Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Rumour of the moment
nicholas 'carlos' yip and cheng 'ah beng' wei are going to become brother-in-laws! apparently in a red carpet socialite gathering, cheng wei was seen to be hitting on nicholas's girlfriend. upon finding out her relationship status, he smoothly switched tack like a ronaldinho flip-flap and started asking about her sister! however, it remains to be seen whether this mysterious 'sister' will be making a public appearance any time soon... in the meantime, cheng wei will be clinging fast to his hopes and dreams. may he prosper and fight the falling birth rates!
Training on Tuesday 30 0ct
today coach sick. so sam took over. about 19 ppl for training. pitch was really wet, so we geared up in shoes. did the regular agility training. today's twist was to memorise a running pattern (e.g. cone 1 to cone 4 to cone 7 to cone 3 to cone 9), and execute it from memory. this involved going to different cones in a 3X3 format. 5 reps.
then we did the regular 5BX.
1. 50Xdouble toe hop. 25Xleft toe hop. 25Xright toe hop. (total of 100 hops lah)
2. 10Xdouble leg spring
3. 10Xdouble leg spring 360
4. 10Xdouble leg knee to chest
5. 10Xspike aka flying 'V'
then we had resistance (running against your partner who is pushing you back) followed by a fireman lift. 3 reps each. end of training.
after that, we went to play street soccer at the tennis courts. 3 teams, one goal out. after some left, became 2 teams. roughly about 6v6. then when left with 2 teams it was 7v7.
a big welcome back to yihang! he's now exercising his big toe. congratulations!!!! oh and another thing - i made a mistake in the previous post. that wasn't raihan's girlfriend who joined us for dinner on friday. it was his godsister.
then we did the regular 5BX.
1. 50Xdouble toe hop. 25Xleft toe hop. 25Xright toe hop. (total of 100 hops lah)
2. 10Xdouble leg spring
3. 10Xdouble leg spring 360
4. 10Xdouble leg knee to chest
5. 10Xspike aka flying 'V'
then we had resistance (running against your partner who is pushing you back) followed by a fireman lift. 3 reps each. end of training.
after that, we went to play street soccer at the tennis courts. 3 teams, one goal out. after some left, became 2 teams. roughly about 6v6. then when left with 2 teams it was 7v7.
a big welcome back to yihang! he's now exercising his big toe. congratulations!!!! oh and another thing - i made a mistake in the previous post. that wasn't raihan's girlfriend who joined us for dinner on friday. it was his godsister.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Training on Friday 26 Oct
today's account courtesy of vincent, evan, chris, and wayne. about 9 ppl for training today. started off with the regular agility drills. step ladder etc. fun activity - you have to solve a mathematical equation during the drill, and when you finish, must give the answer to sam. otherwise ten push up. vincent and umar kena jialat jialat sia...
then did interval. 6X200m. sprint as fast as you can. rest for 1 min. finally, did fireman lift 3 reps of about 10m. then went to gym. did the various exercises, followed lastly by ab workout. end of training.
so in the end, we didn't play any wargame or capture the flag. ended up at fong seng for dinner/supper. talk cock, sing song, play mahjong - good clean wholesome fun. more of you guys should come next time! ppl who attended - raihan, sudi, fong, chris, evan, wayne, vincent, raihan's girlfriend, renji (ex-trialist, now in eusoff).
then did interval. 6X200m. sprint as fast as you can. rest for 1 min. finally, did fireman lift 3 reps of about 10m. then went to gym. did the various exercises, followed lastly by ab workout. end of training.
so in the end, we didn't play any wargame or capture the flag. ended up at fong seng for dinner/supper. talk cock, sing song, play mahjong - good clean wholesome fun. more of you guys should come next time! ppl who attended - raihan, sudi, fong, chris, evan, wayne, vincent, raihan's girlfriend, renji (ex-trialist, now in eusoff).
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Quote of the moment (revised - thanks evan!)
"my cousin is fully grown one ok!"
- andy "i-don't-want-to-get-sweaty" ng, nus footballer
- andy "i-don't-want-to-get-sweaty" ng, nus footballer
Training on Thursday 25 Oct
about 16 ppl for training today. coach didn't come, so renyi helped out. he's an ex-nus player, currently coaching the nus girls' team, and some other college team i think... not sure lah.
started out with 2 touch possession football. half field. then we transited to 1 touch. then back to 2 touch.
