In September 2025, Masato MORISHIGE and Kota TAWARATSUMIDA visited the Kunitachi (Mon) School!
▢Masato MORISHIGE
Masato MORISHIGE visited the Kunihachi (Mon) School during the Kindergarten class and the 1st and 2nd grade elementary school classes!
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The school students were initially a bit nervous, overwhelmed by Morishige’s large physique, but when Morishige casually spoke to them, their tension gradually eased,
and they were seen actively asking questions!
“What kind of child were you when you were little?”
“What kind of training did you do as a child?”
“Which team do you think is strong right now?”
In response to such questions
"When I was a child, I was active and often played soccer outside."
"There was a wall near my house, so I often practiced kicking."
"I think Kyoto Sanga F.C., currently in first place, is strong."
He answered each question seriously!
Also, when asked about the "passing" they are currently working on at the school,
"I think that as everyone grows up, they will naturally be able to kick stronger, so for now, it is important to practice by carefully aiming and thinking about how to kick."
He gave advice, and the school students listened intently with shining eyes!
After the Q&A session, he signed autographs and handed over
Guts Gear, kindly provided by AJINOMOTO CO., INC., from Morishige♪
At the end, he told the school students, "Listen to your coach, your father, and your mother, play a lot of soccer, and have fun!"
▢ Kota TAWARATSUMIDA
Kota TAWARATSUMIDA visited the Kunisaki (Mon) School during the 3rd & 4th grade class and the 5th & 6th grade class!
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The school students had researched about player Kota Tawara in advance,
"What do you think about when dribbling?"
When a question about Tawara's specialty dribbling was raised,
"When dribbling, I choose to go vertically or inside while watching the opponent's position and center of gravity."
He answered and then took the initiative to demonstrate, giving detailed and careful advice on how to gauge the distance from the opposing DF, the timing to get past them, and how to handle the dribble!
"What were you thinking when you scored in the match against Gamba Osaka?"
"Please tell us your thoughts on the match against Nagoya Grampus."
Regarding such questions about the matches,
"In the match against Gamba Osaka, I hadn’t been able to play satisfactorily until then, so I think that play reflected my determination to make a difference."
"As for the match against Nagoya Grampus, it went according to the team’s tactics, but I feel I could have contributed more to the team with my own play."
They answered, and the sight of the school students concentrating intently, listening carefully to every word about the mindset and thoughts going into the match, was impressive.
After the Q&A session, each school student received an autograph and was handed Guts Gear provided by AJINOMOTO CO., INC.!
Finally, he conveyed the message, "To enjoy playing soccer, health is important, so make sure to eat well and don’t forget to rest!" and exchanged high-fives with the school students with smiles♪
It was a valuable time unique to the FC Tokyo Soccer and Futsal School!
