-first mentality. Life skills that transcend the pitch.
Personal Coaching
One-on-one sessions coached by Japan's top youth coaches. Individual assess and personalised feedback on technique, tactics, and mindset.
Player Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation at start and end of program. Receive a detailed performance report identifying strengths, areas for development, and next steps.
Cultural Immersion
Visit iconic Tokyo landmarks, explore Japan's football history, and experience the culture that produces some of the world's most disciplined players.
Full Program Support
Accommodation, ground transport, meals, and WEP staff supervision throughout. Parents can relax knowing every detail is managed end-to-end.
– JAPAN SOCCER SYSTEM
WHY JAPAN
Japanese football is internationally recognised for producing technically excellent, tactically intelligent, and highly disciplined players. What makes Japan unique is the multiple pathways to professional football — not just through elite club academies.
PATHWAYS TO PROFESSIONAL
⚫︎ Club youth → Professional teams
⚫︎ High school → Professional teams
⚫︎ High school → University → Professional teams
⚫︎ High School or University → Overseas opportunities
LEGENDS FROM SCHOOL TEAMS
Hidetoshi Nakata
Shunsuke Nakamura
Keisuke Honda etc.
– SAMPLE SCHEDULE
11 DAYS｜TOKYO
Each trip is carefully structured to maximise training, cultural experience, and recovery. Here's a sample day-by-day breakdown.
1
Monday
ARRIVAL
2
Tuesday
TRAINING DAY
3
Wednesday
STUDY
4
Thursday
TRAINING DAY
5
Friday
TRAINING DAY
6
Saturday
MATCH DAY
7
Sunday
MATCH DAY
8
Monday
SIGHTSEEING
9
Tuesday
TRAINING DAY
10
Wednesday
SIGHTSEEING
11
Thursday
DEPARTURE
– PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
