Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Project 2013 boys should be the "core hockey team" for the Commonwealth Games.

On my last visit to London, on a Sunday afternoon, i took a stroll at the famous Hyde Park Speaker's Corner. This is a congregational spot where people stand on a small box expounding what they believe to a packed audience who are mainly tourists. The Speaker's Corner is suppose to be the monument of "free speech".

One of the speakers who attracted my attention was a short Asian probably Indian origin, who was enjoying insulting the British. His underlying theme was that he is in the UK to recollect the old British debt because of Britain's exploitation of the colonies. An interesting comment he made was the definition of "Commonwealth". He stated that the British colonies "wealth" was made "common" by Britain for its use. Today he says that Commonwealth is an archaic term which has no relevance in modern times.

At least at that moment his speech did bring some memories of the Commonwealth ie remainders of the Commonwealth Head of States Meetings and the Commonwealth Games, a gathering whose useful purposes is extremely difficult to fathom. However if we in-build issues such as discriminatory UK university fees, aspects of immigration & visas plus other factors, it would seem with modern times the relevance of Commonwealth and its subjects are non consequential matters to Britain.

In essence what the Speaker spoke had some bearing but on holiday i do not allow my "grey matter" to be tickled into a working mode. As fast as i heard it, i allowed it to be parked away in my brain and hopefully one day i would recall it if there was a requirement.

Following the recent comment by MHF that there shall be 2 senior teams ie one for Asian Games and the other for Commonwealth Games, my mind was able to flash back to the speech i had heard in Hyde Park Speaker's Corner on the definition of the Commonwealth. This immediately begged a question why Malaysian hockey with a 2nd team is participating in the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi later this year.

I had to ask this question because as what the Speaker mentioned in Hyde Park, the Commonwealth Games has no relevance whatsoever to the international ranking in world hockey. It is a gathering of the Commonwealth sporting fraternity to give an impression of a "gathering" of one big happy family once every 4 years. It probably symbolizes the maxim: "The sun never sets on the British Empire". Mind you the extent of the British Empire gave credence to such a statement.

The question we have to ask is: "Why are we spending all the money training a 2nd team solely for the Commonwealth Games?" It is an important question because our 1st team at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup found it difficult to overcome the teams from Pakistan and Australia who were experimenting with their sides and probably in New Delhi later this year they shall be with their best teams. There would also be India, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada who qualified to participate at the 2010 World Cup in New Delhi earlier this year, where Malaysia failed to qualify.

With this backdrop, what does MHF hope to achieve by sending a 2nd team to the Commonwealth Games. Obviously, it is a wise choice to spare the 1st team of this commitment in view of the Asian Games, which has great relevance to our international position. So going to the Commonwealth Games is all about attending a "gathering"!

If such is the thinking, why not we ask our Project 2013 boys to represent Malaysia. Use them as the core team and strengthen them with some experienced players to provide a "sense of balance" to the team. This effectively would be "building" a team for the future by providing the appropriate exposure. Yes! they would become the whipping boys and so would the 2nd team too. Might as well invest on a future team to carry the responsibilities because every defeat is only going to strengthen their resolute to get better in view of the exposures.

For Coach Dharma and his Project 2013 boys, this would become a real challenge and they know they have to get out of the "comfort zone" and perform. They would also know that they are going to be the "whipping boys" of the tournament and that itself must create the necessary pressure to perform. What an opportunity for our young boys.

This is a more realistic approach for Malaysian hockey to participate in the Commonwealth Games. MHF must be brave enough to make such a decision and the only way they can do that is to think "outside the box". I wonder whether that would be difficult for them?

The future of Malaysian hockey rests with our boys in the Project 2013 team and it is time they too face the harsh reality of the game ie carrying the burden of the nation to a tournament that has no international bearing. This itself shall provide MHF the right excuse to make such a decision. The question is whether MHF has the "guts" to make such far reaching decisions? Time will give us the answer.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

what is needed for Project 2013 currently
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1) maximum exposure
2) as many friendly games
3) as many external tournaments

If Pakistan can play a 15 year old boy in SAS tournamant to prepare him for the youth olympic games, Malaysia should see the Project team as the 2nd team and not just as 2013 team.

Europe teams have already started playing their future 2013 players in Europe competition as part of their preparation for their boys. So why are we hesitating.

