It’s about dare to play, dare to take action - Narupant Boonpa

The young goalkeeper enjoyed the experience of being coached by the Japanese coaching team while meeting new friends

Narupant Boonpa, a young goalkeeper from Ratchaburi Soccer School, reflected on his experience at the Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024 football clinic, where he had the opportunity to enhance his skills under the guidance of top coaches. The event, held at Polo Football Park, brought together talented youth players for a day of training focused on Japanese-style football methods. Narupant Boonpa, a young goalkeeper from Ratchaburi Soccer School, reflected on his experience at the football clinic, where he had the opportunity to enhance his skills under the guidance of top coaches. The event, held at Polo Football Park, brought together talented youth players for a day of training focused on Japanese-style football methods.

Narupant, who plays as a goalkeeper, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to train in areas crucial to his position. “I have to thank the football clinic this time for giving me a good playing experience because I am also a goalkeeper. Modern coaches want goalkeepers who are good with their feet, and I have trained in this area as well,” he said, highlighting the growing importance of footwork for goalkeepers in modern football. Narupant Boonpa, a young goalkeeper from Ratchaburi Soccer School, reflected on his experience at the Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024 football clinic, where he had the opportunity to enhance his skills under the guidance of top coaches. The event brought together talented youth players for a day of training focused on Japanese-style football methods.

With big dreams in mind, Narupant shared his ultimate goal: “My biggest dream is to become a professional footballer. I want to play for the national team and make my family comfortable.”

The clinic emphasized technical skills and strategy, which Narupant found highly beneficial for his development as a player. “Today’s event helped us train and develop our ability to play football with our feet, improve our foot-to-foot play, and practice beautiful football,” he said, noting the importance of learning how to handle the ball efficiently as a goalkeeper.

Beyond the technical lessons, Narupant appreciated the overall experience of the clinic, which allowed him to connect with other aspiring footballers. “Today, I felt happy because I got to meet new friends and train with famous and experienced coaches,” he said, emphasizing the value of teamwork and camaraderie that the clinic fostered.

For Narupant, one of the key takeaways was building confidence in his game. “Today, I personally got to play football with my feet more, dared to play, dared to take action, and always thought about which way to go and how to catch the first ball,” he explained. “In today’s training, none of the sessions were difficult because these are the basics of football—knowing how to pass, how to receive, and how to control the ball.”

The highlight of the day for Narupant was participating in the team activities, which allowed him to showcase his abilities in his favorite position. “The most fun activity today was playing on the team because I got to show off my skills, play in my favorite position, and have fun playing with my friends,” he said, reflecting on the joy of playing competitive football in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Narupant’s experience at the Mitsubishi Electric football clinic reinforced his passion for the game, and as he continues to develop his skills, his dreams of playing at the national level remain firmly in sight.