RAIN UNITED
FOOTBALL CLUB
[ Team & Players' Assessment ]
The team and players' assessement were conducted over the training session on 15/04/2006.
To start off with, Alvin will be leaving Singapore to further his studies in Canada. We looked forward in seeing a stronger and fitter Alvin when he comes back in a year's time. Ah Long has enlisted himself as an army regular but will continue to join us if time allows. It has been a lot of good fun having the both of them in the team and I sincerely wish them our warm wishes on behalf on Rain United. It was great when Alvin wanted to keep the team jersey number with him. Alvin may not have the best football abilities or character, but he has been a good guy. The team will miss him somehow.
Over the last few months, it has been a pleasure to see the team blending together as one. It was never easy. Training was progressing with players encouraging one another. The players put in tremendous effort in wanting to play football together and more importantly kept themselves with healthy lifestyle. They worked hard on their fitness, the first-timers gave themselves a chance to blend as one, everyone seems positive! There were lots of laughter and arguments - but it all went on well. We go through ups and downs.
Both the team and individual's strengths and weaknesses were addressed. Players were cultivated to play the game and work as a team -win or lose. The "2 seconds" passes and crosses are currently our focus. The team has improved on the spread plays, throw-ins, corners and long range shooting at goal. We are still trying. On the field, the players are working on field chemistry so that there is integrating play and understanding of each other's play. It is not easy but it's important. I am confident, with the players' positive attitude and higher fitness level, given time, it will bring them to a higher level. I have been crititical of some players on their lacked of fitness or their field behavior, and there were signs of encouragements. I know they are trying. Keep up the good work guys!