Developments

[SriRachaShark]

Some news about the future of Thai football. The long-awaited (by some) visit of Capello has prompted the Thai govt. , in the shape of Ministry of Sports and Tourism, to promise funds for helping and promoting the TPL. Whether any of this money will filter down, I don't know. Likewise, I'm not really sure how things will change from the current structure. Updates as, and when, I receive them.

There is also some big news about this year's Queen's Cup. I'll get it translated and post it on here. Unless someone beats me to it

[Vinnie]

Exactly why is Capello coming here? To swell Worawi's ego?

[SriRachaShark]

"Exactly why is Capello coming here? To swell Worawi's ego?"

Now that is just the kind of post that got us shut down last time  

[Vinnie]

My apologies!

[bon-nirnam]

As you probably knew, Thailand league has been under scrutiny from AFC competition commitee regarding its standard and eligibility.

Acquiring Reid and a visit by the coach of the epitome of football league nation would be a boost to Thailand's argument that they are on the upswing.

While this appears to be an incledible accomplishment, question remains why the heck you let things slid to nearly reach the bottom of the crater(National team coach situation) before doing something about it.

As for negatory comments directing at Worawi could effect the existence of this board, I thought คมช has already been burried.



 

[SriRachaShark]

Fascinating stuff from Mr Capello. How much has he been paid for giving us the benefit of his advice? :

ENGLAND BOSS IN THAILAND

Capello sizes up Thai future
England manager says all sides must concentrate on own strengths

Tor Chittinand

 
 

England coach Fabio Capello believes size doesn't matter in football.


Concerned parties often complain that Thailand are not successful on the international stage because their players are too small but Capello dismissed this as untrue yesterday during a lecture to Thailand Premier League teams at the Radisson Hotel.


Capello said Asians were generally smaller than Europeans but body structure was not an important factor in football.


"Look at Italian players, they are smaller than German players," said the Italian.


"We have to find some training methods to give the small players fitness, tactics and technique."


He pointed out that Brazilian players are also smaller than Europeans but they have potential and skill to compete with bigger players.


"We must wash out from our mind that small players have a disadvantage to big players because it is not true," Capello said.


"For example, Iraqi players are not very tall but they won the Asian Cup because of their willingness."


He admitted that he did not know any Thai players but said he would be able to tell who was good or not if he had a chance to spend some time with them.


He said he had good relations with coaches in the English Premier League and sometimes asked them if they had good players for the national side.


He said it was an honour to have been appointed England coach although he is not an Englishman.


Capello said he would retire after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa - two years prior to the scheduled end of his contract with the English Football Association.


"This is certain," he said when asked if he no longer planned to coach after the World Cup.


The comment came after he ruled out a possible return to Italy as coach of the national team.


"My shift ends with England," he added.


"My work on the field ends with the English experience."


He added that he would like to end his career by taking England to "among the top three in the world" in South Africa.


The 62-year-old, however, complained about the amount of talent at his disposal.


"I'm worse off than Italy coach Marcello Lippi," he said.


"In the Premier League only 35% of the players are English, while in Italy it is around 72%."


Capello takes charge of England in a competitive match for the first time when they begin their World Cup campaign in six weeks' time.

[charade_2010]

Fabio Capello is quite right but I also hope at least Thai players look as tall as Japanese players .   

[Vinnie]

I still don't understand why he came. Did he really fly from the other side of the world (or rather, was flown at no little expense) just to tell Thai players not to worry about being short?! Bizarre.

[druryfire]

I still don't understand why he came. Did he really fly from the other side of the world (or rather, was flown at no little expense) just to tell Thai players not to worry about being short?! Bizarre.

Very bizarre Vinnie, but i suppose in a way, England are kind of supporting Thailand, we seem to be getting a few connections going, so it can only really be good for us. Of course, England are only doing this for one thing, and thats to get  a world cup vote, but lets hope they take it one further and send their overpaid players to Bangkok and given a real test in the sweltering heat!

[Shootout]

Capello is right !
But I think its good that he tell this opinion to the thai people.
Because I really had enough to hear the thai Fat standard excuse "main sentence" :
Thai are to small or to weak ! Look at Japan, Spain or guys like Ribery -->
Kosin is one head higher !

