So just imagine that, you have that transition of you being a superstar by 15-16 years old, and you come to America where you’re not that well-known.
on An international superstar: IMG’s Chikara Tanaka We talk about it a lot, as far as basketball goes, the biggest difference is just the setting. That’s not how we operate. Even from the beginning, the first week we step on campus we get right to it.
This is why you’re working so hard.’”For Tanaka, not being a big name is the least of his obstacles adapting to an entirely new culture in America.But he feels that the 7,293-mile journey is worth it.“I believe that if you want to achieve some goals in your life, you’re going to have to have some sacrifices.
He’s big time, especially to the culture out there in Japan,” Jonathan ‘Coach JT’ Thomas, an assistant coach for IMG said.Two years ago, Tanaka left the country where he is beloved in hopes to tip-off against more intense competition.“I just wanted to become a better basketball player myself and everyone knows IMG is just one of the best schools in America – just sports schools in general – so when I got the offer I decided to come here. All content © 2000-2020 RealGM, L.L.C. So it is kind of hard, but it teaches yourself how to improve on your individual mentality and stuff like that.”While he has had a bit of a delay in getting recognized in the United States, he has not slowed down his strides to improve.
Some people get annoyed by that, but I kind of loved it because that was telling me that I’m influencing little kids and younger kids, even kids my age or even older,” Tanaka said. It’s a complete change of everything. All rights reserved.Expansion franchises usually feel weird and fake for a while, because they are, but eventually over time become ordinary and identifiable- something with a history, something you know. 久々のスタメン出場!!
“It’s just me playing basketball, but I could influence other people and make them feel like if they work more they can get where they can get.”When IMG went over to Japan for clinics, they couldn’t help but notice the way Tanaka’s stardom shined.“We went to nine different cities I believe and even in the biggest cities, everybody knew Chikara Tanaka. 7 ranked high school in the country, according to ESPN’s rankings. I know how amazing he is, but now we’ve got to show everybody else,” Uranius Johnson, a strength and conditioning coach for IMG, said.“I’m talking about when you get off the airplane, there is a literal red carpet out there. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The game is still the same, the ball may be different, the hoop’s height is still the same, the competition is different but nothing really changes besides, him being that great person he is,” Thomas said.With his personality, his drive and willingness to improve, it won’t be long until his stardom travels with him.Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email.
He’s a star over there. Accompanying them was Chikara Tanaka, a Japanese phenom-turned-role player on the No. #2田中力選手 vs St.James @St. James Invitational Tournament 2020.1.31 - Duration: 4:07. However, every player clad in the black and blue is athletically capable of going to a Division I college and getting a shot at continuing basketball after education.Each player is a valuable asset to the team and the coaching staff, spots on the roster are not simply handed out.“We all play a role together.
A lot of people have the misconception of IMG as what they say on the commercial. He’s adapted amazingly to it.
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