Welcome!
As the Co-Founders of the Japan Gridiron Association, we would like to extend a personal welcome to all players and coaches. We are excited for you to join us on our journey to grow the sport of American Football globally. Japan is on the path to becoming one of the top countries to play American Football with notable international wins against some of the worlds best competitors. We believe that a key component to being amongst the worlds best competitors starts with finding the best American Football athletes at all levels. This platform is specifically created with goal of highlighting top talent in Japan and exposing them to future opportunities to advance their athletic careers and academic journies.
Our Vision
Japan Gridiron Association’s vision is to become Japan’s number one source to connect American football athletes to the best opportunities and resources to help them advance their athletic career and academic journey.
Our Mission
Japan Gridiron Association will help American Football athletes in Japan reach their athletic and academic goals by connecting them with highly-experienced coaches, Elite trainers, and providing notable events that will ultimately create more opportunities to showcase their talent and gain more knowledge.

Japan GridIron Association (JGA) is a dynamic, modernized sports organization designed to offer young athletes in Japan an innovative, competitive experience. Born out of a passion for sports and cultural exchange, JGA blends the global appeal of American sports with the rich traditions of Japanese athleticism. Our mission is to foster international collaboration and elevate sports to a new level of competition while celebrating diversity and multiculturalism.
JGA will host American football combines, camps and events throughout Japan where American football athletes will learn the fundamentals of the game, gain valuable knowledge and experience. JGA will implement various strategies and systems such as first of its kind national combines, camps, and ranking systems to create exposure and opportunities for Japan’s American football athletes creating an exciting bridge between American and Japanese sports traditions.

