Me & Basketball
Me and Basketball ～The story of Earthfriends～
It was five years ago when I felt I hit a wall!
Everything was wrong, I felt as if I was back paddling.
In my mind I asked myself questions.
What’s going on?
Why am I not progressing?
Is this truly it for me?
I later met a man who I still look up to now.
He gave me a booked By: Jyo Hirayama titled “Five”.
I’m sure some of you know, because it aired on T.V. as well as had a comic series.
It’s about a company downsizing and corporate employee’s being transferred to smaller companies, basically being forced to start over again.
Like basketball, this happenes a lot in the sport!
Not only could I relate to the book, but I felt others did or could too!
So I began to build up from the ground, looking for people in their 30′s from different prefectures, with a great personality and vision of being #1.
I believe that life can be altered through the people we encounter throughout life.
I remember a phrase that touched me it said “WE are playing basketball, not just one person”.
I decided that I really wanted my own basketball team!
So I began studying the game of basketball.
In 2008 I went to the Emperor’s Cup Final!
Aisin vs Toyota.
Aisin’s won, I personally got to congratulate Mr. Sako!
Luckly I was seated close by during the ceremony.
It felt like it was destined to be, I even got a high five!
I was really impressed with Mr. Sako and his story it was at that moment I made my decision to keep at it and work even harder.
I’d like to put all my knowledge and efforts into making a business plan that is successful like Baseball and Soccer J Leagues in Japan.
My dream is making my team number 1 in Japan with many friends and followers!
After two years of hard work and preparation, Earthfriends is finally revealed!
I hope to share our dream and vision with everyone.
Our dream is to become number 1 and to attract all cultures through our story!
Please continue to support the team.
Thank you,
Katsuyuki
Nov. 2009
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