If we get ONE REALLY GOOD COACH who can work with their playing stylez, everthing can become better.
I wish we get a coach who can identify with the country and the team.
We need a Thai who knows Europe perfectly and had the qualification for coaching !

All this Standard coaches just cost money...

[charade_2010]

Thai are to small or to weak ! Look at Japan, Spain or guys like Ribery -->
Kosin is one head higher !

FAT will cost a lot of money to upgrade the height and the strength of Thai players . But this plan just limits in football or not  ?    

[SriRachaShark]

I seem to remember a similar World Cup deal being done with Peter Withe's contract. The English FA paid a large chunk of his salary in exchange for a vote. However, when voting time came........................

At the end of his original contract Withe was told that he wouldn't be retained as they could no longer afford to pay him. He ended up staying, with a pay cut, and money being found via sponsorship.

Didn't Germany get the World Cup that time around?

[bon-nirnam]

I believe some extraordinary micro-muscles pulling had taken place leading to Capello showing up in Thailand.
Let's not fool ourselves, Premiership is all about money but pulling a string at this magnitude I believe there were beyond just football connection. It may also includes geo-ecconomic and geo-politic influences.

Remember the two Billianaires from Thailand initial PC & TS who had just recently moved into their residences in London. between the two of them,each could half of Premiership clubs.


On the subject of 'size doesn't matter' regarding to Thai footballers.
I have spent exaustive effort at football discussion on Thai language side stating the same believe for the past couple of years. I agree with Copello and strongly believe that Thailand football program should be focus on appropriate teachnics and tactics in stead of crying migid.

Winner find a way to win; losers spend valueable time finding excuses. That is my conclusion. 

[Shootout]

Thats my favorite sentence :

Winner find a way to win; losers spend valueable time finding excuses. That is my conclusion. 

[lokomotive]

Didn't Germany get the World Cup that time around?

Yes, but that's a different story. Cause we had the "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer

[SriRachaShark]

I always admired Beckenbauer as a player. However, as a striker, I thought that Gerd Muller was a genius. And what would Mr Capello think? He was so small

[SriRachaShark]

And how tall was Maradona?

[bon-nirnam]

What about....
                     
                                                           ...? 

[asiafootball]

And well, there was Maradona and Hassler, Juninhno and Saviola, and now we have Deco and Messi...Tawan and Datsakorn are great too...

[bon-nirnam]

Now that some folks at FAT have been vised by Capello what can we expect out of this _ _ _ _ _ (I really am speechless when it comes to finding approprieate term for the event) but you know this_ _ _ _ _? 

Shame on you Australian Football Federation!
When Australia decided to host a widely promoted coaching consotrium that saw a few coaches from other AFC countries signed up for, I came close to unleash my attack on FAT for not sending coaching pupils to take advantage the seemingly an excellent opportunity of furthering their education.

Now, I am glad I didn't say anything or else I would have a big red face considering what Worawi had just pulled out. After all the hype, AFF managed to only having Jergen Klinsmann deliver his schticks through video conferencing.
By having Copello travel all the way to Thailand just to say,'it is okay to be small just pick your damn tactics correctly and you'll playing football'. Worawi making Australian's show appeared to be a grade school weekend puppet show.

I think there aught to be a law; FAT supporters should have been informed at the least 48 hours if they going to strike any deal of this magnitude.

 

[nicknopporn]

Talk about developement; I always love to see the rising of the football academy.
I wish Thailand have some more crazy rich people, whom spend money and time (..long term of time) developing a local football academy or a school football team.

Since Thai Politician families always have a long history (and big amount of vote base) in thier own hometown, Family Football Academy may be one of the good investment and, in the other hand, the local benefit.

After seeing a Thai crazy rich man spend his (or our ??) money on foreign team and get nothing but shame, I hope the next Thai crazy rich won't follow it.

[SriRachaShark]

Welcome, nicknopporn. I hope to see you on here regularly.

A good win for us today 

[nicknopporn]

Welcome, nicknopporn. I hope to see you on here regularly.

A good win for us today 

Thank you, SriRachaShark
And, like you said, now it's just 1 point after the leader and 9 matches to go.
we've got a good chance.

[lokomotive]

There is also some big news about this year's Queen's Cup. I'll get it translated and post it on here. Unless someone beats me to it

Shark, any update on this?

[SriRachaShark]

It's been postponed to allow Peter Reid to have time with the national team.

