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Roger Schmidt Joins J.League to Boost Coaching Standards
10/1/2025
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- Roger Schmidt was appointed Global Football Consultant for Japan's J.League, starting October 2025.
- The Overseas Coach Invitation Project uses Schmidt's expertise to raise coaching standards through on-site training and seminars.
- Programs target U-16 and U-18 teams with activities planned through 2026.
- Chairman Yoshikazu Nonomura says improving coaching is key to global competitiveness; Schmidt's contract runs nine months to June 2026.