4 key points:
- know where you're gonna pass before receiving the ball
- pass smartly i.e. not to a team mate who is surrounded by opponents
- short pass is good, but when it gets crowded, must 'thup thup thup, long ball' i.e. release from pressure
- train up on passing technique. sometimes idea is there, but execution is pangsai (chinese for faeces) want to pass to feet, make sure it's accurate. want to pass into space, make sure weigh pass properly.
then we went into two sides with one neutral team. about 5v5. free touch. 3 goal posts for each team, stop ball on the line.
key point:
this exercise was to train up attacking play. this means width (must open up when you have possession) and depth (must have players near and players far). don't be afraid to use the neutral players at the end of the pitch (see previous training's key point). don't always depend on individual creativity - some is good, but cannot last one... also look for the penetrative pass - passing into space behind an opponent for a team mate to run onto.
finished up with shooting practice, right and left foot, from the right and left sides of the penalty arc respectively. pass, lay, shoot. take turns. end of training.
started out with 2 touch possession football. half field. then we transited to 1 touch. then back to 2 touch.
4 key points:
- know where you're gonna pass before receiving the ball
- pass smartly i.e. not to a team mate who is surrounded by opponents
- short pass is good, but when it gets crowded, must 'thup thup thup, long ball' i.e. release from pressure
- train up on passing technique. sometimes idea is there, but execution is pangsai (chinese for faeces) want to pass to feet, make sure it's accurate. want to pass into space, make sure weigh pass properly.
then we went into two sides with one neutral team. about 5v5. free touch. 3 goal posts for each team, stop ball on the line.
key point:
this exercise was to train up attacking play. this means width (must open up when you have possession) and depth (must have players near and players far). don't be afraid to use the neutral players at the end of the pitch (see previous training's key point). don't always depend on individual creativity - some is good, but cannot last one... also look for the penetrative pass - passing into space behind an opponent for a team mate to run onto.
finished up with shooting practice, right and left foot, from the right and left sides of the penalty arc respectively. pass, lay, shoot. take turns. end of training.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Check it out!!
sEXPOSE! luke is pasted all over the walls in FASS man!!!! super hot lah luke... hair all nicely in place some more...
Quote of the moment
"eh, today so much solar radiation, how come still got puddle arh?"
- cheng "emo ah beng" wee, nus footballer
- cheng "emo ah beng" wee, nus footballer
Training on Tuesday 23 Oct
about 22 players in attendance today. field 2 was open, so we used boots. started out with 2 rounds warm up. then we did 2 sides possession play. 2 touch football. every 7 passes 1 goal. or if you pass to your team mate through the various cones set up, also 1 goal.
after that we did 2 side football. but with a twist. see the thing is at any one time, half of one team will be running around the four corner flags. this means in the match one team will have a numerical advantage over the other team. the larger team then has to play with one touch, while the other team has free touch. once the runners return, the smaller team now becomes the team with the numerical advantage. so they now use one touch while the other team has free touch. each running group ran about 4 rounds.
then, we did 2 side football again, but this time 6v6, with neutral players on the outside. 2 touch football. did about 5 sets. then cool down with 2 rounds. following which 50 push ups 50 sit ups. end of training.
the keys of today's training - always know where you are going to pass, or what you are going to do with the ball, even before you receive the ball. next, when outnumbered (during the second exercise), stay close as a unit and soak up the pressure, instead of closing down aimlessly and being passed off the park. lastly (this point was brought up during the last exercise), play more direct football. instead of passing around the pitch to look nice, you can also look for the deep penetrative ball to the neutral player who can then knock the ball down for another player to score.
oh yes - and a big shoutout shout out to kola! (is that how your name is spelt?) PhD student (from nigeria i think). he joined us for training today, and maybe in the future too...
after that we did 2 side football. but with a twist. see the thing is at any one time, half of one team will be running around the four corner flags. this means in the match one team will have a numerical advantage over the other team. the larger team then has to play with one touch, while the other team has free touch. once the runners return, the smaller team now becomes the team with the numerical advantage. so they now use one touch while the other team has free touch. each running group ran about 4 rounds.
