During team training, you have to focus on many things beyond yourself—team tactics, understanding the team strategy, and making sure you’re aligned with your teammates.

 

In those settings, there’s often not enough time to work on individual ball skills.

 

The bottom line is that better skills make the game more enjoyable.

 

Both Nakanishi and Taka helped me recognize this and reach my potential.

In the learning process, I first had to understand logically why they asked me to do certain things.

I read many books because I wanted to improve but didn’t know how.

 

My personal coaches guided me with their passion and knowledge.

 

I’ve learned so much from them, and now I want to pass on this gift.