These project team boys need to prepare their mind to play anyone at any time. Their mind must be design as terminators to take anyone. There shouldnt be any reason for MHF not to make Project 2013 as core players for Com'wealth as this is the future team for our country.

The boys cannot be playing in friendly matches all the time. They need to be playing in under pressured tournaments as part of the preparation for 2012 and 2013.

Hockey Observer said...

what are our goals? Gold medal? Exposure?
What are our priorities? Justify the expense?

History has always shown Malaysian Team are always result oriented every single tournament must be best.

So the question that begs to be asked when do we expose our junior and to where?

Time and time again after major tournaments like the World Cup & Olympics senior players retire and new blood is fused in, there is a feeder squad and they have 12-18 months to build the squad. That is a working system that has produced results time and time again.

What is our second layer? do we have a third layer? are they good enough to step into the shoes? Do they have enough exposure?

Time and time agains we are exposed about politics and drama minggu ini in MHF then actually someone standing to stay this is our 5 year plan, gosh that was a bit too harsh!! ok 3 years plan?

anyone?

Anonymous said...

My opinion, while mhf/msn still blur on the planning stage, we should send Project 2013 Coaches for overseas attachment asap.
They must learn how the european hockey team professionally and successfully coach and manage their team and bring back the good for the malaysian boys. For me, coaches are the main and very important core to produce a great team in the future..Send players but never send coaches for overseas attachment won't help much

Anonymous said...

It is easier said than done!

Send which team? What is the priority? These are the questions MHF needs to address first before jumping the gun.

We fail to realise that we have a problem in Malaysian structure be it in high performance or development.

Millions are spent and how many came through the system from the JB junior world cup. Ironically, hosting the JWC and finishing 12th is an achievement to some.

There is no depth in the local players. For coaches we are probably in the same situation!!!

There is no long term plan. All matters are adhoc as usual.

Over the years we talk about scientific approach.. foreign coach etc...

Is there continuity to the system in place?

Is the Malaysian approach documented?

What happen to the methodology of Malaysian playing system from Terry Walsh? Was the success of the team in 89 – 93 because of the approach? Was it because of the depth in the pool of players at that time? Could it be both?

Is the German system still in use?

Is the system obsolete?

Are majority of the players redundant?

Did the German system fit the Malaysian players and Malaysian mentality?

Can the current 2 Malaysian coaches in 2 years change the mind set and culture adopted for the last 10 years. That is if we want to make an impact prior to the 2010Olympic?

How can we have depth in the players when there is no system in place?

So the long term vision???

Anonymous said...

LOOKING AT NATIONAL TEAMS SENIOR AND 2013. WE WILL NEVER EVER PRODUCE PLAYERS LIKE MIRNAWAN, SARJIT, MANAINDERJIT, ENBARAJ, LIM, NOR SAIFUL, SAMBU, BENG HAI AND OTHERS. NOTHING CAN BE DONE.

Anonymous said...

after azlan shah event. we need to seek and ask question. do we hv quality players like before. their attitude, determination, displin, die for the nation. i always remember when watching them at tun razak stadium. they are legend and remains till today. people like sarjit, enbaraj, soon, saiful, mike, mirnawan, kuhan, gary, shanker and the clubs like yns, maybank and etc. history will never repeat again.

Anonymous said...

Hey,Askeholes,

Do not talk about history. Give encouragement and credict to all aspect of the new Hockey set-up and do not keep on comparing all the has-beens.

Reflect on the present scenerio and how the Tournament is being organised.

Are you all there? i have been to many SAS Cup in the past but the organisation is superb and because of nature, the best is ruined.

So, give credict to Tuanku, TM, Tansri and the foot soldiers especially Mike and MHF staff.

So, stop your miserable whinning can you.

Anonymous said...

DON'T TALK ABOUT HISTORY. ITS HOLDS NO WATER TODAY. LEAVE THEM IN THE MUZEUM.

TODAY'S GAME IS ALL ABOUT SPEED, SKILL, STRENGTH, FITNESS, FOCUS, INTELLIGENCE, AND TERMINATION IN THE D.

TO ATTAIN SUCH EXPERTISE, ITS NOT A ONE DAY JOB, NOT A YEAR TASK BUT OVER THE YEARS.

