Nara Club’s methodology department, under the leadership of the Ekkono Method, has released its annual report highlighting significant achievements in sporting results and club growth. The department, headed by Darío Rodríguez and supported by the Ekkono Engine team in Barcelona, has successfully established a recognizable club identity and enhanced overall performance.
Below you will find a summary of the most important points discussed in the annual report.
Key Achievements (2021-2023):
- 2021: U14 promoted to the 2nd division in Nara.
- 2022: Top Team won the JFL and promoted to J3; Youth A and U15 teams crowned league champions.
- 2023: Top Team achieved 5th place in J3, the highest ever; Youth A promoted to 1st division in Nara with an undefeated record; multiple youth league championships.
Processes Implemented:
- Quality Service to Players: Individual Player Performance Programs, co-analysis activities, and video analysis sessions.
- Coach Training and Knowledge Hub: Regular meetings, practical case discussions, and behavior analysis.
- Living Club Values: Establishing the ‘Old Brother’ Committee and promoting club values.
- Community Engagement: Partnerships with local schools and organizations.
New Initiatives for 2024-2025:
- Individualized Training by Position: Focusing on position-specific skills.
- Perception Area Implementation: Enhancing perception training for high-level play.
- Continuous Match Support: Providing ongoing advice during matches.
- Fellowship Committee: Celebrating members’ birthdays and fostering club unity.
- Values Coffee: Casual discussions on club values.
- Social Relationships: Expanding partnerships to include social initiatives in the Nara prefecture.
Nara Club aims to continue its upward trajectory by consolidating existing processes and incorporating new initiatives to strengthen its identity and community ties.
Mitsuru Hamada, Nara club’s president states: “Investing in the long-term development of Nara Club is one of the most important strategic lines. It is precisely for this reason that, in 2021, I decided that if we wanted a strong, stable club with its own identity, it was necessary to develop a methodology department. Three years later, I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results achieved, as well as the work carried out by all the club’s staff”.
