Balance

Like a tightrope walker
holding a balancing pole
I am learning the art of
carrot and stick
strict or relax?
close or distant?
hot or cold?
insist or let go?

Only under
the right pressure and temperature
will diamonds be formed
So,bear with me, young ones
we still have lots to learn
and a long way to go

Diamonds

It

derives from the Greek word adamas, which means "invincible".

is the hardest known natural mineral

forms under high pressure and low temperature

Are you diamonds too?

Reminder

This blog is meant to
serve as an additional platform
to facilitate communication and
sharing among US.

Thus,
1) No vulgarities.
2) No personal attack.
3) No audios/videos for the time being
（Though you are free to post photos
to compliment your entries.）

My words

It has been quite a while
I wonder how have you been?
Have you been training well?
Did you have fun during the day camp?
How did you fare for the friendly matches?

It has been quite a while
and I feel very distant from you

You could have forgotten about my words
about how I emphasize the importance of discipline
It hurt when I was approached by others telling me
about how you behaved : shows disrespect to teachers, late for class,skipping class and etc.
"your basketballers!", they said.

Like parents need to answer for their children,
I have to be responsible for all your doing!

I have told you repeatedly: behave, behave and behave!
I need not to be there always just to make sure you behave!
You are already teenagers, think before you act and be responsible when you act!
How many times you listen to mp3 players, eat and use phone at court, thinking nobody sees you?
How many of you can pledge you are not guilty of violating school rules and have no demerit points?
How many of you are still sitting on your homework when the deadline is long overdue?

Prove yourself worthy enough for the school team jersys.

Before I next appear on court, reflect on yourselves.

You and I are bound as a team. United we stand, divided we fall.

I always hold my team and players close to my heart,
do you or do you not?

No matter where or when

Even if we are far away from home
we will still find chance to stay connected

Video taken in Taiwan, Shiling night market 24/05/08

Out of Action

Will be out of country
from 24/05 to 06/06
What I hope to see in you
when I am back is
1）Better skills
2) Better discipline
3) Better team spirit

To be in the zone finals
We need to win 4 teams at least.
Time is precious
Seize the chance for the June tournament
to polish your skills

Jiamin, it is about your will
for the time you are in court, fight!
no excuse to slow down, give up or let go
Impulsive fouls is banned!

Yuhan, it is about the belief
read the game as if you are the expert
once you are in the red zone area, go for the goal!
imagine, visualise every detail, it helps!

Umi, hold the ball before you starts dribbling.
push yourself further, I have yet to see what you are capable of.

Wenjing, use your energy well by not running and jumping too much.
every move you must have a motive: screen, roll, box out, rebound and etc
Be stronger and firmer! You shouldn't be easily pushed down and get hurt!

Ruijia, use your voice well. It should be stimulating in a calm way.
You need to jump though you are the tallest. Opponents will not give up fighting for the ball, thus JUMP!

Huiyi, keep your cool and make sure your defence last more than 3 secs.
I want to see the fire in your eyes to give your best!

Jiaying, visualise what you need to do before every training.
The power to focus internally and externally is equally important.
You are able to dribble faster and be a smart fighter.

Qiying, always explore any possible means when you are in the zone area.
Injury is not a hiddrance unless you think so . Show your power for underbasket.

Zhixuan, be confident on court. Show no mercy to opponents and play as if you are the fastest, strongest, tallest.

C division Draw

Held at Henderson Secondary School
3 groups of 12 schools
fighting for the 4 seats in the Zone

First round：
Zhonghua(3rd in zone 2007)
Whitley Secondary
St Margaret Secondary

Good Luck to you!, my dear!!

Attentional Styles

1)Broad External Assess
-Total awareness of everything that is going on around.
eg)This court is really big and it is a windy day.

2)Narrow External Object Focus
-Attention directed to deal with select information from outside.
eg)Watch the ball pass.

3)Broad Internal Analyse
-Attention directed to deal with a lot of information inside's one own head.
eg)I plan to trap the opponent when she does the baseline pass.

4)Narrow Internal Thought Focus
-Attention directed to deal with select information within.
eg)My lay up is good.