“Parents who can’t come to the game or practice feel narrow shoulders.”
Ibaraki Prefecture’s junior high school baseball team “Edosaki Boys” was founded in 2015, and in 2019, the fifth year, it has gained a lot of power, including the top four nationwide, and has more than 70 members. While advocating a team policy that eliminates the burden on parents, such as no tea duty, there are also surprising “guardian rules” such as prohibiting voice support during the game, photography, and weekday practice tours. Why do parents get together in a “strict” team? There is a thorough egalitarianism and love for children by director Yasuhiro Shibuya.
Weekday practice on a certain day, which is held four days a week. When the parents of the Edosaki Boys sent their children, I saw them go home as they were. There is no common sight of youth baseball there. It was because parents were forbidden to watch the practice.
“Weekday practice is limited to parents who can come. I want to make sure that there is no difference between parents. On the other hand, Saturday and Sunday practice and competitions are allowed to come to see. Saturday and Sunday and By limiting it to the tournament, I want you to feel the growth of your child. “
Due to family reasons, not all athletes’ guardians can go to practice or match. “Parents who can’t come to the game or practice have a narrow shoulder.” Parents who come to practice may be more influential than necessary or may speak to their children more than necessary.
By banning practice tours, communication between family members may increase. I also tell the children about the content of the conversation. “We also prohibit’separately’.” This is because when parents ask, “How was your practice?”, You are instructed to convey the content and your own growth.