TO PLAY IN WORLD CUP AND OLYMPIC, EXTREME PERFECTION AND ENDURANCE NEED TO BE SEEN. THE COACH AND PLAYERS WHO SEES AND EMBRACE THIS WILL GO VERY FAR.

LETS GIVE THE COACHES AND THE TEAM WHAT THEY WANT AND THEY WILL IN RETURN GIVE US THE RESULTS THAT WE WANT.

Anonymous said...

the "CORE TEAM"must be:
-A "common wealth "team
- Near "Common" in body, mind & spirit
- No "excess baggage"/injured baggage
- a team that has room to improve in talents and skill
- a team that can perform to some standard even if it is a new team
- it must have no individual who believes he is a local/foreign celebrity
- a team that can be disciplined PRIOR to departure for the Games
- a team that knows how to talk NICELY about team-mates to the media ( compare recent interviews of Cristiano Ronaldo -as compared to those of our previous seniors....just jaguh k......)

Performance in team sport is a MULTIFACTORAL issue.The training ground STARTS AT HOME- continues on the hockey training ground - and is reflected during competitions. The discipline & psychology training starts at home.

Last minute psychology/motivational training camps by any local/abroad PHD qualification cannot instantly change the mentality and performance in athletes.

Do not let what happened in Badminton and to the spectators happen on the hockey field.It was supposed to be a" mentally strong " team

The "Core hockey team" must have some core values and it must be developed now.The training field begins at home with parents , among siblings and friends....
Work on the core values and the core training aspects to help create a core hockey team for Malaysia

Anonymous said...

Hey Askeholes

FOR FUTURE HISTORY MUST BE SAID.
PLAYERS LIKE SARJIT, LIM, MIKE, MIRNAWAN, SAIFUL, KUHAN ARE LEGENDS THAT NEVER COULD BE REPLACED. CURRENT PLAYERS ARE NOT EVEN A INCH TO THEM. MOST OF THEM ARE ASIAN ALL STARS LIKE SARJIT,MIKE,MIRNAWAN,KUHAN. LOOK AT NOW NO CHANCE.MISSED MANY OLYMPICS AND WORLD CUPS. THESE ARE THE LEGENDS THAT PLAYED DURING THE BEST ERA OF MSIAN HOCKEY. CHECK YOUR FACTS.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said... May 22, 2010 6:32 PM

Hey,Askeholes,


If you do not understand what the topic is about its core is about exposure not SAS. Guess you posted in the wrong thread ( if you know what the meaning is)

BTW begging your pardon, Malaysia especially in hockey are excellent organizer, they have been keeping the flag flying high in that department and true they have been striving and working hard improving but for SAS we are asking the quality of the team and players not the organizers. Guess you misses the point again.

sigh

Anonymous said...

The "core Hockey team" must have a good and examplery leader to lead the team both on field and off field even if the majority of the team comprises the young up and coming ones.

While the pools have already been drawn, the team is definitely going to have a " Whirlpool time" in Delhi

The last of the good leadership skills was definitely seen in Kuhan and after him none in Sapura could match his credentials till today

However the present SAS team showed some good blend between the juniors and the leadership.It looks promising because the respect and communication skills was evident and it starts from the core

We can hope for a more dynamic and resilient team no matter which team we play against in Delhi

Anonymous said...

Dear 7.35pm

Everyone is talking about the great Sapura and Kuhan the Great, can you all find out what the great SAPURA have done to Kuhan the great?

And when you all find out, please see that justice is done.

Do not be a good time mama.

Anonymous said...

Definition-leadership:

A simple definition of leadership is that leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.

Put even more simply, the leader is the inspiration and director of the action. He or she is the person in the group that possesses the combination of personality and skills that makes others want to follow his or her direction.

In business, leadership is welded to performance. Effective leaders are those who increase their companys' bottom lines.

Anonymous said...

WE WILL NEVER EVER GET PLAYERS LIKE MIRNAWAN SARJIT MANINDERJIT, KUHAN, ENBARAJ, SAMBU, LIM, SOON, HADI, SAIFUL, SHANKER. GOOD DAYS AT TUN RAZAK WITH VADAI AND BEERS. THEY ARE LEGENDS.

Anonymous said...

The Coach should be changed. 4 who went to Myanmar did not sit for their SPM because of the coaches advice that he will work out something with the Education Ministry. Problem not solved till now , players losers . Team management and MHF did not care to find out. This may be the reason why schools dont trust in non teacher coaches.

