Slam Dunk Learning: Kariya Kira Classroom Scores Big with the Community
- On July 23rd, the "2024 Kariya Kirakira Classroom" took place at Kariya City Kariya Higashi Junior High School, featuring #32 Schaefer Avi Yuki, assistant coach Okubo Aiki, and...
- The Kariya Kirakira Classroom is an initiative aimed at elementary and junior high school students in Kariya City, focusing on sports classes that teach students the skills, fun,...
- During the event, participants practiced coordination and defense with Coach Okubo, handling with Coach Shimada, and dribbling, layups, and step shots with Schaefer.
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On July 23rd, the “2024 Kariya Kirakira Classroom” took place at Kariya City Kariya Higashi Junior High School, featuring #32 Schaefer Avi Yuki, assistant coach Okubo Aiki, and U15 assistant coach Shimada Motoshi.
The Kariya Kirakira Classroom is an initiative aimed at elementary and junior high school students in Kariya City, focusing on sports classes that teach students the skills, fun, and importance of working hard towards their dreams.
During the event, participants practiced coordination and defense with Coach Okubo, handling with Coach Shimada, and dribbling, layups, and step shots with Schaefer.
Coach Okubo led the defense, while Coach Shimada handled the offense, working together with Schaefer to engage 38 students in an exciting basketball session.
Head coach Ryan Richman made a surprise appearance, creating a relaxed atmosphere for the students to enjoy playing basketball.
A question and answer session allowed participants to discuss basketball-related concerns and solutions, making the event a meaningful experience for all involved.
SeaHorses Mikawa remains committed to supporting the local community through various activities.
Kariya Kirakira Classroom 2024
Organizer
Kariya City Board of Education, Sports Division
Date and Time
July 23, 2024 (Tuesday) 9:00-11:30
Location
Kariya City Kariya Higashi Junior High School
Subject
Male students (1st and 2nd grade) who belong to the basketball club at Kariya Municipal Karigane Junior High School, Kariya Higashi Junior High School, and Fujimatsu Junior High School
Lecturer
- #32 Avi Schaefer
- Aiki Okubo Assistant Coach
- Motoshi Shimada U15 Assistant Coach
Scenes from the Kariya Kirakira Classroom
Contributing to SDGs
“Be With” Seahorse Mikawa Sustainability Project
Connecting the path from the court to the city and the future.
SeaHorses Mikawa launched the “Be With” SDGs project in the 2022-23 season, promoting various initiatives to contribute to the globally shared SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).