Akira Saionji 西園寺玲

Akira Saionji is a former professional woman's soccer player, and junior high soccer coach. Prior to her coaching the Hiba Junior High soccer team, Saionji was a Japanese female representative. One of her games was viewed by Yuki, a future student at Josui Junior High. After retiring from professional soccer, Saionji went on to coach the successful Hiba team. She was later offered a job as the assistant coach for the Tokyo Select team, an offer she accepted.

She likes Tofu and hates mice. Her hobby and special skills are collecting teddy bears and Kendo.