then, we did 2 side football again, but this time 6v6, with neutral players on the outside. 2 touch football. did about 5 sets. then cool down with 2 rounds. following which 50 push ups 50 sit ups. end of training.
the keys of today's training - always know where you are going to pass, or what you are going to do with the ball, even before you receive the ball. next, when outnumbered (during the second exercise), stay close as a unit and soak up the pressure, instead of closing down aimlessly and being passed off the park. lastly (this point was brought up during the last exercise), play more direct football. instead of passing around the pitch to look nice, you can also look for the deep penetrative ball to the neutral player who can then knock the ball down for another player to score.
oh yes - and a big shoutout shout out to kola! (is that how your name is spelt?) PhD student (from nigeria i think). he joined us for training today, and maybe in the future too...
Monday, October 22, 2007
Quote of the moment
"I join nus soccer cos i thought goalkeeper no need do fitness training with the rest of the squad, but it turns out not to be..."
- david 'the legendary' lee
- david 'the legendary' lee
Quote of the moment
"The only reason I want to win the world championship is so I can get down to some serious drinking..."
- Kimi Raikonnen, New F1 Racing World Champion
- Kimi Raikonnen, New F1 Racing World Champion
Quote of the moment
"if i weren't a footballer, i'd probably still be a virgin..."
- peter crouch, liverpool fc benchwarmer
- peter crouch, liverpool fc benchwarmer
Rumour of the moment
in an amazing turn of events, david 'the legendary' lee has decided to run for eusoff hall prom king. despite his various attempts to downplay his intentions, he made an amazing u-turn at last evening's teamNUS night. "i know many said i wouldn't run, but after considering the competition, i feel compelled to at least give the other eusoffians something to cheer about." this no doubt has ruffled many feathers. chris 'face of the year' kang will definitely feel the effects of this latest declaration. his stork is going down man. and russell 'the original prom king' perreira (sorry no spellcheck) was equally taken aback and livid upon hearing the news. "i am appalled at the lack of courtesy from my counterpart. this was just unexpected, unethical, unprofessional, unfashionable, unclassy, unacceptable, and totally under the table. he'll be hearing from my lawyer soon. wait. what's my major ah?"
Training on Monday 22 Oct
today was shoes. both pitches were closed. about 16 ppl for training. we started off with 10 rounds, slow pace. did some stretching. then did 5 sets of 800m i.e. another 10 rounds lah. first two sets 3min 30s. 3rd set 4min. last 2 sets back to 3min 30s. in between each set, we did some strengthening exercises. 1st rest - 25 sit ups and 25 push ups. 2nd rest - 10 burpies and 15 tuck jumps. 3rd rest - same as 1st rest. 4th rest - i don't know what coach calls it, but it's basically a burpie without having to stand up. we did 10 of those, and 10 jack knifes. last rest - same as 1st and 3rd rest. end of training. tmr's match DON'T FORGET TO BRING SHOES.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Capture the Flag
if ever we get to play "capture the flag"....
this game has to be played under the cover of darkness. more fun! basically, there are two teams, each with a flag. the objective of the game is to 'capture' the other team's flag.
each team has a homeland, making a total of 2 big areas (there is a boundary line, don't worry). you will hide your flag in your own homeland. when you are in your own homeland, you can catch opponents and put them in your jail. when you are in the foreign land i.e. the opponent's homeland, the opponent can catch you and put you in their jail. you can only be released from jail by being tagged by your own team member.
the idea then is to be able to infiltrate the other team's homeland, and be able to look for the hidden flag. once found, the game is over. i tell you, it may not sound so exciting on screen, but when you play it, and you manage to infiltrate, and you keep having to look over your shoulder while trying to locate that elusive flag... super high man i tell you!
this game has to be played under the cover of darkness. more fun! basically, there are two teams, each with a flag. the objective of the game is to 'capture' the other team's flag.
each team has a homeland, making a total of 2 big areas (there is a boundary line, don't worry). you will hide your flag in your own homeland. when you are in your own homeland, you can catch opponents and put them in your jail. when you are in the foreign land i.e. the opponent's homeland, the opponent can catch you and put you in their jail. you can only be released from jail by being tagged by your own team member.
the idea then is to be able to infiltrate the other team's homeland, and be able to look for the hidden flag. once found, the game is over. i tell you, it may not sound so exciting on screen, but when you play it, and you manage to infiltrate, and you keep having to look over your shoulder while trying to locate that elusive flag... super high man i tell you!
