Training on Saturday 26 Jan

started off with crossing and finishing. from centre line, the ball will be played down the flank for a crosser to run onto. he will be chased by a defender, so he has to cross under pressure/cross on the run/beat the defender. 2 strikers will finish.

then we moved into a 1v1. starting from centre line again, player with the ball has to hold off a chasing defender, and score.

after which we played a simple 2 sides game. then went for swimming pool. end of training.

today we welcomed back zeyan and vincent! but their injuries are still relatively on the mend, so please spare a thought/prayer for them.

God Bless guys.

Training on Thursday 24 Jan

today we trained at field 2. started off with 2 to a ball. pass back and forth. then we did a bit of fitness work. we continued with the passing drill, but we now were only like 1 metre apart. when coach blows the whistle, whoever had the ball would dribble away, while the other fella would try and tackle him. during 'breaks' between the whistle blows, we would juggle the ball in the air between each other. total we did like 4 dribbles each, and had 2 breaks.

after that we played 2v2 in a small area, but with the two big goalposts. neutral players all around. after your turn, you would go for a 90sec recovery jog. after about 3 reps each, we went into 4v4. neutral players all around. no recovery jog this time. about 3-4 reps. then we opened up to play an 8-a-side game. end of training.

we also welcomed a couple of exchange students who trained with us. what are their names ah gerald? i only know evan, and justin, if i'm not wrong.

God Bless guys. and we're still concerned/praying for guys on the recovering/injured/sick list. raihan, vincent, zeyan, andy, junhao... rest well guys

Training on Wednesday 16 Jan

trained at NJC today. started with 8 reps of 12 yard sprints. then we played 2 sides, half field. one team scored in the goal. the other team had 2 big goals (i.e. got goalkeeper) to score, one on each flank. after a while, change sides. after that, we did some crossing and finishing drills. end of training.

cock of the day goes to FOOYUDA!!! we took cab there today, cos the bus last minute cannot. then he forgot to take receipt. eh, those who took cab with him, make sure you all split the bill ah!

our thoughts are with you zeyan. may you recover quickly from your back injury. God bless.

Training on Tuesday 15 Jan

today match got cancelled. rained out. so we just trained a bit at TP. put the ball on the touchline, half field. free touch. after that, we did 5 reps of suicides (a.k.a. shuttle run, but with 3 cones, each further away than the previous one). end of training.

Training on Monday 14 Jan

today trained one hour at east coast cage. we just played 5-a-side. 4 teams in total. sometimes both teams out, sometimes one team stays. all depends on what coach says. end of training.

Training on Saturday 12 Jan

trained at NJC again. first we did 10 rounds around the field. then we played 7v7. one team had 3 goal posts to score by putting the ball on the line, while the other team scored in the big goal. then we did some crossing and finishing drills, L/R. then we practised penalties. end of training.

Training on Friday 11 Jan

today we trained at NJC's artificial turf. started off with 2 sides - mixed teams with NJ. first was one touch, two touch, then free touch. after that we did a full field crossing drill. overlapping runs. then we did a half-field crossing drill. underlapping run this time. then we played 2 sides again. end of training.

COCK of the day has to go to fong lah today. during the last crossing drill, it started raining super duper heavily, so we cut training and went to the grandstand. after a while, coach disappeared also. then we sat there like goondus for another while. then people started taking off their boots and changing up. so fong obviously thought good day liao, so he went to bathe. bathe finish liao, while drying himself in the toilet - KANASAI. TRAINING RESUME. walau, as nic yip put it so aptly 'haha... change parade ah you...' sigh. good thing he was well trained in army.

Training on Tuesday 08 Jan

today trained at field 1. outstanding attendance of 21. started off with a bit of captain's ball for warm up. then we did a bit of sprint drills. cones placed as such.
---------A---------B


C-------------D-----------E

starting from D, run to each cone and back to D again. each did 3 reps. then we moved into counter attacking drill. 2 boxes at each end of the pitch. the 'monkey' team has to intercept the ball and send it to their own box where they have to keep possession. the new monkey team then has to intercept the ball and send it back to their own box where there are always 2 waiting players.

then we played 2 sides. after which we moved into crossing and finishing drill, L/R. end of training.

Training on Monday 07 Jan

today was training at field 1. wah... everybody late today sia... and you'd never guess who was the first - UMAR LAH!!!! outsidestanding indeed...

started off with a mini-sided game. i'm avoiding the description due to tactical reasons. then we played 2 sides. after which we had a bit of physical. coach would say "penalty line!" or "6 yard line!" or "me!" and we'd have to run to that spot. after about 3 minutes of work, we went to the pool. end of training.

Training on Saturday 05 Jan

today was a wet wet training. really good attendance - 20 out of 22. trained at field 2.

started with attacking drills. 5v3. then the 3 defenders would rotate. then it moved into a 5v4. after that we played 2 sides. super funny lah. ball kept getting stuck in the water. key is to play long ball in such situations. take long shots. finished off with ambulance run i.e. cone relay. each fella had to do 2 long runs. end of training.

COCKS OF THE DAY - mark and chengkang both thought it was monday... figures lah, the two of them so *ahem* 'buddy-buddy'...

Training on Wednesday 02 Jan

today we trained on field 1. really quite beautiful. we started off with possession football, one touch, half field. put the ball on the touchline. then we did sprint drills. then we played two sides, but with coach inserting different game situations now and then. ended of with swimming pool in SRC. end of training.

it's time guys. to show what we're made of. the last two years have simply been an appetiser for all to see.