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Uccle: Connecting Athletes and Users through Sports Events

Uccle, a sports lesson and event reservation platform, is set to officially launch on February 24, 2026. Founded by Yuna Usui and Saya Usui, this innovative service aims to connect athletes and those looking to engage in sports, providing a flexible way for users to book sports lessons tailored to their lifestyles. The concept behind Uccle is to create a dual benefit: offering athletes a means to secure additional income and expanding opportunities for the general public to participate in sports activities.

Currently, many athletes and sports instructors face limited options for employment after retirement or during downtime. Despite possessing advanced competitive experience and teaching skills, the path to translating this expertise into stable income or second careers remains insufficient. The rise of flexible work arrangements has led some athletes and freelance instructors to provide coaching through social media, but obstacles such as unclear pricing structures and reliability still pose significant challenges.

On the other hand, many everyday individuals struggle to maintain sports activities due to time constraints or complicated contracts. Traditional sports school services often require long-term agreements, which do not align with the needs of those looking to enjoy sports at their convenience. Uccle seeks to address these issues by fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can engage in sports comfortably.

Service Overview

Uccle is a sports matching platform that connects athletes and sports instructors with users who wish to enjoy sports. The service operates on a one-time booking basis, which allows users the flexibility to partake in activities based on their schedules.

The booking site has been designed for easy navigation on smartphones, ensuring that users can seamlessly browse through the offerings.

Only athletes who have passed a rigorous vetting process can register on Uccle, allowing users to view profiles that include competitive history, teaching achievements, pricing, and more—providing transparency and trust.

Athletes cover a variety of sports, including tennis, pickleball, pilates, and golf, each registering their lessons and events on the platform. Users can conveniently book lessons through the athletes' dedicated profile pages.

Value Proposition and Features

• - Uccle provides an environment where athletes and instructors can leverage their competitive experience without losing touch with sports, also creating new income opportunities.
• - The platform creates chances for general users to incorporate sports into their daily lives, matching activities to individual lifestyles.
• - By addressing key barriers to sports participation, such as accessibility, time constraints, and trust issues, Uccle strives to foster a sustainable sports culture.

Ideal Users

For Athletes/Instructors:

• - Those looking to utilize their competitive experience and teaching skills in a side job or second career.
• - Freelancers wanting to lessen the burden of customer acquisition and payment processing.
• - Individuals wishing to remain engaged with sports at their own pace.

For Everyday Users:

• - People eager to start or resume sporting activities but struggling to find suitable partners or instructors.
• - Those preferring casual participation over formal school contracts.
• - Individuals seeking safe and enjoyable opportunities that match their skill levels and goals.

Upcoming Event

Uccle is also planning a pickleball experience event, hosted by registered athletes, scheduled for March 22 at the Pacific Pickle Club, located within the Tokyo Urban Sports Park. Participation will be priced at 5000 JPY, but registration has already closed due to reaching full capacity.

Leadership Remarks

Yuna Usui, CEO of Uccle, shared her insights: "Drawing from my 15-year tennis career and experience as an announcer working alongside elite athletes, I've come to believe that the abilities and talents cultivated by athletes can create societal value beyond just sports. My journey has also highlighted the challenges of initiating and sustaining sports alongside an unpredictable professional life. I aim to ensure that athletic knowledge is maximized and that sports become an organic aspect of our world, rather than something exclusive."

Service Information

• - Name: Uccle (ウックル)
• - Website: https://uccle.co.jp/

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Uccle Co., Ltd.
• - Representatives: Yuna Usui and Saya Usui
• - Headquarters: 3-1-36 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Aoyama Marutake Building 6F.