Training on Thursday 18 Oct
short training today due to the game. started with 2v2. free touch, put the ball on the line. each duo did about 5-7 reps. then we played counter attack football. basically, there are two boxes. red will keep possession while green tries to win it, and pass over to the other box, where all have to run over and do it again, but this time with green keeping possession. the 'monkey' team must always leave a player behind in the other box to wait for the long ball, which also means the team keeping possession will have 1 extra man lah. end of training.
oh and we lost the game to SCC 2-0.
oh and we lost the game to SCC 2-0.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Training on Tuesday 16 Oct
today, it was raining. bah humbug. still, thank God for the nice cooling weather. just hope it doesn't rain on thursday during the game. so we all gathered at MPSH1 once again. which serves as a reminder to all players - bring your shoes for every training. if scared heavy, can store with the hall people at least. or you can store with the central library 'locker' (that has no lock, but i can tell you from personal experience is quite safe one). or i'm sure junhao will loan you his personal locker space if you ask him nicely enough. 0155. outside MPSH male toilet. hehe... anyways.
about 20 odd ppl came for training. started off with zig zag runs from cone to cone. after 2 reps, we went again but this time every two cones had a different exercise - side skip, high knee lift, butt kick, cadence, back track, stride.
then, using the cones in the same position, we had a pass and move from cone to cone, 2 touch maximum, with the last player dribbling back to the start. did about 5 reps.
after which, we separated into groups of 3 for 3v3, put the ball on the line. 2 mins per match. played about 8 matches each.
lastly we had a seven-minute sprint exercise. basically, a relay/ambulance run, but with no competition, and no baton/cone. end of training.
after that, about 7-9 players went over to MPSH5 to watch IVP basketball where NUS entered the FINAL beating NYP 72-64 i think. wah lau. happy for them sia. well guys, if they can do it, WE CAN DO IT TOO!!!!
one thing to note - our traditional end-of-year training trip has lost its funding, so we'll have to self-fund if we do go. although it is optional, this trip is really really good for team spirit, game prep, and exposure. the more you pay, the further you go. let's do one times good one lah guys. GO LONDON!!! PLAY WITH PREMIERSHIP YOUTH TEAMS!! GET SPOTTED! MIGRATE! AND BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR!!!!!!
want to dream, dream big right...
about 20 odd ppl came for training. started off with zig zag runs from cone to cone. after 2 reps, we went again but this time every two cones had a different exercise - side skip, high knee lift, butt kick, cadence, back track, stride.
then, using the cones in the same position, we had a pass and move from cone to cone, 2 touch maximum, with the last player dribbling back to the start. did about 5 reps.
after which, we separated into groups of 3 for 3v3, put the ball on the line. 2 mins per match. played about 8 matches each.
lastly we had a seven-minute sprint exercise. basically, a relay/ambulance run, but with no competition, and no baton/cone. end of training.
after that, about 7-9 players went over to MPSH5 to watch IVP basketball where NUS entered the FINAL beating NYP 72-64 i think. wah lau. happy for them sia. well guys, if they can do it, WE CAN DO IT TOO!!!!
one thing to note - our traditional end-of-year training trip has lost its funding, so we'll have to self-fund if we do go. although it is optional, this trip is really really good for team spirit, game prep, and exposure. the more you pay, the further you go. let's do one times good one lah guys. GO LONDON!!! PLAY WITH PREMIERSHIP YOUTH TEAMS!! GET SPOTTED! MIGRATE! AND BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR!!!!!!
want to dream, dream big right...
Friday, October 12, 2007
VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
HEY GUYS! WHO WANTS TO VISIT UMAR FOR HARI RAYA THIS SUNDAY 14 OCT??? LEAVE A COMMENT, EMAIL ME (fongxiongkun@gmail.com), CALL/SMS ME (97552894), MSN ME (treeandtoilet2@hotmail.com), JUST LET ME KNOW!!! WE WILL PROBABLY MEET 10AM. HE LIVES IN TAMPINES, BUT I WON'T DISCLOSE HIS ADDRESS HERE DUH.
