Kim Joo-chan, starting as a Doosan coach, “I will be a coach who communicates with me, thanks deeply for love.[SS 인터뷰]

KIA Kim Joo-chan. Reporter Kang Young-jo [email protected]

[스포츠서울 장강훈기자] “There is no regret because I did my best. I am trying to start a new life with an excitement.”

Kim Joo-chan (40), who took off the KIA uniform and entered Doosan as a coach, left a final greeting to the fans. On the 8th, through the Ricoh Sports Agency, Kim Joo-chan conveyed his retirement feelings and expectations for a new start as a coach.

“The fans gave me so much love. I couldn’t tell you much because I wasn’t good at speaking, but I want to say that I really appreciate your support. I will never forget it.” Kim Joo-chan, who was the most memorable to win the combined victory in 2017, said, “I was so happy that it was my first victory, so I could not express it in words. I have no regrets because I did my best while playing active duty. I think all retired players will be similar, but it’s cool,” he said.

He also considered extending his active duty, but turned to a leader. Kim Joo-chan said, “I was looking for the team and Doosan gave me a new opportunity. “If I start coaching right after retirement, I think there will be many parts that can help the players, so I chose it without much thought.” He is silent and has a blunt image, but when he becomes a team mate, he plays well and treats him warmly. Even if the KIA was unable to participate in the game due to injuries, etc., it was often seen that he gave advice to juniors at the back of Dougout.

Kim Joo-chan said, “I have confidence in communicating with young players. I am confident that my eyes to read the main base and the game situation during active duty were second to none. When I convey my know-how to the players, I want to become a leader who finds answers together without coercion.”
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