In November 2024, Masato MORISHIGE and Kota TAWARATSUMIDA visited the Minamiosawa (Thursday) school!
▢Masato MORISHIGE
Masato MORISHIGE visited the Kindergarten class and the 1st and 2nd grade class at Minamiosawa (Thursday) School!
▽Group photo with Kindergarten class▽
▽ Group photo with 1st and 2nd grade elementary school students ▽
In the Kindergarten class, a specific question was asked: "How can I become a good captain?" Masato MORISHIGE also seemed surprised and replied, "It's important to pay attention to the condition of your teammates and the team. I try to reach out to players who seem less energetic than usual. I believe a good player is one who can think for the team and their teammates."
The interaction in the 1st and 2nd grade class was limited due to the breaks.
It was impressive to see Masato MORISHIGE interacting with the school students, who looked nervous unlike usual, saying, 'Smile!'
Additionally, during the time between sessions, we interacted by swapping out the school students with the goalkeepers!
▢Kota TAWARATSUMIDA
Kota TAWARATSUMIDA visited the Selected Class for 3rd and 4th graders and the Selected Class for 5th and 6th graders at Minamiosawa (Thursday) school!
▽ Group photo with 3rd and 4th grade elementary school students ▽
▽Group photo with 5th and 6th grade elementary school students▽
Kota TAWARATSUMIDA was asked, "How can I become better at soccer?" and replied, "It's important to enjoy it. If you're forced to study, it becomes boring and you won't be able to continue, right?"
It's fun, so I can continue and I want to do it. That's why I want you to enjoy it.
Also, in response to the question, "How much did you practice when you were in elementary school?" he shared a specific episode, saying, "I was always kicking the ball. I bought a size 1 ball and would keep it at my feet during meals at home and kick it."
In the 1st and 2nd grade class, Masato MORISHIGE also shared the same episode, saying, "When I was a child, I used to kick a ball at home, even though my mother would get angry," and it made me realize once again the importance of kicking the ball a lot.
The experience of having top team players come to the venue where we usually practice has been a valuable experience for the children!
