The new school year started in April, and 41 second-year students participated in the friendly match. Although it was a day trip, the children who participated in their first away game spent the day learning about group behavior both on and off the pitch.
In the friendly match, the children played with great energy, cooperating with teammates they had just met to aim for a team victory. Unlike regular practices, this friendly match, where both clubs wore their respective uniforms, was a heated and exciting game.
After the friendly match, they moved to the stadium to watch the J.League match between Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo. Even students who were watching a J.League game for the first time cheered loudly for the top team.
This first bus trip for a friendly match allowed the children to experience both successes and failures on and off the pitch, which we believe served as a catalyst for their growth. We will continue to organize day trips and overnight expeditions, so please consider participating.
