選手達もやっと彼ら2人に慣れてきたかな？
しかしインターン実習も今週水曜日で最後。
本当に慣れない環境の中、全力を尽くしてくれている。
NicholasはJulianの付き添いで日本に観光しに来たのに、観光そっちのけでEFAに来てくれている。(彼はベルギー4部でプレーしていた選手であり、2年前に前十字靭帯を断裂する大袈裟を負ったキャリアを持っている)
彼ら2人を受け入れてよかったと心から感じている。
彼らが溶け込めたのも、楽しんで学んでくれているのも、選手達が作るウェルカムな雰囲気のおかげだ。
人種や言葉は関係なく、いつも対等に、平等に接することは決して簡単ではないけれど、EFAを通じてそれが自然とできる人間に育ってほしい。
I think the players are finally getting used to the two of them.
But their internship comes to an end this Wednesday.
In a completely unfamiliar environment, they have truly given their all.
Nicholas originally came to Japan just to accompany Julian on a sightseeing trip yet instead of focusing on tourism, he has been spending his time with us at EFA.
He played in the Belgian 4th division and even went through a serious ACL injury two years ago. That experience shaped him both as a player and as a person.
From the bottom of my heart, I’m really glad we welcomed them.
The reason they were able to settle in and genuinely enjoy learning here is because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by our players.
Treating people equally regardless of race or language is not always easy.
But through EFA, I hope our players grow into people for whom that mindset comes naturally.
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