On Thursday, November 20th, players Kishimoto, Araki, Nawada, and Coach Yoshida visited Naniwa Juvenile Detention Center in Ibaraki City.
This activity, sponsored by the Ibaraki Rose Lions Club, has been running since 2009 to help the students reintegrate into society by teaching them about the struggles and setbacks they faced on their way to becoming professional soccer players, as well as the mindset required for a professional soccer player, through soccer games and question-and-answer sessions.

During the visit to the juvenile detention center, the children competed in a juggling contest, a shooting contest with Araki and goalkeeper coach GK, and a mini-game. It was impressive to see them enjoying soccer in a friendly atmosphere from start to finish.

During the question and answer session, in response to the question "What do you keep in mind when you can't play in a game or things aren't going well?", he shared his experience, saying, "Of course I reflect on my play in practice, but I also think about what the Head Coach wants me to do and thoroughly reassess it."
We hope that this activity will help the students to reintegrate into society.

Thank you to Naniwa Juvenile Detention Center and Ibaraki Rose Lions Club for their hard work in organizing this event again this year.
GAMBA OSAKA will continue to actively work towards the healthy development of young people.