Yokohama Excellence Reports Prosperous August Community Outreach
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – September 11, 2024 – Yokohama Excellence, the professional basketball club, concluded a series of impactful hometown activities throughout August as part of its “EX Community Project,” strengthening ties with Yokohama City and its residents. The initiatives encompassed youth basketball clinics, local event appearances, and digital engagement campaigns, demonstrating the club’s commitment to fostering community spirit and promoting a lifestyle of continuous improvement.
The EX Community Project underscores Yokohama Excellence’s dedication to more than just on-court performance. By actively engaging with the city and its people, the club aims to embody its core beliefs of “Strive for Excellence” – a pursuit of greatness in mind, technique, and body - and inspire positive change within the Yokohama community.This sustained outreach is vital for building a loyal fanbase and solidifying the club’s position as a cornerstone of local culture.
Throughout August,Yokohama Excellence players and staff participated in multiple youth basketball clinics,providing instruction and mentorship to aspiring young athletes. The club also made appearances at various local events, offering opportunities for fans to interact with players and learn more about the team.
Digital engagement was a key component of the August outreach, with the club actively utilizing its social media platforms to connect with fans and share updates on team activities. Fans can find Yokohama Excellence on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@yokohamaexcellence), LINE (https://page.line.me/934bncen?openQrModal=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@yokohamaex_).The club’s mascot also maintains an active presence on X (formerly Twitter) at https://x.com/45pick80roll.
Yokohama Excellence games are also available for viewing on Basket LIVE: https://basketball.mb.softbank.jp/service/?utm_source=club&utm_medium=YE&utm_campaign=club_YE_003.
Originally founded as Tokyo Excellence, the club relocated to Yokohama in 2021 and rebranded as Yokohama Excellence / YOKOHAMA EXCELLENCE. The organization continues to build on its foundation of athletic achievement and community involvement.