About Us

TEAM PHILOSOPHY — Our Coaching Philosophy

Challenge through play,
shape the future.

At PFC Soccer Academy, we see everything as an extension of play, helping children build the courage to challenge themselves naturally while having fun. Play is packed with opportunities to learn and grow. We embrace both success and failure as valuable experience, nurturing children’s belief in their own ability.

And through soccer, we support children in developing the power to shape their own future. Even the smallest step forward — thinking for themselves and moving ahead on their own — we support with everything we have.

MESSAGE

Founder’s Message

Takao TeramotoFounder & Coach, PFC Soccer Academy

Why I Started PFC

Across two countries, Japan and Australia, I’ve watched children grow. Teaching technique alone doesn’t build real confidence. I wanted to create a place where kids could notice, think, and challenge themselves. That’s why I founded PFC Soccer Academy in 2025.

Why We Value Success Experiences

I’ve been through plenty of setbacks myself — which is exactly why I understand this: the moment of “I did it!” is what changes a child. Real confidence only grows by stacking up small successes. That’s why we fully embrace process over results, and challenge over failure.

What Kind of Children We Hope to Raise

I’m not trying to raise kids who are just good at soccer. I want to raise children who think for themselves, decide for themselves, and move forward on their own two feet — kids who can take on the future. That’s my commitment as a coach.

Through sport, I want to nurture independence, the courage to challenge, and a love of play.
That’s what I hope to pass on to every child at PFC.
Grow through play, shape your future.

COACH

Coach Profile

Fuari Tabata

Girls Team Coach

All Japan University Women’s Soccer Championship
Champion

From Japan

Girls Soccer Specialist Coach

Originally from Saitama. Went from Saku Chosei High School to Toyo University, winning the All Japan University Women’s Soccer Championship during her college years. Currently active as a player herself, while also teaching children the joy of soccer and the importance of taking on challenges.

Coach Profile

Takuro Nakamae

Athletics Coach

6 Years of Athletics Experience
Kinki Region Inter-High School Championship

100m Personal Best
10.90 sec

Athletics Hurdles
Experienced High-Performance Coach

Served as the Nara Prefecture Junior High School Athletics Federation’s hurdles enhancement coach (2016–2023) and as a support coach for Nara Prefecture’s team at the National Ekiden Championships (2018–2023). Won the 4×100m relay at the Osaka Student Championships in 2015 and competed at the National Sports Festival, and also competed at the 2017 national 800m championships. Living by the belief that “anyone can get faster,” he values the joy of running and the process of hard work, supporting every child’s potential with full effort.