From Dreams to Coaching: Finding a New Path in Adversity | 大島田 Oshima Den | TEDxHSUHK
Oshima Den, born with a mixed Hong Kong-Japanese background, moved to Hong Kong at the age of 9 and became fluent in Cantonese through interactions with his relatives. Passionate about baseball from a young age, he initially aspired to become a professional player. However, a severe car accident shattered his dream, forcing him to reconsider his path. Instead of giving up on sports, he transitioned into coaching softball and became the head coach of the Hong Kong Women's Softball Team. Under his leadership, the team achieved remarkable success at the 2018 Asian Games. Beyond coaching, Den is also a well-known YouTuber, running the channel "大島與龍威", where he shares insights into Japanese food culture. In this talk, he will discuss how he found a new direction after adversity, the importance of sportsmanship, cultural adaptation, and personal growth. His journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of passion, even in the face of unexpected challenges. Oshima Den is a coach of the Hong Kong Women's Softball Team and a well-known YouTuber. He was born in Japan and has a mixed Hong Kong-Japanese background. When he was 9, he and his family moved to Hong Kong, and he became fluent in Cantonese by communicating with his relatives. In 2018, he led the Hong Kong softball team in the Asian Games where they achieved excellent results.In addition to his coaching career, Den is also active on YouTube, running a channel called "大島與龍威", where he specializes in introducing Japanese food culture. His professional journey, initially influenced by his classmates, began with a passion for baseball. Despite a serious car accident that ended his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, he dedicated himself to coaching softball, fully supporting and nurturing the Hong Kong team. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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