Thank you for supporting Shiga Lakes.
We would like to inform you that we have decided to cancel the contract with acting head coach Takayuki Yasuda by mutual agreement.
With the retirement of Mr. Yasuda, who had been registered as head coach, assistant coach Daby Gomez was promoted to head coach and will take command of the team from the match against the Sendai 89ers (Xebio Arena Sendai) on Saturday, January 28th.
Toshihiko Kabuchi, Representative Director, President and General Manager explains the background
At this time, the contract with HC Acting Takayuki Yasuda will be canceled in the middle of the season.
As the person in charge of the organization, I am keenly aware of my responsibility for the unusual situation of the second commander change in the middle of the season. We sincerely apologize for disappointing the boosters, partners, and many other people involved who sent us into this season’s battle with great expectations.
After the retirement of former HC Lewis Gill, Mr. Yasuda worked with passion and a sense of responsibility to rebuild the team in a difficult formation lacking the main force as a substantial commander, even though he had the title of acting. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Thank you very much.
However, in addition to the poor record of 2 wins and 21 losses, especially considering the content of the match during the 15-game losing streak, we have come to the conclusion that it will be difficult to improve the situation rapidly in the remaining 3 and a half months if we continue the current situation. rice field. While facing the difficult task of rebuilding the team midway through the season, the fact that I was unable to create an environment in which I could fully demonstrate my abilities is nothing but my lack of ability as the person in charge of the organization.
This season, the team aimed to win the first championship in the history of the club, but in the West Division, which is the most competitive among the three divisions, they made a comeback from a big delay of 4 wins and 28 losses to make it into the CS. is unfortunately not realistic. I am very sorry to all of you who have been supporting us, but I will do my best to revise my goals for this season downwards, escape from the automatic relegation zone to B2 as soon as possible, and achieve B1 relegation.
Regarding the new HC Dabi Gomez, he has been supporting Mr. Gill and Mr. Yasuda as an assistant coach since joining this season. He is a leader who expected from the beginning to be able to entrust HC in the future. He is also disciplined and trusted by his players through skill workouts, and is determined and balanced.
Also, clarifying the discipline of the team and the role of each individual, and thoroughly practicing the Lakes-like basketball of fierce defense and haste is the issue that should be focused on right now, and that is the way to remain in B1. So, the idea of the club and Gomez’s new HC are in agreement.
I have high hopes that he will be the right person to bring the team in this critical situation together and win each and every match with his strong leadership.
We are placing a heavy burden on players and staff due to the lack of visibility in team formation, and above all, we are unable to meet the expectations of boosters, partners, and everyone involved who always support us passionately. We take seriously the fact that the match has been going on for so long.
However, on January 22nd (Sunday), the Shimane Susanoo Magic match was unfortunately lost, but the team united to respond to the cheers of the large crowd against the opponent who was fighting for the championship until the 3rd quarter. I feel that the content of the game was “this is the basketball that the Lakes have been aiming for”. We believe that we were able to play this way thanks to the home court advantage of 3818 visitors, which is the second largest number in the history of the club. must continue until From now on, the club will face the home and away battles with the same determination as a tournament match that is sure to win. I am prepared to fight so that I can show you.
We no longer have a game, a quarter, a minute, a second to waste. Dabby Gomez, the new HC, understands this well and has accepted the appointment of HC this time. With this decision as a trigger, we need to play a match where you can feel the “change” from the start of the next match against the Sendai 89ers.
Please fight together until the final moment to secure B1 Remain. Thank you very much.
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Yasuyuki Yasuda
TAKAYUKI YASUDA
Date of birth: July 15, 1989
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Alma mater: Kansai University of Foreign Studies
[Career]
2013-14 Wakayama Trians (NBL) AC
2014-16 Kumamoto Volters (NBL) AC
2016-19 Kumamoto Volters (B2) HC
2019-21 Saga Ballooners (B3, B2) AC
2021-22 Shiga Lake Stars, Shiga Lakes (B1) AC
2022-23 Shiga Lakes (2022-23) Acting HC
Comment from acting HC Takayuki Yasuda
To all the Lakes family, thank you for always supporting us even when it was difficult.
I am full of frustration because I couldn’t meet the expectations that I was entrusted with from the middle of the season.
I have very fond memories of playing at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena on January 22, when the ban on vocalizing was lifted and the cheering of over 3,800 boosters. It was a space where the team and the boosters could become one, and I was reminded of the splendor of sports.
Your strong support has definitely reached the team, so I hope you will continue to support us passionately at the venue and on the stream.
We wish the club and all the stakeholders who support it the best of luck in the second half of the season.
Go Lakes!
Dabby Gomez
DAVID GOMEZ
head coach
Date of Birth: March 4, 1989
Birthplace: Spain
[Career]
2014-15 Buccaneers(Le Guaira 1st-LPB)AC
2015-16 Horsholm 79ers (Denmark First Division) AC
2016-17 La Salle Tarija (Bolivia) HC
2017-18 Cocinas,com CB Clavijo Logrono (Spanish Division 2) AC
2018-19 Artland Dragons (Germany 2nd division proA) AC/Young Rasta Dragons U19 (Germany NBBL) HC
2019-20 Basketball Loewen Braunschweig (Germany 1st division – BBL) AC
2020-21 Levitec Huesca (Spain 2nd Division) HC
2021-22 Bakken Bears Arrhus (Denmark 1st Division) AC
∟Domestic League Winner, FIBA European Cup Top 4
2022-23 Shiga Lakes (B1) AC, HC
Dabby Gomez HC Comment
First I want to appreciate all the support and everything you did to follow us everywhere we play no matter what. To win is the end but the most important thing is the path. To do everything is necessary to win, everyday, every practice.
I want that you all recognize Shiga as a team who fights, who has an idea, a path, who never surrendered, who has an identity, who make you feel proud of the city, of the colours, of the team.
We could feel your passion in the last Game, we really felt it and that’s what will push us for the goals. But of course we want to transmit that energy to you and to create a special environment and connection between each other.
More than ever.We will continue to fight for rest of the season from here with discipline in our each role with respect.
#Golakes
First of all, we would like to thank you all for all your support and for pushing us no matter what. Winning is the goal, but the process is what matters most. To win, you have to do everything you have to do to win, in every practice, every day.
I want everyone to feel that Shiga Lakes is a team that keeps fighting, a team that thinks, never gives up, has an identity, and makes you feel proud of the city, the colors, and the team.
In the last match (January 22nd against Shimane), I was able to feel the passion of the boosters. we really felt it. That is what drives us to our goal, the victory. Of course, we want to pass that energy on to everyone and create a special environment and connection with each other. more than ever. For the rest of the season from here, we will respect each role and fight with discipline.
#Golakes