GET IN TOUCH!!!!
GET IN TOUCH!!!!
Quote of the moment
"For me, training is the most important thing... Now the players understand how important the training is and sometimes players come to me and say that they have played too much and need to train. When they say this, you know they truly understand..."
- Pako Ayestaran, Rafa Benitez's ex-gay buddy i.e. assistant manager
- Pako Ayestaran, Rafa Benitez's ex-gay buddy i.e. assistant manager
Training on Friday 12 Oct
had about 16 ppl in attendance. started off with the regular sprint drills by sam. run hop hop hop run hop hop hop hop run zigzag zigzag zigzag run hop hop hop run ladder run to the end. did 5 reps. DON'T FORGET THE KEY POINT - BURST OFF AFTER EVERY LANDING. then we did the sam 5BX. bounce on balls of feet 50 times, bounce on left/right foot 25 times each, 360 spinning jump left and right 5 times each, reach for the sky 10 times, etc etc. then we did a cute drill. 5 in a row. one whistle run to side A; two whistles run to side B. so started off with simply hopping from one side to the other, then progressed to facing funny directions, and finally to hopping in a circle. COCKS OF THE DAY have to go to junhao and fong xiongkun. one was the only fella to go in the wrong direction (good distraction mark!) and the other was the only one to fall down (raihan - why you never come and learn how to dive?!)
then progressed to gym. this week's exercises were bench press, power clean, bending down on each foot, leg circuit, and squats with weights. sorry i don't have the exact names. and of course followed by our favourite ab workout which had us grunting like a mass sausage orgy. end of training.
another COCK OF THE DAY has to go to previous prize winner chengwee. he was being a cock, so junhao whipped him with a towel and fong xiongkun kicked him in the hamstring. then chengwee ran towards H and asked for help - and then H slapped in the upper arm. WHAT A COCK!
then progressed to gym. this week's exercises were bench press, power clean, bending down on each foot, leg circuit, and squats with weights. sorry i don't have the exact names. and of course followed by our favourite ab workout which had us grunting like a mass sausage orgy. end of training.
another COCK OF THE DAY has to go to previous prize winner chengwee. he was being a cock, so junhao whipped him with a towel and fong xiongkun kicked him in the hamstring. then chengwee ran towards H and asked for help - and then H slapped in the upper arm. WHAT A COCK!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Quote of the moment...
"everyone is human, everyone has frailties, and everyone makes mistakes... sometimes players go through a bad spell and have bad games, but you have to have belief, trust, and faith in your squad..." - steve mclaren, england manager
Training on Thursday 11 Oct
today there were about 16 ppl, including 3 keepers in training. we started off with 3 groups of 4. the four would pass around in a grid. upon the whistle, they would leave the ball and run to the next grid. did about 3 reps. then we did another 3 reps, but this time, upon whistle one would play a long ball to the next grid, and the passing would continue from there. then we did another 3 reps, this time we would pass the ball among each other along the way to the next grid. all this while, coach would be taking the keepers.
then, we split into groups of 3. we played one long ball, one short ball. C long ball to A, A short pass to B, B long ball to C, C short ball to A, A long ball to B... you get the drift. keepers continued with coach.
then we played two sides. 4v4. 2 touch. half field. the javelin was playing with us too. it hit junhao, but i think it rebounded off his thick skin. while 2 teams played, the other ran around the 4 corner flags. 65 seconds. one lap change. total we did about 4 laps i think. keepers did not have to run as coach would work with them for the 65 seconds - but i think nicholas may have ran once or twice.
then we finished off with crossing and finishing. two lines on either side of the posts. upon whistle, the first player in each line would run behind the goalpost, switching positions. one would then sling a cross field (only half the pitch lah) pass to the other player, continue running, and finish. did about 12 reps. the key was to keep the passing sharp, and on the ground. "with no pressure, and all the time in the world, i want to see some goals!" end of training.
then, we split into groups of 3. we played one long ball, one short ball. C long ball to A, A short pass to B, B long ball to C, C short ball to A, A long ball to B... you get the drift. keepers continued with coach.
