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- Seahorse Mikawa starts basketball donation project
- Donation based on the number of offensive rebounds of Koki Schafer Avi
- Providing basketball to junior high schools in the Nishi Mikawa area
Seahorse Mikawa basketball donation project started
On October 15, 2024, Seahorse Mikawa started a basketball donation project to junior high schools in the Nishi Mikawa area by #32 Schafer Avi Koki as part of the sustainability project “Be With.” During the 2024-25 season, basketballs (size 7 balls) will be donated to junior high schools in the Nishi Mikawa area based on the number of offensive rebounds that Koki Schaeferavi produces.[1]
This project targets all games of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2024-25 season (including the championship). Koki Schafer Akai says that offensive rebounding is a number that he personally values, and he is enthusiastic about tackling offensive rebounding so that he can donate as many balls as possible to children in the area.
Seahorse Mikawa has started an SDGs project named “Be With” from the 2022-23 season, and in order to contribute to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), which are common goals in the world, In addition to contribution activities, we are promoting various initiatives. This project is positioned as part of this effort, and is an effort to simultaneously contribute to the local community and popularize basketball.
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Click here for details on the Be With project.
About offensive rebounds
An offensive rebound, in a basketball game, refers to when a player on the attacking team regains possession of the ball when a shot fired by the attacking team misses. The main features include the following:
- Enables continued attack and increases scoring chances
- Reduce the opposing team’s attack opportunities and change the flow of the game
- Boost team morale and create momentum for the game
Schafer Avi Koki said that offensive rebounds are a number that he values personally. Offensive rebounds are not just a statistical number; they are an important element that directly leads to a team’s victory, and they are also a play that symbolizes a player’s effort and dedication. This project is implementing a unique initiative to contribute to the local community through this important play.
Thoughts on Seahorse Mikawa’s SDGs activities
Seahorse Mikawa’s basketball donation project presents a new form of community contribution through sports. By directly linking an athlete’s performance and social contribution, it may not only increase fans’ desire to support them, but also contribute to increasing the motivation of the athletes themselves. On the other hand, there are likely to be operational issues, such as setting the number of donations and ensuring fairness in distribution.
In the future, it will be important to follow up on how the donated basketballs are being used and changes in junior high school students’ interest in basketball. By verifying effectiveness based on data, it should be possible to improve and expand the project. There is also room to consider expanding this to other athletes and sports teams.
In the long term, I would like to see more opportunities for direct interaction, such as school visits by athletes and coaching classes, in addition to simply donating goods. As a sports team rooted in the community, it has the potential to further contribute to the healthy development of youth and regional revitalization through basketball. I can’t take my eyes off Seahorse Mikawa’s future activities.
Reference site
- ^ PR TIMES. “[Be With]Basketball Donation Project Starts | Press Release from Seahorse Mikawa Co., Ltd.”. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000594.000097825.html(Reference 24-10-18).
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