Q&A with an International Soccer Coach
Our soccer coaching programs are becoming more and more popular, and reaching the attention of coaches far and wide!
We recently had a visit from a soccer coach all the way from Japan. During his 1 week visit, we asked him a few questions about his stay in Spain and what his experience was like on our coach development program. Here are some of his responses…
How was your experience on the coach development program?
スタッフの皆さんがとても親切にしてくれていて、刺激のある生活を送れています。
All the staff gave me excellent supervision. Everyone was very friendly and I really felt like I was living a unique experience!
What did you like about working with Villarreal CF?
とても優れたクラブハウスとスタジアムがあって、クラブハウスの中には寮も完備されていて、素晴らしい環境だなと思いました。
The thing that impressed me most was the infrastructure and quality of the facilities at Villarreal football club. Especially the two training centers which were home to the youth player’s residence and two stadiums.
What did you think about the Villarreal CF players ?
とてもレベルが高く、質がすごいなと思いました。
I thought the players at Villarreal CF showed a lot of quality and they are at a top level.
Were you able to get hands on experience?
とても素晴らしい経験をさせていただいて、やはり一番の魅力はピッチレベルに立てることが一番の魅力だと思います。
I am living an unforgettable experience but most of all I value the fact that I have been able to partake in the Villarreal training sessions, being right there on the pitch with the trainers and feeling part of the coaching staff.
What did you learn from the Spanish coaches despite the language barrier?
スタッフと一緒に行動することによって、指導者としての在り方だったり、選手とのかかわり方など、色々なことを学ぶことができました。
Living and working alongside Spanish colleagues means I am learning how to act as a coach and how to interact with players
What was a highlight of the coaching experience?
初日にU5歳と一緒にプレーしたことが一番の思い出です。
One of the most memorable parts for me was when I got to direct the physical activity part of the soccer practice for 5 years olds.
What was the most beneficial part of the experience?
とても有意義な時間を過ごすことができて、ここで得た経験をしっかりと自分のクラブに持ち帰って還元していきたいと思います。
The stay in Villarreal was very productive indeed. Everything that I have learnt regarding the methodology that is used at Villarreal CF is something that I want to apply extensively in our academy.