Sunday, May 2, 2010
Dear all,
As of now, the boys have won 2 matches and the girls won 2 and drew 1. I must say these results are decent by many standards. I do not deny that many of you fought hard and worked really hard on the court. We have already came 1/2 way (or 1/3 way), matches are just going to be tighter and more difficult, our opponents are going to try means and ways to beat us. Do not give them the slightest chance to do that.
There is a lot of room for improvement in our performances. We haven't played to our full potential yet. I'm not even sure if all of us have put in 100% effort yet. Our captains and many of our players really want to do well, win matches and probably even the championships.
Seriously, its going to be anybody's championship for the taking. Its all going to boil down to who is hungriest in their desire to win, strongest in their mental strength to bounce back, working hardest to put in 100% throughout the matches, amongst others.
If you havent realised by now, these are elements which Yan, the teachers, the supporters have little or no control whatsoever. We can only cheer, remind by the bench or supporters' stands. Whether you perform well or not, win or loss, depends on YOURSELVES.
I need you to focus, prepare well, have a clear mind and think, keep your confidence and heads up all the time. Shake off setbacks, bounce back quickly and continue fighting. It is only when you have done all that, that it will be a job considered well done. Each time you concede a goal, get 2 back, each time you lose the ball, get it back for us twice etc.
Believe me, it doesnt feel good to be knocked out of the semi-finals, it doesnt feel good to be 3rd or 4th, not even 2nd.
Who do you play for?
-mr loke
@ 12:48 PM
