Japan isn't big with mental health really. No wonder a lot of their Olympic squad members retired. They put unrealistic expectations on a squad that hasn't been spectacular for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com…mpics-japan-mentalhealth/
Let's hope with greater awareness, things will get better for all their athletes.
Miyashita and?
Just her for the time being. I'm not really sure who else but since Manabe doesn't have a clear plan for her she might as well take the back seat.
that snowflake kurogo should retire if she can't handle it. it's not for her level so leave.
Kurogo wasted everyone's time. Everyone suffered from mental health post-Tokyo. Let's not act like she's anything special.
Exactly. These 2 just putting random articles that isn't even related to volleyball in here. Please not with that bullshit.
that snowflake kurogo should retire if she can't handle it. it's not for her level so leave.
omg. are you Japanese? that sounds exactly what a Japanese would say 
im kurogo bitch
They should leave Miyashita behind this week imo. I don't really see Manabe utilizing her anyway since their defense is already good.
If that means she won't be Tashiro'd I'm ok with it
If that means she won't be Tashiro'd I'm ok with it
at least Tashiro get to play and always made it to the final lineup 
I bet she will comeback for Paris 
If that means she won't be Tashiro'd I'm ok with it
It's a little late for that lol. It would have been better if she started during WCH but we're already here so...
at least Tashiro get to play and always made it to the final lineup
I bet she will comeback for Paris
It has to be Momii
at least Tashiro get to play and always made it to the final lineup
I bet she will comeback for Paris
I don't see that happening with Matsui, Seki, Miyashita, Momii and Shibata to choose from. Shibata may also end up like Tominaga and never heard from again.
They could exclude Ogawa and Miyashita to make room for Hammy and Airi
sitenoise where can I see the roster for the U20 squad?
Is Yoshitake opposite or middle? This girl is intense probably stronger than Arisa Inoue.
Is Yoshitake opposite or middle? This girl is intense probably stronger than Arisa Inoue.
I think it remains to be seen where she will play. She played that dual MB/OP thing in HS. I think she's better suited to OP than MB because she likes to kill balls. She'll get more chances at OP, and I really don't know how good of a 'blocker' she is
Both SAGA and V.League have her listed as OH (which includes OP) so I think that's where she is headed. Tsugumi Fukazawa is another toss up
Is Yoshitake opposite or middle? This girl is intense probably stronger than Arisa Inoue.
Not quite as strong as Inoue or Shion, not to mention her attacks aren't very sharp but she has potential.
The girl with the weak twin, she hammers the ball. I think she's the intense one, built to withstand rallies.
The girl with the weak twin
Ouch.
Yoshitake is fast though, she looks faster than Shion. Very light on her feet and seems to be more aggressive than Hammy.
The girl with the weak twin, she hammers the ball. I think she's the intense one, built to withstand rallies.
a little unnecessary dis on the sis, but I’m glad someone sees Megumi for what she is
Yoshitake is fast though, she looks faster than Shion. Very light on her feet and seems to be more aggressive than Hammy.
I never paid attention to Yoshitake in HS or U-Squad. She seemed aimless to me. It wasn't until she got a little playing time with SAGA that she caught my eye. It is going to be interesting to see if she's a breakout player with SAGA. Tough team, lots of good players. I guess it may come down to her against Nakagawa? If OP is her place? That's doable