VITAS Strengthens Support for Women's Basketball with Oka Gakuen Partnership

VITAS Partners with Oka Gakuen Women's Basketball Team

VITAS has reached an exciting milestone by signing a comprehensive support agreement with the Oka Gakuen Women's Basketball Team, one of Japan's premier high school basketball programs. This collaboration marks VITAS’s first partnership with a high school girls' sports team. Notably, Oka Gakuen holds a remarkable record of 73 national championships, demonstrating their dominance in the women's basketball arena.

The partnership is centered on enhancing the athletes' overall conditioning through tailored nutritional support, blending VITAS’s expertise into Oka Gakuen’s established nutritional management system. VITAS aims to foster a culture in which each athlete is empowered to take charge of their physical development, contributing to the higher competitive standards not just at Oka Gakuen, but throughout the women's basketball community.

Commitment to Integrity and Education

Given the educational context of school sports, VITAS emphasizes respect for ethical considerations and aims to minimize commercial exposure within the partnership. The branding on practice gear and other materials will adhere to regulations set by the All-Japan High School Sports Federation and other relevant organizations, focusing on identifying VITAS as a provider rather than as a commercial entity. This strategy underscores VITAS's commitment to nurturing athletes’ growth rather than pursuing profit, thus operating with social responsibility.

Comments from Leadership

Hana Shiratori, Head Coach, Oka Gakuen Women’s Basketball Team
“We are thrilled to have the support of VITAS. We believe that balancing mental, technical, and physical training is essential for high school athletes. With VITAS focusing on the foundational 'physical' aspect, we feel that our athletes will grow stronger in mind and body. We are eager to strive towards our goal of achieving the title of 'Japan’s Number One' alongside VITAS.”

Tatsuya Takahashi, President, Three Peace Co., Ltd.
“It is an honor to support such a prestigious institution as Oka Gakuen, which leads the high school women's basketball scene. At VITAS, we believe in empowering those who dare to tackle challenges. Nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing athletic performance. Our mission extends beyond merely providing products; we are dedicated to creating an environment where each athlete can perform at their best, aspiring for excellence not just in Japan but eventually on the global stage.”

About Oka Gakuen High School Basketball Team

Located in Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Oka Gakuen is renowned for its unparalleled strength in the high school women’s basketball circuit. Since claiming their first Inter-High championship in 1986, they have amassed an impressive total of 73 championships, breeding elite athletes such as Yuko Ogasawara, a WNBA player, and Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalists Maki Takada and Ebelin Mae Kamei.