i feel that its hard to let go..

Many days ago, i went back to Anglican High and asked if they need a part time instructor. I spoke to him about how i felt the coaching shld be done and Mr Lim was keen about the idea since the coaches were busy preparing the older boys and girls for tournament. After the chat with him, i toured the school and was amazed the great change in environment. I felt its time i come back after 5 years out there.

1 week later, i got the reply and was over the moon when Mr Lim told me that i could go back and give the sec 1s training.

On the first session, i reach school at bout 130 pm though i was told that the training would start at 2pm. I reached there early cos its always my habit of reaching training place earlier. Another reason is that i felt i could talk to the students wad i felt was right for training.

But surprisingly, until 150pm, the hall was silent, no net set up. I was getting worried, did i get the place wrong? I didnt and at 2pm, i saw 1 girl bringing in a lunch packet. Subsequently, some walked in in pairs. Then, i felt a lot were needed to be done. By 230pm, i could finally talk and i ticked them off. I gave them some footwalk training and tried to correct their technique. In this field, I already have 6 years of experience, what can be hard on my 1st training?

Eversince my 1st session, the students became my consistent worry. Cos i fear, in my short term there they may not be able to learn much. I jot down my ideas on my note bk, and tot of how each player can spar with each other.

Before every session, i prayed hard. I hope they learn, follow my instructions. They are a bunch of obedient students. Many are willing to follow, though i gave them tough physical training. At the end of the day, I would try to inspire them to move on.

Finally, i had my last lesson with them 3 days ago. As usual, i would correct their techniques and tell them wad i demand. Then i told them that was the last lesson i had with them. I can still remember wad i said to them cos i meant every word. I find it hard to let go cos they only started to know my demands for the specific components and i have seen some little bit of progress there.

"..other coach might juz want u all to improve technically as a player, but not for me. I was once a player of Anglican High, and i demand more than technical improvements, the development in character and correct attitude are my utmost priority. These are my added responsibility and concern as an ex student.."