No better way to
interact with the Japanese kids and get to know them better than on the
football field, and this trip was the best way to do it. Traveling from
North to South we were able to see most of the country, see the sights
and most importantly mesh with the Japanese kids in many different
areas. Having JR, Keiko and Judge Ito with us, made it all the better.
The experience was most definitely an unforgettable; un…believable one!
Thanks to all who were there to share it!
Lara
The Japan
trip was an amazing experience. My favorite part of the trip was playing
football with Japanese kids and teaching them the game of flag
football. My favorite sight seeing place was going to Hiroshima because
it brought back reality to the trip and it was extremely interesting
learning about the A Bomb. However, what i enjoyed most was sharing the
experience with my team and friends. It was an experience which will
never be forgotten.
Cameron
This trip
was indescribable. There are not any words that come to mind about this
trip. This trip changed my life because I never thought I would ever be
invited to play and teach football to Japanese Kids. I made a couple few
friends on this trip. my best friend I made in this trip was Jumpei. He
was the easiest person to talk to on the trip of the other kids. Jumpei
Lived in Oregon and then moved back to Japan. I didn’t really have a
favorite part of the trip. The whole trip was amazing. If I had to think
of 1 or 2 words to describe this trip the word would be Life Changing.
Thank you
very much fried for letting me go on this trip
Joel
Brodsky
Dear Fried,
As you lived and saw during the last few weeks, dreams do come
true!!!
Who would have thought our kids would accomplish so much in such little
time, two weeks went by and as the days went by, when we thought it was
a
perfect day, the day after was even better.
See our kids, showing a high degree of discipline and respect on and off
the
field, tells me that the four years my kids ,(Bryan and Michael) spend
with
you and the team they have learn a lot, they have learn that football is
not
only a game is an instrument of peace ,is a language, is “lets
have a great
time “and much more .
Being part of a travel team is a way of life, to see how much they
love
their team mates and how much they respect their friends and opponents
shows
me that you did for them more then being a football couch.
You show them by example that they can accomplish whatever dream they
will
have, with determination , perseverance, and will they can reach
further
then they even can dream.
For all those mention above I thank you. Thank you for let me be
part of
your dream ,but more thank you for let me see my kids growing into great
athletes, great team mates, and awesome human beings.
As far Mitch, I doubt anyone can ever find the appropriate words to
really
thank him , for the amount of work and dedication to the program, to our
kids, to the JCC and to the community.
Bryan had learn a lot from Mitch in these past years and I think he
could
not have found a better person to learn from.
Hope we will have more dreams to dream and more dreams to see come
true!!!
Gus
As a
parent, the Japan trip provided a daily testimony of how our kids can
proudly wear many hats. They were extraordinary in conveying the Mo
Steel, JCC, NFL, Jewish Community and the United States of America
messages of goodwill.
As Mo Steel, they are a remarkable family. As JCC members they are
endowed athletes. As NFL ambassadors they are Flag Football
National Champs. As Americans they are Team USA. As part of
the Jewish community they are engaged Jews. At the end of
the day, this trip reaffirmed that our children are true citizens of the
world.
Thank you David for the time to reflect and many, many thanks for
believing in our boys and giving them the opportunity to fly high.
Eva
Eva Rub
This trip
was simply amazing. There are not many people who in their entire
lifetimes get to experience what us 37 people did the past 13 days. From
the traveling throughout Japan to the satisfaction we got from the
smiles on the Japanese children's faces, this trip was unbelievable.
Helping kids and spreading the game of flag football on the same trip,
well you couldn’t ask for much better than that.
Andrew
Brodsky
How amazing
to have been part of a perfect plan.
How
gratifying to watch my son and your sons share cultures and spread
goodwill.
How awesome
to have new friends around the world who share the same values.
How
thankful I am to have shared this journey with you all.
Susan Fried
What can I
say about our trip to Japan. It was an experience I will never forget.
We were able to learn many things from the Japanese culture and people
and also be able to play football with teams from all around the
country. This trip showed me how the other side of the world is and how
kids around the world are, but in conclusion this was a trip that will
always be in my heart and in my memory.
Gavin
The trip to Japan was amazing. I had the greatest
experience ever. I learned a lot about Japan and its culture. I also
learned about Japan’s history. The trip to Japan changed my life. I am
so thankful that I got the chance to participate in this incredible
experience.
Marcos Leib
This
experience was something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. To
play football in Japan and be able to interact with kids from another
culture is amazing. I was able to experience and learn about the
Japanese. I am fortunate to play on the best flag football team in the
USA and to be able to represent my country. . To share with all of my
friends on this trip was also a reason this trip was AMAZING.
From Brett
While
the people, the chemistry, and all the interactions, made every moment
of the trip unforgettable, the most important lesson that I learned from
the trip, was that if you have a dream, a passion and reluctantly work
at it and nurture it, more likely than not, it will become a reality.
Paul Rush's
Dream to bring football to Japan, teaches us this lesson.
Thank You
David, Mitch, Steve, JR And of Course Masatoshi Sun for the hours of
preparation, and planning, which ultimately resulted in an experience
which I am sure has altered the paths of many of our lives.
Gary
Heldenmuth.
For me this
trip was amazing. it was awesome to see how these guys were able to
change so many lives just by doing what they love to do and teaching the
game they love to play to others. It was also cool for me to see from a
different view of behind the camera the expressions and appreciation
coming from the faces of the Japanese kids and i thought that was
something amazing.
Hanna
ps.
I am so grateful to have been able to come on this s trip. it was
definitely a once in a life time experience that I will never forget.
and I wanted to thank u for everything . i cant even imagine how much
work was put in to make this trip happen an I wanted to thank u for
allowing me to be a part of it
Dear Fried, I am so grateful for the great experience you let me have I
had a blast in Japan with you and the team my favorite parts were
definitely making new friends and just overall having the experience
thank you so much,
Steven "big nelson" Feld
