Leifras plans Japan dribbling school launch with Travista partnership

Leifras Co. said it plans to launch a dribbling school in Japan in spring 2026 through a new school partnership with Travista Co. and dribble designer Masakazu Okabe.

The company said the program will expand its soccer training offering for children and build on its nationwide sports-school network. Leifras described the project as a way to combine its existing coaching footprint with Travista’s dribbling methods and brand intellectual property.

According to the release, Travista will provide dribbling methods, monthly staff training and public-relations support. Leifras said it will use its own sports-school infrastructure to support the rollout.

The company framed the initiative as part of its broader emphasis on technical training and non-cognitive development. It also said the project could become the largest dribbling school in Japan.

The announcement was published on April 6 and has since been republished by PR Newswire APAC and other outlets. No opening date or first school location was disclosed in the release.

For now, the story is about a planned expansion rather than an immediate opening, but it shows Leifras using partnerships to broaden its youth soccer business in Japan.