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Ekanit, Horiuchi visits Yonohonmachi Elementary School as ``Reds Teacher''
On the 26th, Ekanit Panya and Yota Horiuchi visited Saitama City Yonohonmachi Elementary School and gave a lesson to 6th graders as ``Reds Teachers.''
``Reds Sensei'' is an initiative in which athletes teach classes based on their own experiences to convey the importance of having dreams and supporting family and friends. The initiative began with a visit to an elementary school in 2010, and continued through online interactions even after the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult to interact in person. Since March of this year, it has been possible to visit elementary schools and teach classes directly.
Ekanit was called ``Mr. Book'' and Horiuchi was called ``Mr. Yota,'' and each of them taught classes based on their own experiences, following a ``Dream Chronology'' in which they recorded their dreams from childhood.
Horiuchi, whose dream since childhood was to become a ``professional soccer player,'' and his future dream of ``playing a big role for Urawa Reds and playing in the Japanese national team and the Premier League,'' was nervous but carefully spoke about his experiences. class. He emphasized the need to ``first talk about your dreams, then continue to strive for those dreams without giving up, and live your life with your focus on yourself without complaining about others.''
Ekanit, whose childhood dream was to become a soccer player and his future dream to win the J-League, was promoted to the first team of his native Thailand's Chiang Rai United at the age of 15. Citing as an example how he was unable to play matches at the time and was sidelined for about five months due to injury, he said, ``I realized that having fun even when you don't have many opportunities can lead to dreams.''There is more than just soccer. "I'm sure you have many different dreams, but if you have fun and don't give up, I think you'll reach your dreams."
Afterwards, there was a question and answer session, a Thai language course by Ekanit, and they enjoyed lifting and 2-on-3 recreation with the children playing soccer. During this time, the children were having a great time, cheering at the professional skills and cheering on their friends who were competing against the professionals.
The two then greeted each other again, and the 45-minute class ended. The two ``Reds teachers'' saw off the children as they returned from the gymnasium to their classrooms, handing out autographed clear files to each student.
``Reds Sensei'' is held for children in our hometown based on the Urawa Reds philosophy of ``contributing to the healthy development of young people as members of society.'' By interacting with local children, we will help them feel closer to the club and players, and we will continue to send messages that give dreams, hope, and courage to children.
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD:OM)]
``Reds Sensei'' is an initiative in which athletes teach classes based on their own experiences to convey the importance of having dreams and supporting family and friends. The initiative began with a visit to an elementary school in 2010, and continued through online interactions even after the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult to interact in person. Since March of this year, it has been possible to visit elementary schools and teach classes directly.
Ekanit was called ``Mr. Book'' and Horiuchi was called ``Mr. Yota,'' and each of them taught classes based on their own experiences, following a ``Dream Chronology'' in which they recorded their dreams from childhood.
Horiuchi, whose dream since childhood was to become a ``professional soccer player,'' and his future dream of ``playing a big role for Urawa Reds and playing in the Japanese national team and the Premier League,'' was nervous but carefully spoke about his experiences. class. He emphasized the need to ``first talk about your dreams, then continue to strive for those dreams without giving up, and live your life with your focus on yourself without complaining about others.''
Ekanit, whose childhood dream was to become a soccer player and his future dream to win the J-League, was promoted to the first team of his native Thailand's Chiang Rai United at the age of 15. Citing as an example how he was unable to play matches at the time and was sidelined for about five months due to injury, he said, ``I realized that having fun even when you don't have many opportunities can lead to dreams.''There is more than just soccer. "I'm sure you have many different dreams, but if you have fun and don't give up, I think you'll reach your dreams."
Afterwards, there was a question and answer session, a Thai language course by Ekanit, and they enjoyed lifting and 2-on-3 recreation with the children playing soccer. During this time, the children were having a great time, cheering at the professional skills and cheering on their friends who were competing against the professionals.
The two then greeted each other again, and the 45-minute class ended. The two ``Reds teachers'' saw off the children as they returned from the gymnasium to their classrooms, handing out autographed clear files to each student.
``Reds Sensei'' is held for children in our hometown based on the Urawa Reds philosophy of ``contributing to the healthy development of young people as members of society.'' By interacting with local children, we will help them feel closer to the club and players, and we will continue to send messages that give dreams, hope, and courage to children.
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD:OM)]
