Seeing and Taking Action In Development Part 2

The two areas we see from past results that need more attention are physiology and psychology.

Let's move on to what are the components in Developing players and my thoughts are in blue,

1.Anthropometric
The measurement of the size and proportions of the human body.

From the talent detection stage, we must look for youths who are not involved in hockey but have the anthropometric to be a world-class hockey player as speed is the prerequisite to be one. Look for youths from the outskirt of Pahang(Felda Settlement), Perak(Trolak) and Sabah, as the environment they are in as played a role in developing their neuromuscular, cardiovascular and energy system, the much needed multilateral development before we move to specialize a sport.

2.Physiology
The measurement of aerobic and anaerobic system i.e speed with and without the ball, Beep Test, ISRT(Interval Shuttle Run Test)
Researches done in hockey had shown that the ability to change direction while maintaining balance without loss of speed is a key physical component necessary for world-class hockey player i.e agility.

Malaysian players' main strength in physiology is speed and agility, we must not lose this key physical component. Endurance is another area we need to improve.
All Sport and Project schools must have a full-time Physical Trainer to monitor and measure the players' progress.

3.Technical
The measurement of dribbling skills with speed and other basics skills i.e hitting, pushing, slap hit, etc
Dutch coaches consider these technical skills are one of the most important factor's affecting the performance of top level hockey players. Other technical skills that are key in the field are being able to dribble without losing speed and good vision.
Coaches must be equipped with portable video camera i.e handphone or tab to video players technique in training and on the field, itself show the video and correct the players' technique. With excellent technical skills, players will learn other specialized skills i.e drag flick, injector, and trapper with ease.
Basic stance in dribbling that the Dutch coaches emphasized, "Vision Dribble" must be imbued to all our young players.

4.Tactical
The measurement of tactical or game intelligent i.e positioning & deciding, knowing ball actions, acting in changing situation and knowing about others.
A player will get a proper understanding of the game when he is good at reading the game, right action at the right moment and the outcome is successful.
Coaches must create many mini-games that will stimulate the player's brain and show videos of high-quality international matches.

5.Psychology
The measurement of motivation, confidence, anxiety control, mental preparation, team emphasis and concentration.
Excellent psychological skills play a decisive role in an important match.
All sports school and project schools must have a fulltime sport psychologist to guide the players.

Below every component, I have put the sentence "The measurement" is for coaches to measure the players progress and with the results to guide the coach and player.

Another area of concern to me is " SAFETY", "Excellent" in your development program start with attire and please make it compulsory for all youth hockey players in Sports Schools, Project Schools and in 1 MAS Development program to wear mouth guard.

Now we will move to the key people behind a successful athlete in the final part.