then we played two sides. 4v4. 2 touch. half field. the javelin was playing with us too. it hit junhao, but i think it rebounded off his thick skin. while 2 teams played, the other ran around the 4 corner flags. 65 seconds. one lap change. total we did about 4 laps i think. keepers did not have to run as coach would work with them for the 65 seconds - but i think nicholas may have ran once or twice.
then we finished off with crossing and finishing. two lines on either side of the posts. upon whistle, the first player in each line would run behind the goalpost, switching positions. one would then sling a cross field (only half the pitch lah) pass to the other player, continue running, and finish. did about 12 reps. the key was to keep the passing sharp, and on the ground. "with no pressure, and all the time in the world, i want to see some goals!" end of training.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
An open letter to the unsung heroes...
Hi guys. congrats on the win today against tampines (4-1). however, this letter is to the unused subs.
dear guys. thank you for being there for us. i have been an unused sub before too, and i do know how it feels. there was a time when i was even challenging for a place on the subs bench, as sometimes there is a limit on the no. of available substitutes a team can have. once again, i want to to thank you all for being there for us. it gives us, or at least me, a sense of comfort and security, knowing that at any time, someone capable can replace me or any other player, and continue fighting for the team. at the risk of sounding preachy, i just want to encourage you guys - continue training hard and fight for your place. if not this year, then the next. every experience and training now puts you in stead for the present and the future as well. it would also be good if the other players who did not make it past the trials continue to give it a shot again next year. tryouts are not a once-off event.
so my fellow team-mates, i salute you, i appreciate you, i thank you.
God Bless.
dear guys. thank you for being there for us. i have been an unused sub before too, and i do know how it feels. there was a time when i was even challenging for a place on the subs bench, as sometimes there is a limit on the no. of available substitutes a team can have. once again, i want to to thank you all for being there for us. it gives us, or at least me, a sense of comfort and security, knowing that at any time, someone capable can replace me or any other player, and continue fighting for the team. at the risk of sounding preachy, i just want to encourage you guys - continue training hard and fight for your place. if not this year, then the next. every experience and training now puts you in stead for the present and the future as well. it would also be good if the other players who did not make it past the trials continue to give it a shot again next year. tryouts are not a once-off event.
so my fellow team-mates, i salute you, i appreciate you, i thank you.
God Bless.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Training on Friday 05 Oct (improved, thanks to joseph's sharp observational skills)
today, about 12 ppl for training. started off at SRC. shoes. did 3 reps of sam's sprint circuit. do a header, ladder, zigzag forward-backtrack, do a spin, hop hop hop, sprint to finish. after that we did 4X200m on the track. about 1min20s active rest, i.e. jog across the field to the start point and go again.
then we went gym. did about 4-5 exercises, followed by ab workout. ALWAYS do an ab workout after any gym session, according to sam. the exercises were - bench press, power clean (weightlifting's clean-and-jerk without the jerk), medicine ball throw, hopping leg circuit, and one leg squats. i'm not so sure about the terminologies, so don't quote me. everybody got a 'card' where you put your name, and record the weights that you've been doing for a particular exercise, so that you can increase the weight week by week. end of training.
ok, so COCK-OF-THE-DAY has to go to CHENGWEI. as chris so aptly put it, "he's a walking diplomatic disaster". chengwei and H had done a bit of kicking around before training started, so he assumed they were now best friends. during the warm up jog, he ran up to H, slapped him on the back, and exclaimed - i really mean exclaimed, not asked, not said, not talked - "SO YOU'RE FROM KENYAN LAH! (to which Junhao said, 'eh, you from singaporean ah?') EH, KENYA GOT CAPITAL OR NOT??!" i tell you, i think H really wanted to give him one-times-good-one man... then, chengwei started rambling on and on... "EH, YOU GOT GO GEYLANG ANOT? GOT 30 DOLLAR ONE LEH! eh, why you never join FASS ah? the girls damn good one you know! you don't like is it? you got mid-year exam anot ah?" then, later in the gym, we were getting into groups according to weight, so that we wouldn't have to adjust the weights so often - objective was to lift/push/whatever 60% of your weight. so chengwei was pushed to H, jo, and darren. then he started whining "eh cannot lah, i my arms very weak one leh..." SO TELL ME... is he cock-of-the-day or WHAT?!