Anonymous said...

reply to 27th may 2010,5.30pm
Are you aware or understand what topic are we talking about? please read the topic and dont lari tajuk..
thanks

Anonymous said...

I dont think anybody has lari dari tajuk. Ask the coach who promise to work out someting for the 4 players to answer.They are already failures yet MHF trust them to handle the age group team.When i say failure, means in acheaving academic goals. Look at the coach and assistant coach of the 2013?All u see is failure on their face.Yet we can trust them with this young kids.This year What promise are u going to make to the SPM students.When Terry Walsh was coaching Malaysia he made sure the players follow their academic studies. He was a good example because he has set a good example. He was highly educated. WHAT IS THE 2013 COACH AND HIS ASS PLANING TO SET? Students dont sit for you exams and dont study, play hockey! To all parents please beware of ths bloodsuckers, they are going to spoil the life of your child.

Anonymous said...

oh...terry did that?interesting. Who was studying that time when he was coaching the senior team and did he coach the under 18 team?
Is there sports school at that time? And last time the players are from academic school who excel in both field who can manage time well,not like nowadays,most of the players are hopeless in studies but when they fail or dont do well in their studies, they(teachers) will say" this is because the national coach just thinking about hockey not their academic".
Brian and calvin, perfect examples.
they never miss training and they did well in their studies. Why? because the teachers last time will help them on their studies without disturbing their training.
Now, other way around... moreover we have sports school.
Now you telling all parents what project 2013 coaches did wrong, but did they really do the mistake!
i dont know. Are the coaches more powerful then the Kementerian Pelajaran for them to give instruction to the boys regarding their studies?
Just let the Project team 2013 management excel in sports.
We want hockey to grow, its good to have opposition,we need a good opposition not stupid opposition without grounds.

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Anonymous said...

If this blog site can also be an instructional site besides the usual stuff, then let this article in the STAR paper be food for thought for others.We hope to have a better "core hockey team" with good inherent qualities someday....For those who can digest things further log on to the INTAN website...let learning be a lifelong process on the field and off field.



THE STAR
Saturday May 29, 2010
Communication top quality in leadership
By TEE LIN SAY
linsay@thestar.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR: The number one quality in a leader that employees want is communication ability. The leader must be able to engage with his staff, be visible and share his strategy with them, said Ranstad, the second largest human resource (HR) services organisation globally in its 2010 World of Work Report.
“Leadership is communication, which leads to retention of staff. Previously, employees wanted their leaders to be honest and transparent; today, these are inherent qualities that are expected,” said Clarke.

Anonymous said...

Dear all,
Plz let the Project 2013 players to complete their graduation first. Don't spoil their growth and learning process by pamper them so much and giving an early graduation to them. Their journey just only started and there's still a long way to go. For their coaches, don't simply create propaganda by publisize and praising them so much as it will create A Big Head to become A Big Loser soon..If they really the best material we had now to regain the Malaysian Hockey Glory, lets make it into reality without skipping any process..So that we will get a good deliverables..soon.....

Anonymous said...

May 28,11.46,

1)For your info,all 4 players are dropout from myanmar squad.
2)All form 5 boys from Bdr Penawar got enough to qualify for university.
3)Coach told all 4 boys not to play SIGMA games but the teachers and JPJS official told the boys to play and latered their trial exam.
4)All Bdr Penawar boys did not play SIGMA games.
5)Players and their parents have gone to the ministry and have found what went wrong.
6)The culprit is in BJSS now since you BJSS cant get over with your ego and talk so much.Go and find out what went wrong.
7)MHF have send a letter to the Ministry and Education minister.
8)All the boys are still coming for training and not crying like babies in some school.
9)JPJS official says the main person who went all out to make sure this boys trial exam are not accepted is none other than BJSS principal.

This reply is for others who dont know and not for you because you people simply cant understand.

