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Flag Football and the Journey Toward the 2028 LA Olympics

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The LinkO MEET UP Podcast is an interactive content sharing conversations with people practicing wellness in various fields, exploring their daily lives, philosophies, and challenges.
This episode features flag football national team coach Jung Yoo-chan.

Did you know about flag football?

Flag football is a team sport designed to make American football easier and safer by reducing the burden of equipment.
With just a ball and belts, you can play it anywhere, indoors or outdoors.
It's gaining popularity as a sport accessible to people of all ages.

And in 2028, this flag football was selected as an official event for the LA Olympics.
Coach Jung Yoo-chan is leading the Hawkeyes team in this endeavor.

“Sports have the power to connect people”

Currently, Coach Jung Yoo-chan is

• National team coach for flag football

• Coach for LB & SP positions of the American football team

• Founding member and manager of Dongtan Hawkeyes

actively working.

“American football is not just a game.
It's a way of life where 100 people gather to play, cheer, and share stories.”

The transformation from player to coach

When I first became a coach, I believed, “If I work hard, everyone will follow.”
But over time, I realized what's important is understanding what the other person wants.

“I let go of the misconception that if I liked it, others would too.
It all starts with observing the player's mindset and environment.”

Now, through observation-centered leadership,
I am leading the Hawkeyes team on their journey to the Olympics.

Dongtan Hawkeyes, the real challenge towards the Olympics

There was a time when I let everything go and took a break, but with encouragement from those around me and my wife's advice,
I founded the flag football team 'Hawkeyes'.

And just a month later, news of the LA Olympics selection came.
The challenge naturally began.

“With the goal of the Olympics, the team members went beyond simple exercise to
start dreaming a real 'dream'.”

Experience the true charm of team sports now

Through Coach Jung Yoo-chan's story,
we could glimpse the practice of wellness through sports
and his people-centered coaching philosophy.

If you want to hear a real sports story focusing on growing together rather than visible results,
play MEET UP now.

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