Kawasaki City Board of Education’s
Club Activity Instructor Training We recently had the honor of joining the Club Activity Instructor Training hosted by the Kawasaki City Board of Education as a guest speaker. The participants included a wide range of instructors—from energetic young leaders under 20 to seasoned veterans in their 60s and beyond. For the younger instructors, we hope the session offered encouragement and confidence as they step into their roles. And for the experienced instructors, many of whom have long supported school education and club activities, we trust the training provided an opportunity to revisit the evolving needs of today’s extracurricular programs. As local governments explore various models—such as regional deployment and hub-school […]
As published in the Nikkei, Japan’s leading business daily
Exploring Community-Based School Sports: Interview with Sports Journalist Akira Uchida We had the pleasure of being interviewed by renowned sports writer Akira Uchida about the growing shift toward community-led school sports programs. What began as a move to improve teachers’ work-life balance has become a major social issue. Ms. Uchida expertly highlights the heart of the matter—ensuring children have equal access to opportunities. As expected from a pro, the article is sharp, concise, and incredibly easy to understand. While it’s a paid article, you can read one piece per month for free with simple registration. We highly recommend checking it out! https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO89756780S5A700C2US0000
Victory Over Wales!
An Electrifying and Emotional Match – A Promising Start to Our Second Year! It’s been a while since we’ve felt such excitement and emotion from a game—this one truly moved us, even through the TV screen! Photos sent by a friend who attended the match in person captured the electric atmosphere and passion of the crowd. As we kick off the second year of our journey, it feels like FSC Special Ambassador Eddie Jones’ vision is steadily coming to life. Mental performance coach Kaori Araki, another strong supporter of FSC, also shared her joy and reflections on social media. 👉 Click here to read her post We hope for another […]
Shintaro Mochizuki Advances to the Wimbledon Main Draw!
Congratulations to Shintaro Mochizuki, the 2019 Wimbledon Junior Champion, who has successfully battled through the qualifiers to secure his spot in the main draw! We remember spotting him years ago at IMG Academy—back then still a boy with great potential. Now, he has grown into a strong and determined athlete, supported all the while by a mentor who has guided him since his early days. Journalist Akatsuki Uchida captures this journey beautifully in an article that resonates deeply from a coach’s perspective. https://thedigestweb.com/tennis/detail/id=98601 Meeting the right coach at the right time is not always in our control—timing, luck, and connection all play a part. But for athletes, their support team […]
Japan Rugby Miyazaki Camp 21/06/2025
We had the valuable opportunity to observe a public training session and kids' clinic featuring the full squad, including Michael Leitch, who made a strong impact in League One. Watching a rugby training camp up close for the first time, we were able to feel the players’ and coaches’ energy and focus firsthand — an inspiring experience. During the morning session, the players were dripping with sweat, soaking wet their jerseys. Even in exhaustion, they never showed fatigue by slouching or resting their hands on their knees — a true sign of professional dedication. Despite the intense heat and humidity, every player took the time to engage with over 1,000 […]