Football Samurai Academy Club Philosophy
“100% on the pitch” / “Respect each other”
A club philosophy provides the direction where we go. On the pitch, we encourage our players to develop their technique, skill and understand the essence of football. A player’s enjoyment grows with an increase in their skills and technique. In addition, we believe that it is very important to improve discipline, courtesy and politeness in order to attribute in life and not just in sport. It sets club standards and a style of play.
Our heritage club crest symbolises the essence of our club with 3 main components.
- Mount Fuji
- Historical show of respect, strength, longevity & wisdom
- Samurai Warrior
- Legendary fighter with long standing association with good morales and ethics
- Football
- The main element being the smallest part of the logo but connecting all the symbols together
Maya Yoshida
Principal / Shareholder
LA Galaxy #4
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Vice Principal
Arsenal #18
Takumi Minamino
Senior Vice Principal
AS Monaco #18
Maya Yoshida, who is a permanent resident of the UK, is a shareholder and principal of our club, while Takumi Minamino of AS Monaco and Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal are vice-principals of our club and are involved with SAMURAI in a variety of ways, including the club’s community relations, regular interaction with Japanese and local players. In addition, Masashi Kitani, who is a trainer for Yoshida, Minamino, Tomiyasu and many other Premier League players, has been appointed as Head of Medical department to support our academy players with injuries and various physical issues.
Team Staff
Hideyuki Miyahara
Managing Director
Abdulla Abuidrees
Football Coach
Masakatsu Shibasaki
Club Manager
Keiko Yano
Academy Manager
Football Samurai Academy (FSA)
| May 2013 |
Joined League |
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| Sep 2013 | Begins the new season League |
| Apr 2014 | U-9’s won the Harrow Youth League |
| Sep 2014 | Begins the new season League (U-7〜U-11) |
| Sep 2015 | Begins the new season League (U-7〜U-15) |
| Apr 2016 | U-15’s won the Harrow Youth League (D4) |
| Apr 2017 | U-13’s won the Harrow Youth League (D6) |
| Apr 2018 | U-14’s won the Harrow Youth League (D1) |
| Apr 2023 | U-15’s won the Harrow Youth League (D2) |
We are competing in the Harrow Youth Football League, the biggest youth competition in the country.
Giving you the best platform to display your ability!
Training Dates & Times
| Monday | Training | U5 - U10 |
16:30 - 18:00 |
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| Tuesday | Training | U11 - U13 |
16:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | Training | U14 - U15 |
17:00 - 18:30 |
| Thursday | Training | U16 - U18 |
16:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | OFF | OFF |
OFF |
| Saturday | Training | U5 - U10 |
10:30 - 12:00 |
| Training | U11 - U18 |
13:30 - 15:00 |
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| Adult Mini Football | All Ages Welcome |
15:00 〜 16:30 |
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| Sunday | League Matches | Oct 〜 May |
Varied Times |
| Parent / Child Football | Apr 〜 Aug |
Varied Times |
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| *Summer holidays, Winter holidays including Christmas & New year are off | |||
Age Categories
| Under 7 | DOB: 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 |
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| Under 8 | DOB: 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2017 |
| Under 9 | DOB: 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2016 |
| Under 10 | DOB: 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015 |
| Under 11 | DOB: 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2014 |
| Under 12 | DOB: 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013 |
| Under 13 | DOB: 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2012 |
| Under 14 | DOB: 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2011 |
| Under 16 | DOB: 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2009 |
| Under 18 | DOB: 1 September 2005 to 31 August 2008 |