Acial Design Achieves No. 1 in 'Contracted Schools' and 'Growth Rate' for Regional Club Activity Support in the Junior High Sector

Acial Design (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Shota Kozono) announced that its regional extracurricular support service, 'Sports Force Master&Coach,' has secured the No. 1 ranking in both 'number of contracted schools' and '3-year growth rate' in the junior high school sector for fiscal year 2026, according to a third-party market survey.

As the first year of the nation's 'Club Activity Reform Execution Period' (FY2026–FY2031) begins, the company has established a support system for 185 junior high schools, positioning itself as a leader in this sector.

Survey Results According to a survey by the Japan Marketing Research Organization, the company ranked No. 1 in: - Number of contracted schools for regional club activity support. - Growth rate (number of clubs/activities) for regional club activity support.

Rapid Growth: 14-fold Increase in 3 Years The company's number of contracted junior high school clubs grew from 13 in FY2024 to 185 in FY2026—a 14-fold increase in just three years.

Three Pillars of Growth 1. Industry-only Full-stack Support: Providing end-to-end support including instructor placement and training, coordination of stakeholders, development of dedicated ICT apps, administrative task delegation, tournament management, and establishment of operating organizations. 2. Dedicated DX App 'b+': Digitizes activity reports, scheduling, expense management, instructor fee calculation, and tuition collection, drastically reducing administrative hours. 3. Unique 'Funding' Model: Builds sustainable operation systems via beneficiary-pay payment systems and sponsorship programs involving local businesses.

About 'Sports Force Master&Coach' A full-stack support service specialized in regional club activity transition, built on Acial Design's extensive sports talent network. It provides one-stop solutions, from instructor matching to training and ICT-based instruction support, with a record of over 46,000指導 sessions annually across 45 municipalities.