The problem of Korea's soccer education

   Recently, a soccer player named Son Heung Min is now fantastic in Bundesliga. Was he fruit of Korea's soccer education? The answer is no!!!! He didn't learn a soccer in korea. He learned soccer skills from his father who was a soccer player. And, you heard about Lee Cheong-Yong. He didn't graduate the middle school. That means he didn't learned the soccer in the middle school and high school soccer club. He entered the youth team at FC Seoul. In there, he honed his skills in the team along with close friend and international teammate Ki Seong-Yong. His friend named Ki Seong-Yong also didn't learned Korea's soccer education. He was sent to Australia by his father, who believed that he could play football and learn to speak English. He played the bulk of his youth career at John Paul College in Brisbane under the BSP (Brain Soccer Program) overseen by Jeff Hopkins. Indeed, What is the problem of Korea's soccer education?

   I know the problem of Korea's soccer education well. Because my older brother did a career in a soccer player. I looked at the soccer club close. At first, the problem is that the system is not managing the each player's abilities but focusing on the result. In elementary school soccer club, players learned basic skills. That is not problem. The problem takes place in the middle school. Middle school players should practice basic skills steadily. But, the coach teaches players tactics. That is the house on the sand. Second, violences exist in the club. If players are poor at the soccer in the match, players are probably beaten by the coach. It is unbelievable. There is not the fact that the coach beats players because of players' abilities at any countries. Also, players sometimes receive disciplinary punishment upon a group. After received punishment, seniors vented his anger on juniors.

    To solve these problems, our education systems should change. First, the coach's violence should disappear. Second, soccer management system should change from managing with a focus on school to with a focus on club's youth team. Finally, we should accept the Europe's youth system. Then, our youth team can increase competitiveness.

(This picture is that youngers are playing soccer in JSFC that is the abbreviation for 'Ji-Sung Football Center' )

My role model, Ji Sung Park. - Part. 2 -

After that season, Alex Ferguson who manages the team named Manchester United until now scouted him. He became the first premium leaguer. In 2005-06 season, he made his debut the member of MU and finished the season happily. The Korea Football Association selected him Player of Year. And, His team won the premium league and got a prize medal first as a Asian. MU fans nicknamed him Oxygen tank, a ordinary hero. And he made a new position named 'defensive winger'. In that year, the World Cup was held in Germany. During the World Cup, Korea won the away match first in World Cup. And, He made a goal in the match against France. In early 2007-08 season, he got hurt on a knee and did remedial exercises. After came back the game, he moved more vigorous than before. He participated in the final match in UEFA Champions league next season first as a Asian. In 2009-10 season, He was selected as MVP of November and December. In the 2010 World Cup in Republic of South Africa, He also made a goal in the match against Greece. With this, He scored three goals in a row in the World Cup. His career of the National team ended in 2011 after 2011 Asian Cup tournament. In 2011-12, He re-signed a contract that he got the third highest salary and participated in the game against AFC Ajax as a captain of team. In 2012-13 season, he transferred to another team named Queens Park Rangers. During the seven season of MU, he scored 27 goals. Nowadays, His team is poor in teamwork. So, His team is in danger of relegation. But, He goes down in the history of Korea soccer and Korean is big fan of him. He is the face of Korea soccer. Hopefully, I want to see him in K-league as soon as possible. As you looked at the title of this post, Ji is my role model. Of course, It doesn't mean that I become a soccer player. I respect his mental power. And he always does his best. Because of these reasons, he is my idol.!!~!~!

My role model, Ji Sung Park. - Part. 1 -

Have you heard about the person who have two hearts?? He is Korean. His name is Ji-Sung Park. He is a famous soccer player in the world. He doesn't really have two hearts. Because he is very energetic all the game, he got the nickname. He was born in 1981. He has talents of soccer since he was young. He got a Cha Bum Kun soccer award that Cha Bum Kun soccer center give young players with exceptional talent. But he has a disadvantage. He is short and small. So, Most universities team didn't scout him. He entered the Myongji university with difficulty. One day, Myongji university team matched the Olympic team. At the game, he gave the manager named Huh Jung-Moo good impression. So, The manager selected him the member of Olympic team. He played a very active in the team. And, He was scouted by Kyoto Purple Sanga in J league. He gave the help that the team elevated to the first division league and won the FA Cup. So, the Japan Football Association selected him the best eleven in league. In 2002, he was selected for the member of National team. The national team had a friendly match with European countries. At the game, he made 2 points. Because of his excellent activities, he was chosen for the starting line up during the 2002 World Cup. He played a essential role in the advance semi-finals of the World Cup. After the 2002 World Cup, Guus Hiddink who led the Korean national team in 2002 scouted him PSV Eindhoven in Eredivisie league. During 2002-03 season, He experienced a slump. The home fans booed and jeered at him. So, Hiddink only appointed him in away match. Thanks to Hiddink 's consideration, He recovered his pace. In 2004-05 season, his team won the league and advanced semi-finals of the UEFA Champions league. He scored the first goal against Italian team Milan in the Champions League semi-finals. The home fans who booed and jeered at him complimented him. Even, the fan made a song named 'Song for Park'. Because of his remarkable activities, The magazine named 'Time' selected him 'Asia's Heroes'. Until now, thank you for your concern. Next post, I will tell you the rest of his career. Also, you can know the mean of the title.

The best of best in Korea soccer history

Nowadays, Korean soccer player's advancing abroad is expanding quickly. Korean rank in Olympic and World Cup was good. So our prestige is better than before. But, There is A korean soccer player who elevated Korean prestige in the past. His name is Cha Bum-Kun. He was born in 1953. He stepped on elite courses. He became a member of the teen national team in 1971. And He also became a member of the national team in 1972. He was the Korea's youngest national soccer player. In his career of national team, He gave Korean the memory that didn't forget. In 1976, The Presidential Cup was held. Korea was matched with Indonesia. The score was 1 : 4 , leaving 7 minutes. The score was disappointing Korean people. But, Miracle happened. He made three scores during 7 minutes. Finally, Korea defeated Indonesia. SV Darmstadt 98 in Bundesliga which wants him made a provisional contract with him. But, he should be forced to go to the military. So the contract was broken. After his military lives, he was scouted by the team named Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga in 1979. He became a first soccer player in Korea which advance Europe team. After his debut match, The magazine named KICKER which is the best soccer magazine in Germany selected him weekly best eleven. He made many score in early season. So his nickname was Tscha Bum in Germany because of his name and his thunderous ball striking ability. (bum means the sound occurred during an explosion.) In 1980, His team won the UEFA Cup. And, He selected MVP in the game. In the same year, he selected the world's best eleven. So, he participated first All star game as Korean. Because of his abilites, interesting event happened. Germany propelled nationalizing him as a German. But, the project failed. In 1983, he transferred other team named Bayer 04 Leverkusen in bundesliga which was the bottom in league. In the next season, his team ranked 7th. It was interesting!!!. Also, he selected the MVP of bundesliga in 85-86 season. In 1988, his team won the UEFA Cup. In his bundesliga career, he scored 98 goals during 308 games. This record was the most scores in league as a foreigner. After his retirement, he did many things. He was a manager of soccer team and sports commentator. Also, he operate the soccer Academy. His academy's motor is to go side by side with soccer and study, do not excessive training and do league match, not tournament. Cha is a hero of many famous soccer player in the world.