Tom Hovasse (Basketball Men’s Japan National Team HC) Interview @ Part 1
In late November 2021, Tom Hovasse HC (head coach), who became the new commander of the Japan Men’s Basketball National Team, made his debut. How will the skills that led the Japan Women’s National Team to win the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics be demonstrated on a new stage? We talked to Hovasse HC, who became a popular person due to his passionate personality.
Tom Hovasse HC described as “ideal boss”
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—- At the Tokyo Olympics, the Japan Women’s National Team won the silver medal, and the name of Hovasse HC (head coach) has risen explosively. I think you’ve appeared in the media quite often, but how do you feel about that?
“After winning the silver medal, I knew how big it was, but I didn’t expect it to stay in the limelight for so long, and I personally pay attention to it. It’s a little strange to have them continue, but it’s good for basketball, isn’t it?
On the other hand, this limelight is also due to the results of the Olympics. We also know that if we continue to lose as the men’s HC, people will return their palms. I think that’s what my job is.
In any case, there is no change in what I do. It’s about building the best team. There are advantages and disadvantages to attracting attention from the media, but I hope that the level of Japanese basketball will be raised, made into a major sport, and covered by the media. That’s something you can’t do without winning. “
—- You have moved from a women’s representative to a men’s representative. What is the difference between the guidance of boys and girls?
“As for the men’s national team, I was worried about how tireless they would be in the B-League season’s national team activities. I was able to practice for a long time at the women’s national team and she They were doing their best every day during the representative activity period. However, when I started the boys’ training camp, I was surprised that they were more intense than I expected and responded to my request. I did.
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