class
Falling in love with soccer
policy
The most important thing at this age is to feel that soccer is fun.
Rather than acquiring skills or understanding tactics, the focus is on gaining experience in "playing with the ball" and "laughing with teammates."
We value time spent playing freely, focusing on ball games.
Increase the number of "I did it!" experiences and build self-confidence
Create an environment where children feel they want to do things on their own, without forcing them to do so.
Episodes of growth
One young player initially came to practice but refused to touch the ball.
However, as he experienced the joy of kicking a ball while playing, he gradually began to play with a smile on his face, and now he is completely absorbed in chasing the ball from the beginning to the end of practice.
The important thing in early childhood is to truly believe that soccer is fun!
Preschool - 2nd grade
Developing thinking skills
policy
Once you start to enjoy soccer, the next step is to move on to "thinking soccer."
During the game, ask yourself, "Why did you choose that play?"
Encourage self-expression and the ability to form opinions
Learn to work together with your teammates and become aware of teamwork
Episodes of growth
One player always did the same thing when he had the ball (charge forward).
So I repeatedly asked him, "Why did you make that decision?" and he answered, "Because I want to reach my goal."
While accepting their answer, I explained to them that "you could also decide to use your allies," and gradually the options increased.
At this age, the goal is to help children enjoy the act of thinking itself.
3rd and 4th grade elementary school students
Think to win
policy
As children reach the upper grades, they begin to have a strong desire to win.
While cherishing this feeling, we will develop the ability to think for yourself, "How can I win?"
Increase experience in correcting the flow of a match
Discuss with your teammates and develop your strategy
Increase the number of players who demonstrate leadership skills within the team
Episodes of growth
When we were losing repeatedly in one tournament, I asked the children, "What do you think we can do to win?"
Then one of the players said:
"I wasn't looking at my opponent, so next time I'll look at my opponent and attack!"
That one comment made the whole team realize something, and in the next game they started to attack while observing the opponent's defensive positioning.
Although they ultimately lost, the experience of the children learning the essential lesson of "observing their opponent" was of paramount value to their growth.
5th and 6th grade elementary school students
Creating a regional development model
policy
AC ammaliatore is currently responsible for the regional expansion of club activities at public junior high schools in the southern part of Kawaguchi City.
This is an initiative to put into practice at the local level the national policy of "transitioning club activities to the local community."
In middle school, we place emphasis on the following:
To play a role in connecting school club activities with local clubs
Further develop the ability to think for yourself that you developed during elementary school
Creating an environment where students can continue playing soccer while also pursuing their studies and future careers
attempt
Although the club has just started, it is working with local junior high schools to find ways to expand club activities to the local community, and providing feedback to the local government.
This is a pioneering example nationwide and a model case that could potentially spread nationwide in the future.
Vision for the future
The junior high school students envision the following future:
Providing a safe place for children who want to continue playing soccer
Developing "proactive thinkers" through consistent instruction from elementary school onwards
Schools, communities, and clubs work together to complete a system for raising children throughout the community.