Shouji-senshu filmed the players coming out of the locker room.
The soccer clinic started with Coach Oiwa as the MC. Chairman Nishi gave a greeting on behalf of the players.
During warm-ups, they played tag. The players, accustomed to visiting elementary schools, linked hands to corner the "onigokko" (tagger) like a fishing net.
Jinei-senshu, who was "it," picked up a child to tag him.
Shibasaki-senshu also chased after them with a child he had caught.
The goalkeeper saved professional shots.
Man-marking a child from behind.
Players waiting for their turn to play were playing with the children.
Akasaki-senshu relentlessly dribbled past opponents. Akasaki-senshu's team finished in second place and unfortunately did not advance to the final tournament.
Caio-senshu's team had many younger children and girls, but they admirably advanced to the final tournament. During the wait, Caio-senshu gave advice in Japanese and also conducted agility training.
In the lower grades, Ogasawara-senshu's and Kakita-senshu's teams won.
The final match for the middle school team ended in a 0-0 draw, and Jinei-senshu's team won after a penalty shootout.
At the closing ceremony of the soccer clinic, a ball signed by the players was presented to the winning team of the group league. The children gave us strawberries.
After the soccer clinic, manager Ishii, coaches, and staff played friendly soccer with the locals.
