You can meet nearby! Kochi United SC players aiming to become J-Leaguers while working at a local company Part 2

Kochi United Sports Club (SC) continues to make a breakthrough in the Japan Football League (JFL) under the slogan "From Kochi to J". This is the second introduction of "Athletes who can go to meet" who pursue their dreams while engaging in the hospitality business in Kochi Prefecture.

First of all

The people of Kochi United SC who are dedicated to soccer every day aiming to enter J. "Spoll! At Kochi, we have introduced players who aim to become J-Leaguers while engaged in the customer service business. You can see the first one here.

You can meet nearby! Kochi United SC players aiming to become J-Leaguers while working at a local company Part 1

Players who balance football and work

This time, I would like to introduce three players.

Atsushi Sasaki-gawa player

At first, MF's Atsushi Sasakikawa. I am 26 years old born on June 19, 1998, from Kochi Prefecture.

ー I came to Kochi in 2023, and this season will be the second season.

"I wanted to go to the J League in Kochi, so I came to Kochi United SC from Sony Sendai FC. In fact, for the first time I came to Kochi, I experienced seeing off after the game. At the off-going, people of various ages can call out directly, and it is the driving force to work hard. If you were given something to your children, you would be happy.”

This season, I feel that the team is getting younger. What is your impression of young players?

“All the younger players are serious and solid, not to say! I don't care about myself, but I practice and play."

This season, Sasaki has assigned a number 10 to lead the team to victory. He works at the Shioe store of Ace One Co., Ltd.

"I usually focus on serving drinks and alcohol. Customers who come to shopping may ask you to do their best. Since the victory at the Emperor's Cup last year, more people have asked if their awareness has increased. Then, I learned later that the workplace had been coming to the match venue for a long time. I'm happy."

ー I heard that the local area is near the Shioe store.

"Yes, local friends sometimes come to the store, and I'm a little embarrassed (laughs). Ace One has a wide selection of products and many bargains, so teammates often come to buy. What would you like today's snack? What do you drink in the dorm? What are you talking about? By the way, I don't eat much food. I’ve been eating a lot since I was little!” 。

ー Finally, please tell us your goals for the future.

“Of course, J3 entry! In the game, I would like to increase opportunities related to goals or assists and scores. Now that I can do what I want to do, I want to do my best at my own pace.”

Toya Toshiki player

Next is Toshiki Toya of FW. I am 27 years old born on April 20, 1997, from Kumamoto Prefecture.

ーThis season, we are doing well with 4 points.

"No, no, no, no, it's not enough. I just want to win the game and win the game.”

There are more young players in the team.

"I'm not a character that pulls everyone, but I'm doing it at my own pace. Everyone is fine [laughs].”

ー Do you have any particular interest in building your body?

“I go to the gym every day for two hours from 18:30. As a result, my muscle mass increased, but due to the summer heat, I lost weight. Now the body fat percentage is 4%, and the team is told to gain weight. If you don't have energy in your body, you won't be able to move until the end of the game. So in the past, lunch was only chicken meat, but I try to eat carbohydrates, such as eating pasta and rice balls in front of the gym. You've been thin and not fat since you were young. And since we can't eat a lot at once, we're reviewing the food content by increasing the number of times we eat."

The Toke player is pushing on the soccer path to the pastique. He works at the Kanda store of Ace One Co., Ltd. I'm putting out the items here.

"I'm in charge of all the products, so I can't remember it. For example, in honey, the sales floor is different between bottles and syrup. There are a lot of things like that, so I am lost.”

ー Can you talk to me at the shop?

"Yes. This year, I was especially watching the results of the game, and more people asked me to win again, scoring, etc. I feel you care about it, and keep trying! I think. In addition, I have more opportunities to feel that Kochi United SC is gaining recognition not only for myself but also for myself."

ーPlease tell me how to spend your holidays.

“I’m trying to relax. I go to hot springs and watch soccer games in my room. I like to watch soccer, and when I notice, I watch overseas soccer programs. I see it as a football fan, but sometimes I see it as a football fan. I really like football for myself.”

ー Finally, please tell us your goals for the future.

“The goal is always to score points. As an individual, I want to be a player who can win the team with my own score, and as a team, if you continue to score points, you can enter J. I think it will lead to the results. Let's focus on the game in front of you and greedyly aim for the goal!" 。

Ritsushi Harada (Japanese player)

Finally, FW's Retsushi Harada. The youngest to introduce this time, the 23-year-old born on June 23, 2000, is from Osaka Prefecture.

ー This is the second year since I joined Kochi United SC. How about looking back at two years?

"I came to Kochi after graduating from university. Last year, the players were almost replaced, so there was an atmosphere where everyone could create it. This year in the second year, I think we have deepened our teamwork and played good football.”

ー What are the characteristics of Kochi United SC? It's good again this season, but how's the atmosphere?

“Each person has a high degree of ambition. After that, everyone has very good humanity, and seniors are all encouraging. I came to Kochi in my first year of working life and was helped by my teammates. The atmosphere is not at all, and everyone knows that it is difficult to join J, and everyone, including the director, is on the ground and practicing with a sense of tension."

ー Do you have any desire to excite Kochi with soccer?

"Looking nationwide, Kochi has not yet taken root in soccer, so if you go to J3, I think it will be exciting naturally. I want to make it even more exciting.”

- Harada is pushing for soccer while being supported by his surroundings. He works at Toyota Car Rental Kochi Airport Store. I am in charge of returning home and moving vehicles to move the departing car.
The custom-made uniform is eye-catching!

"At Toyota Rental Car, there are a lot of players from Kochi United SC besides myself. The shop made this uniform under the design of Yoshimoto, "Because I work as the face of the store, let's learn the face and name and increase the number of fans." Thank you very much for taking a break every week and coming to see the game.”

ーPlease tell us your goals at the end.

"Everyone, including myself, is working hard to promote J. Now I'm sick because of injury, so I want to be in good shape and play in the game and get results."

Announcement of the upcoming home game

Finally, we will inform you of the schedule for the home match after August.

Saturday, August 31 → Sunday, September 1
JFL Section 18 Battle of Verspa Oita
Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
18:00 kick-off → 15:00 kick-off

August 31 Full of event information! Kochi United SC vs. Verspa Oita (26th JFL Section 18)

Sunday, September 15
JFL Section 20 FCtiamo Competition
Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
15:00 kick-off

Sunday, October 6
JFL Section 23 Battle of Tochigi City
Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
13 o'clock kick-off

Sunday, October 20
JFL Section 25: Battle of Okinawa SV
Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
13 o'clock kick-off

Sunday, November 10
JFL Section 28 against Sony Sendai FC
Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
13 o'clock kick-off

Sunday, November 24
JFL Section 30 Clearson Shinjuku Battle
Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
13 o'clock kick-off

Let's send hot ale to the players at the game venue. Also, if you meet a player at the store you introduced, please try calling out.

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