[Mizuing Co., Ltd.] Former female professional player teaches basketball! “Basketball Clinic” held in Aridagawa Town
*Water ing Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 11, 2024
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A former female professional player teaches basketball! “Basketball Clinic” held in Aridagawa Town
*Local contribution activities undertaken by the Mizuing Group* *
On September 8, 2024, Sui ing Engineering Co., Ltd. (President: Terunobu Suyama, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), a group company of Sui ing Co., Ltd., will hold a tournament in Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, in the second division of the Women’s Basketball Japan League. We held a basketball clinic with former players of the Tokyo Haneda Vickies (Representative Director: Atsuo Komatsu, Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo), who belong to the W League Future. * Photo: Group photo of all basketball clinic participants
* [Background and purpose] *
Our group engages in sports support activities as part of our community contribution activities. In cooperation with Tokyo Haneda Vickies, our official partner, we aim to contribute to the healthy mental and physical development of young people who will lead the next generation and to enrich sports opportunities. We held a basketball clinic* for elementary and junior high school students. In addition to supporting children to bring out their potential, we use direct advice from former professional athletes to help them understand quirks and weaknesses that they may not have noticed on their own, and create opportunities for them to learn while having fun.
In September 2020, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Sports Agency announced “Reform of club activities based on school work style reforms”, highlighting the need for reforms that can achieve both sustainable club activities and reducing the burden on teachers. As mentioned above, by holding basketball clinics, we would like to contribute to enriching children’s sports opportunities and extracurricular activities.
(Reference: From “About club activity reform based on school work style reform”)
*Basketball clinic
This program is aimed at school classes, club activities, and club activities, and allows players to experience the fun of basketball by practicing basic basketball skills (ball handling, passing, dribbling, and shooting). It is called a “clinic,” which means “clinic,” because it is a place where you can consult about practice methods and improvements to improve your basketball skills, just as you would see a doctor for an illness or injury.
* [Basketball clinic activity summary] *
Date and time Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00-12:00
Participants: Kibi Junior High School boys and girls basketball team, Ariwa Junior High School girls basketball team,
KIBI-jr club
Number of participants: 64 people
Venue: Aridagawa Town Kibi Junior High School Gymnasium (1223-1 Shimotsuno, Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture)
* [Lecturer] *
Mr. Haruna Mizusawa
* [Career] *
Tokyo Seitoku University High School
Japan Women’s University of Physical Education
Tokyo Haneda (retired in July 2014)
* [Main tournament results] *
Inter-High, National Athletic Meet, WC runner-up,
Intercollegiate best 16
* [Qualifications] *
・Certified Basketball Coach JBA Certified Class A Coach
・Health and physical education teacher license (junior high school, high school teacher) Type 1
Mr. Moeno Oka
* [Career] *
Osaka Kunuei Girls High School
Osaka University of Human Sciences
Yamanashi QB
Tokyo Haneda (retired in April 2024)
* [Main tournament results] *
Inter-high runner-up, 3rd place in national polity, 3rd place in inter-college competition
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As soon as the clinic began, the children were seen to be
enthusiastically practicing, concentrating on what the coach was saying and immediately putting into practice what they had been taught. In particular, their serious expressions stood out during dribbling and shooting practice, and I could feel their eagerness to learn professional techniques. During practice, a question was asked, “What should I do to avoid turning my thighs inward when defending?” and I was able to receive specific advice, such as “It’s important to bend at the hips, not at the knees.” .
The children who participated said, “* I learned that basic practice is important even if you become a professional.” “*
It was beneficial for me to receive direct guidance from someone who has been active as a professional. I want to use what I learned today to build an even better team in the future*
” and other comments that will lead to future success.
Finally, Mizusawa looked back on his practice and said, “*
Basic exercises to move your body freely are important. Next, it’s a good idea to adjust your handling and dribbling. And above all, it is important to be conscious of doing it yourself and enjoy it* ” he gave advice.
* [Mizuing Group’s local contribution activities] *
Our group actively engages in facility tours, lectures, and
environmental beautification activities in order to contribute to the education of children and students who will lead the next generation, and to the realization of local communities where they can live with peace of mind. In June 2023, we held an internship for high school students at the Clean Center, which is currently under construction for the “(tentative name) sludge reclamation facility construction” that was ordered in 2020 by the Arita Surrounding Area Affairs Association. . In addition, in order to preserve the beautiful environment of Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture, we participate in the “Aridagawa Cleanup Campaign” every year and engage in local
environmental beautification activities.
Our group will continue to actively cooperate with the next
generation’s learning and contribute to local communities and society through business activities related to water and the environment and sports support activities.
Photo: Internship held in Aridagawa-cho, Arita-gun, Wakayama Prefecture in June 2023
Photo: Aridagawa cleanup operation held in Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture in July 2024
-For your reference-
Press release: Internship for local high school students at human waste treatment facility in Wakayama Prefecture
https://www.swing-w.com/news/information/202300627.html
* [About Tokyo Haneda Vickies] *
Tokyo Haneda Vickies is Tokyo’s only club team in the W League (Japan Women’s Basketball League) that operates throughout Tokyo, centering on Ota Ward, Tokyo. Basketball Women’s Japan League
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While chasing the dream of winning the “League Future,” we also aim to contribute to society and the local community through sports, aiming to create a vibrant city where people can live bright, healthy lives and interact with many people through collaboration with local residents. I am doing The team has appointed Japan’s first WNBA player, Mikiko Hagiwara, as its head coach in 2021, and 14 players, including Japan representative Motohashi, are practicing hard with the aim of winning the W League championship.
(Official homepage http://vickies.jp/)
* [About Mizuing Group] *
Mizu-ing (pronunciation: Su-ingu) has a management philosophy of “ing, which will continue to contribute to society through water, the source of life,” and provides comprehensive services from the design and construction of water treatment facilities to the maintenance and management. I’m working on it. We are contracted to perform
maintenance and management work at approximately 300 locations in Japan, including water purification plants, sewage treatment plants, and private facilities. By providing all sorts of solutions related to water and the environment, we continue to provide a safe and secure water environment and aim to realize a recycling-oriented society. Official homepage