SCHOOL REPORTS School Reports

On Sunday, June 14, we were invited by Shimizu S-Pulse to participate in the SDGs J Club Girls Soccer Festival & Junior Sports Nutrition Lecture held in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture!

Some players looked sleepy due to the early morning gathering, but after the opening ceremony, they approached the matches full of energy.

This time, both the lower and upper grade teams participated as a joint team with Kawasaki Frontale, and we saw the players actively communicating and playing together with teammates they usually have few opportunities to interact with.

During the matches, there were many moments where usually reserved players loudly cheered on their teammates and consciously played with a focus on defense, which they have been working on at school, showing their individual growth.

There was also an exchange match with mixed teams from all clubs, where we interacted with players from Shimizu S-Pulse, Yokohama F.Marinos, and Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara, spending a fulfilling time together.

During the breaks in the tournament, a nutrition lecture themed on "gut health" was also held by Morinaga Milk Industry, providing an opportunity for both players and parents to learn about diet and health.

Furthermore, we received valuable insights from Tsukiji, a player belonging to the top team of WE League Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara, which served as a great inspiration for the players.

After the closing, many voices were heard saying, "I'm tired but it was fun!", making it a meaningful day not only for soccer but also for interaction and learning.

We sincerely thank everyone at Shimizu S-Pulse for all the support, from match operations to refereeing!

At FC Tokyo, we have established a school exclusively for female players and also hold events aimed at girls. We look forward to your participation!