(Changwon = Yonhap News) Reporter Jeong Jong-ho = Coach Lee Ho-jun, who was in charge of NC Dinos, inaugurating the dedication ceremony at the Olympic Memorial Hall, Masan Sports Complex, Masan Hoewon -to, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do on the evening of the 31st. 2024.10.31 jjh23@yna.co.kr/2024-10-31 14:59:18/
Coach Lee Ho-jun (48), who took over as the 4th head coach of the NC Dinos, said, “I often eat with old people.”
On the 31st of last month, NC held a dedication ceremony for coach Ho-Jun Lee at the Olympic Memorial Hall in the Masan Sports Complex. NC Dinos CEO Lee Jin-man, general manager Lim Seon-nam, players and coaches attended the event.
On the 22nd of last month, NC signed a three-year contract with director Ho-Jun Lee for a total of 1.4 billion won. At the time, Coach Lee issued a challenge, saying, “Our team is young and has many promising prospects. Our goal is to win the championship within three years. If we keep the direction which I think we should take, we can stand at the top.” 
(Changwon = Yonhap News) Reporter Jeong Jong-ho = director Lee Ho-jun (center), who headed the NC Dinos, takes a commemorative photo during the dedication ceremony held at the Memorial Hall of the Olympics, Masan Sports Complex, Masan Hoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do on the afternoon of the 31st. 2024.10.31 jjh23@yna.co.kr/2024-10-31 14:58:14/
Director Ho-Jun Lee is responsible for both ‘performance’ and ‘nutrition’. Coach Lee said, “Players who are in good condition and healthy should participate in the game. If they cannot sprint to first base with at least 80% power after hitting, they should rest to take.”
In addition, emphasis was placed on ‘the role of veterans’. Immediately after his appointment, coach Lee Ho-jun called each of the top players and said, “Let’s all get together and have a meal.” Park Min-woo, who was living abroad, promised to speed up his return schedule. NC veterans include Park Geon-woo, Son A-seop, and Park Min-woo, who are 1st through 3rd in active batting average, as well as Park Se-hyuk (bumper) and Lee Jae -hak (pitcher).
Coach Lee Ho-jun said, “When I was the coach of the LG Twins, I tended to come to work early. Many players were already out and training,” and “Even when they were ahead of the game, (the starting players) didn’t ask to replace him, and then the younger players had no choice but to follow him.” 
Manager Lee Ho-jun’s perspective as LG’s batting coach. It is a picture.
Coach Hojun Lee moved to NC from SK Wyverns (now SSG Landers) in 2013 and was the first captain. Coach Lee recalled, “At the end of my time as a player, my goal was to create a good culture and take my uniform off rather than hit a few more home runs. ”
Coach Lee Ho-jun said, “I often eat with senior players and emphasize the role of veterans. I will encourage veterans to lead by example,” and he said, “If players create a good culture and keep that feeling, what could be. cooler than this?” he said.
Reporter Lee Hyeong-seok ops5@edaily.co.kr
2024-11-01 00:30:00
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