1)First you talk bad about other coaches training programme.
2)Then you accused student having sex in the toilet.Then you suspend the school boy.
3)The boy denied and felt ashamed for something he didnt do.He was pressured everyday and he thinks the school wants him out.He get out of the school but you cant accept it.U blame the coaches who has no choice but to help his players who is down with tears.
4)U want to play in MHL but MHF say no to you because you have played in mhl div 1 so you cant play in the premier league.U cant accept that and you get tangle with unikl about the Form 5 school leavers that unikl wants.Dont you know Div 1 top 2 teams comes in the premier during quarter final.You cant understand that.U then make sure no plyers are allowed to play for other teams.
5)Now you want to revenge the project team because you think you are so powerful.You stop the form 5 boys from attending the Project 2013 training but you allowed the boys in all local tournaments.Now you say the boys are not interested in playing for the project team which is the national team because of the coaches.
6)When Bdr Penawar boys stays in your school, you give them hell when you have the chance to help them.But NO,they didnt bring their books or uniform so they cant attend class.But parents "WATCH OUT COACHES ARE BLOODSUCKERS".Do you know all Form 5 BPSS boys dont want to attend training if they are suppose to stay and study in BJSS.
7)People might be angry with you,but if anybody condems BJSS in the blog,it must be project 2013 coaches.Lets attack them.Go outside and see what is going on.You have many people who are not happy.

The team have get over it and move on.So wake up,who is losing not you and me but the poor players.Look on a wider scope.

Lastly remember there is GOD above us who is really powerful not you. Fear him and never you.

Anonymous said...

Dear Gandhi,

Excellence is what MHF should pursue.In my mind the essence of excellence as "Gerge Will" said "Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence.

Growing up I was taught that anything worth doing is worth doing well.Excellence does not happen by chance.It takes total commitment and consistent effort to be the best we can be.

The core players,coaches and manager in Project 2013 must be place in a programme where we continuously seeking improvement,learning and developing.

For a start participating in the Commonwealth games certainly gives a good exposure.

Greek poet "Hesiod" states

"Before the gates of excellence the high Gods have placed sweat,long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first but when the heights are reached then there is ease.though grievously hard in the winning".

Embrace any and all opportunities to learn and improve.

In short the is no excellence without focused labor.

Thank You.

Anonymous said...

Part 2

1)Do you know that project team trains very early morning with the flood lights on and finish training early for the boys to go to school but u r total dissapoitment when you dont help the Bdr Penawar boys to attend school.U r so selfish but u say u care for the children.
2)The boy you suspend,his twin brother came to your house and plead not to expel his twin brother from the school but you threaten to expel him too.You even ask him for a fight.I KNOW
3)All the form 5 boys you force them to write a letter stating they themself do not want to play.U start shouting and yelling before you got their signature.I KNOW.
4)During MHL finals,u told all the boys their sitting position and not to sit at certain place.U stop them to speak and contact wt project coaches.I KNOW
5)U make false allegation saying coaches and players were drinking in Myanmar.Your ministry people were told to make a formal complain.But u didnt.I KNOW.
6)You torture the boys until they crack up.One boy happened to be "rasuk by makhluk halus".This is crack up not stupid mahluk halus.I KNOW.
7)When BJSS jrs playing BPSS jrs in the bus before the game you say "Bila lawan nanti nak pukul bola,ingat bola tu macam muka BABI coach2 dan manager project.U use all vulgar words on project coaches.U say "Saya tahu u orang rapat dgn coach project,pergilah cakap dgn dia,saya tak takut.I KNOW.
8)U send a sms message saying "knp coach2 project masih maki hamun pemain BJSS" which we never did.I KNOW.
9)U went to meet TM and told the coach is the one who told the players that they can skip training and come back after the examanation.I KNOW
10)Now you r saying the europe tour clashes with asean u-18 team tournament which mhf has told project has no problem.U can send your players to Asean meet.

"Apabila kejahatan dibalas kejahatan itu adalah dendam,apabila kebaikan dibalas kebaikan tu perkara biasa,bila kebaikan dibalas kejahatan tu adalah kejam.Tapi .....apabila kejahatan dibalas kebaikan itu adalah sifat yg mulia lagi terpuji."

I KNOW

Anonymous said...

Hello Mr I KNOW,
U know nuts. U r talking rubbish. U can anytime walk to school or meet the players anywhere to ask about this. Don't talk rubbish just like you. U want the post, please apply. Or if you have the balls, come and go and see him personally. Don't hide behind this forum.
If not go back to Perlis and help your state if you are good as you claim. Your state also don't want you. That is your standard.You will never improve in life and in hockey.
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