then we went gym. did about 4-5 exercises, followed by ab workout. ALWAYS do an ab workout after any gym session, according to sam. the exercises were - bench press, power clean (weightlifting's clean-and-jerk without the jerk), medicine ball throw, hopping leg circuit, and one leg squats. i'm not so sure about the terminologies, so don't quote me. everybody got a 'card' where you put your name, and record the weights that you've been doing for a particular exercise, so that you can increase the weight week by week. end of training.
ok, so COCK-OF-THE-DAY has to go to CHENGWEI. as chris so aptly put it, "he's a walking diplomatic disaster". chengwei and H had done a bit of kicking around before training started, so he assumed they were now best friends. during the warm up jog, he ran up to H, slapped him on the back, and exclaimed - i really mean exclaimed, not asked, not said, not talked - "SO YOU'RE FROM KENYAN LAH! (to which Junhao said, 'eh, you from singaporean ah?') EH, KENYA GOT CAPITAL OR NOT??!" i tell you, i think H really wanted to give him one-times-good-one man... then, chengwei started rambling on and on... "EH, YOU GOT GO GEYLANG ANOT? GOT 30 DOLLAR ONE LEH! eh, why you never join FASS ah? the girls damn good one you know! you don't like is it? you got mid-year exam anot ah?" then, later in the gym, we were getting into groups according to weight, so that we wouldn't have to adjust the weights so often - objective was to lift/push/whatever 60% of your weight. so chengwei was pushed to H, jo, and darren. then he started whining "eh cannot lah, i my arms very weak one leh..." SO TELL ME... is he cock-of-the-day or WHAT?!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Friday's TODAY Newspaper
fabien! your picture is in the newspaper! it's not an article about you, but it shows you marking some guy who scored the winning goal against the young lions...
Training on Thursday 04 Oct
today, there were about 16 people in training. first and foremost, a big shoutout to nicholas the left back who has just been recalled! hope you can manage the trainings...
first thing we did was to do a passing drill. men at four corners - ABCD.
A B
C D
man at A pass to man at C who pass to man at D who pass to man at B. after passing, man will run to the corner that he passed to. did clockwise and anti-clockwise.
then we did another passing drill, aka the four-man-drill.
man at A pass to C who lays it back to A who cross-passes to D who lays it back to C who cross-passes to D. man will run to the corner that lay-ed the ball off for him. did clockwise and anti-clockwise.
then, we did 1 v 1. 2 groups would do at the same time, i.e. there would be 4 people in the box, while the others are supporting players. after that it became 2 v 2. did about 4-6 sets i think.
then we shifted over to field 2. played attack vs defence. 9 v 6. took turns being on attack and defence.
then lastly we did fitness. 8-10 sets of half field run, ie. from halfway line to corner flag to corner flag to halfway line = 1 set. must be under 32 sec. but we apparently did it too well, so coach says next time will be 28 secs. end of training.
ok! here's praying and wishing recovery for the various injureds like weiquan, chengwei, fabien. sorry if i've missed anyone out.
God bless you guys.
first thing we did was to do a passing drill. men at four corners - ABCD.
A B
C D
man at A pass to man at C who pass to man at D who pass to man at B. after passing, man will run to the corner that he passed to. did clockwise and anti-clockwise.
then we did another passing drill, aka the four-man-drill.
man at A pass to C who lays it back to A who cross-passes to D who lays it back to C who cross-passes to D. man will run to the corner that lay-ed the ball off for him. did clockwise and anti-clockwise.
then, we did 1 v 1. 2 groups would do at the same time, i.e. there would be 4 people in the box, while the others are supporting players. after that it became 2 v 2. did about 4-6 sets i think.
then we shifted over to field 2. played attack vs defence. 9 v 6. took turns being on attack and defence.
then lastly we did fitness. 8-10 sets of half field run, ie. from halfway line to corner flag to corner flag to halfway line = 1 set. must be under 32 sec. but we apparently did it too well, so coach says next time will be 28 secs. end of training.
ok! here's praying and wishing recovery for the various injureds like weiquan, chengwei, fabien. sorry if i've missed anyone out.
God bless you guys.
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