On Thursday, March 9, C.R.O. Nakata participated in the Hitachi School. The Hitachi School's Thursday classes are for 1st to 6th graders, and the SP course is for 3rd to 6th graders (please check the school's website for times and other details).
For the first hour, he participated in the 1st and 2nd grade courses. During the games, many children desperately tried to steal the ball when Coach Nakata had it. He showed off plays reminiscent of his active career, such as scoring a goal with a high-flying header from a corner kick taken by a child. For the second hour, he joined the 3rd and 4th grade courses and the SP 3rd and 4th grade courses, and for the third hour, the 5th and 6th grade classes and the SP 5th and 6th grade courses.
Among the 3rd and 4th graders, many children actively tried to dribble past Coach Nakata and actively tried to receive passes from him. During juggling, he spoke to each child individually and gave them advice. For the SP course, Coach Nakata became serious and gave precise and detailed instructions to the children.
After the school session, each class had a photo session and autograph session, which made both the children and their parents very happy.
