Clearing up all doubts! Shin Yoshida explains why he became Thailand’s coach, emphasizing, “I did not choose to leave Japan.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","coaching","Thailand","Japan"]},{
Shin Yoshida, a Japanese staff coach for the Thailand women's national volleyball team, issued a personal statement after being questioned and receiving attacks on social media. He was misunderstood as having decided to leave the Japan national team to work with Thailand, which he firmly denies as untrue."tags":["sports","volleyball","social media","Thailand","Japan"]},{
On his Instagram (shin_yoshida22), Shin stated: “To everyone, please let me tell my story in my own words for once. Recently, in comments and direct messages on social media, I’ve seen increasing messages saying, ‘He left the Japan national team by his own choice to move to Thailand.’ Furthermore, I have received slander based on false information and speculation. Enduring continuous criticism and slander founded on misunderstandings is not easy for me.”","tags":["social media","sports","volleyball","Japan","Thailand"]},{
“I have started to feel it’s difficult to stay silent without saying anything, so I want to take this opportunity to explain the facts behind the misunderstandings once and for all, without intending to criticize or blame anyone.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","clarification"]},{
In 2022, I worked as an analyst and interpreter for the Japan women’s national volleyball team.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","Japan","career"]},{
At that time, my work was based on a fixed-term contract, and after it expired, no new contract was offered.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","contract","Japan"]},{
Regarding this matter, I want to clarify one important point.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","clarification"]},{
I was not the one who decided or wished to leave the Japan national team.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","Japan"]},{
However, since I was not given a clear explanation about why my contract was not renewed, I myself cannot say why the renewal did not happen.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","contract"]},{
After that, when the Volleyball Association of Thailand and the head coach learned of my situation, they contacted me and offered the opportunity to work with the Thailand national team.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","Thailand","career"]},{
In summary, the story is not as understood that "I chose to leave Japan’s national team and decided to move to Thailand." Instead, my previous contract with Japan ended, and no renewal occurred. Then, I received a new opportunity from Thailand. This is the full truth I can share.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","career","Japan","Thailand"]},{
At the same time, I want to prevent any misunderstanding—I have no negative feelings toward the Japan Volleyball Association or the Japan national team. My time working with Japan was extremely valuable. I learned a lot from the athletes and staff, especially the coaching staff, who were all wonderful people and have continued to support me in difficult times.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","Japan","respect"]},{
They are my ideal seniors. My gratitude to those I worked with has never changed. Currently, as a coach with the Thailand national team, when competing against Japan, as an opponent, I will do my best to help Thailand win. I believe that is my role now and my professional responsibility.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","professionalism","Thailand","Japan"]},{
However, competing hard on the court and respecting Japanese volleyball are entirely different matters for me. My speaking out now is not to criticize or start conflict with anyone.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","professionalism"]},{
But while facing slander based on misunderstandings, I felt the need to tell the truth in my own words.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","clarification"]},{
My feelings of gratitude for my time with the Japan national team and respect for Japanese volleyball remain unchanged.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","gratitude"]},{
Now, with gratitude and responsibility toward the Thailand national team, which has entrusted me, I will do my utmost in my role.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","Thailand","commitment"]},{
If everyone accepts this explanation as one factual account, I would be very pleased.”","tags":["sports","volleyball","clarification"]}]}