[Event Report] JFA Nadeshiko Hiroba Held!
FC Tokyo held the JFA Nadeshiko Hiroba on Saturday, May 16, 2026!
What is Nadeshiko Hiroba…
It refers to a 【place】 and 【time】 where women, from children to adults, can casually 'start,' 'enjoy,' and 'continue' playing soccer or futsal regularly in their daily lives. FC Tokyo supports and implements the project 'Nadeshiko Hiroba,' promoted by the Japan Football Association (JFA), aimed at spreading women's soccer.
Elementary School Division
This time, the event was held with 11 participants. The activity was filled with smiles and energy throughout.
For the warm-up, we played "Dribble Tag." While freely moving the ball, participants checked their surroundings and became aware of the distance from their opponents, allowing them to naturally move their bodies and have fun.
At first, some participants appeared nervous, but gradually smiles increased, and it was impressive to see them actively communicating with each other as they engaged in the activities.
In the subsequent shooting practice, the theme was to firmly carry the ball toward the goal and take bold shots. Although the players were initially hesitant, as they repeated the attempts, they began to aim powerfully for the goal, and it was impressive to see how happy they were when they scored.
In the subsequent 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 mini-games, participants challenged themselves to choose their plays while observing their opponents and to aim for goals through teamwork. In the 1-on-1 games, there were many instances of aggressive attacks, and in the 2-on-2 games, players showed a willingness to cooperate with teammates through passing and covering. Each participant experienced both successes and failures, but their positive attitude and effort until the very end were truly impressive.
Finally, we used a large court and played a game with everyone. In the wide space, each person played with full effort, being mindful of the dribbling, shooting, and teamwork with friends that we had worked on in training so far.
There were many scenes of participants chasing the ball with all their might and cheering for their teammates, allowing everyone to enjoy interacting through soccer.
Thank you very much to everyone who participated.
We will continue to provide an environment where children can play safely while having fun.
We will continue our activities, cherishing each girl's love for soccer!
Adult Division
This time, the event was held with two participants. Due to the small number of attendees, we focused on carefully communicating with each individual while confirming basic skills and providing personalized advice.
In the training, we first focused on the basics and fundamentals of dribbling and passing. While checking the feel of ball touches, body orientation, and awareness needed to deliver the ball accurately to the opponent, we practiced repeatedly. The participants engaged very enthusiastically, and gradual changes and stability in their movements became noticeable during play.
In the shooting practice that followed, we reviewed the placement of the ball, the position of the supporting foot, and how to use the body with awareness of the goal. Because the group was small, we were able to give detailed advice on each play, and it was impressive to see the participants actively asking questions while taking on challenges.
Additionally, we allocated plenty of time for communication with the coach during breaks in training, allowing participants to share their usual concerns and questions, as well as what they value in enjoying soccer.
Not only focusing on skill improvement but also valuing the creation of a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for participation, it became a pleasant and harmonious time.
We will continue activities that allow each individual to enjoy soccer and feel a sense of accomplishment at their own pace.
About the Next Event
FC Tokyo will continue to hold the "JFA Nadeshiko Hiroba" events in the future.
You can apply for the next event (July) here.
We look forward to your participation!