[bon-nirnam]

Well, it's been almost a year now, what's the prognosis? 

[SriRachaShark]

Keeping watching this space   

[bon-nirnam]

Oh no we forgot to gather all of the news and developments about our NT coach and put them right here. 

[lokomotive]

In the other game at the same venue, Thailand stole a point in the last minute through captain Surachet Ngamtip.
Australia had earlier scored in the 84th minute through Peter Franjic .

Surachet Ngamtip will go to Germany in mid of April for about 4 weeks. He than will be in training with the U-23 of Bayer Leverkusen.

[charade_2010]

Thanks for the information , lokomotive  . Who will sponsor for him ? 

[lokomotive]

Thanks for the information , lokomotive  . Who will sponsor for him ? 

There is no sponsorship. It should be part of the partnership between BKK Glass and Bayer Leverkusen.  So either Glass or Bayer will bear the cost, I guess. But Emser, the academy director of Glass will go with him.

A picture of his previous Visit at Bayer kann be found here.

News Flash - Thai Premier League

[charade_2010]

Just only one picture but thanks loko again  .  I wish I could read German texts ! 

[lokomotive]

Just only one picture but thanks loko again  .  I wish I could read German texts ! 

I have a few more, maybe I will post them here later. As they did not my article.

[lokomotive]

[charade_2010]

Thank you loko , Hope Surachet will be selected in U23 squad next year . 
Who are 3 others , names  ? 

[lokomotive]

Thank you loko , Hope Surachet will be selected in U23 squad next year . 
Who are 3 others , names  ? 

Well first of all he has to play the Asian U-19 Championship this year

For the 3 others, let me check.

[lokomotive]

Thank you loko , Hope Surachet will be selected in U23 squad next year . 
Who are 3 others , names  ? 

Well first of all he has to play the Asian U-19 Championship this year

For the 3 others, let me check.

Ok, the 3 other guys have been

Praweenwat Booyong ( that time U 19 )
Jirayus Pinthong ( that time U 19 )
Chareetwat Thirawutsirikul ( that time U 15 now U 16 )

[charade_2010]

I just know Chareetwat Thirawutsirikul . He's a  midfielder in Thailand U16 squad last year .   
Thanks lokomotive so much , by the way , would you please tell me your name ? ( Just curious    ) .

[lokomotive]

I just know Chareetwat Thirawutsirikul . He's a  midfielder in Thailand U16 squad last year .  
Thanks lokomotive so much , by the way , would you please tell me your name ? ( Just curious   ) .

My name is Sven, or as they nickname me in thai, Somchai

[bon-nirnam]

When it comes to development, football development that is, I have a high expectation.

Here is what Robson told the-afc.com inregarding to stage of football development in the Kingdom.

the-afc.com:
What sort of work and preparation are you looking to do with the team prior to
the commencement of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers next year?

Robson:
We don’t really have a youth development programme in Thailand where 17 or 18 year-olds
leave school and join the clubs, they haven’t got a league where those players can go and get developed.
They just get thrown into the first team squad. I’m hoping to develop something with the
clubs and the FA where these players get a league for match practice, plus good training and
development programmes so they can develop for when the World Cup comes around.

[charade_2010]

Thailand's World Cup dream still so far away

Kittipong Thongsombat hears that plenty still needs to be done to try and reach football's premier tournament .

Insee Police United coach Chaiyong Khampiam

While Thais enjoy the World Cup, their national side have not yet been to the finals.
Many believe Thailand are on the right track to secure their first-ever World Cup berth, others say the country needs to improve its football management before anything else.

"It is essential to have a strong domestic league if you want to play in the World Cup," said Slovakia's Marian Juhas of Thai Premier League side TOT-CAT FC.

"If the league keeps improving, you will have a chance in about 10 years."

However the defender, whose country eliminated defending champions Italy from this World Cup, believes Malaysia could become Southeast Asia's first World Cup participant.

"Malaysia is better organised and their league has been in place for a long time," said Juhas, who played in Malaysia for three years.

Bangkok United's Masahiro Fukasawa agrees with Juhas.

"About 20 years ago, Japan and Thailand were at the same level," said the 32-year-old Japanese who has played in Japan, Canada and Singapore.

"But after the J-League was established, Japan have fared much better."

Japan have played in every World Cup since their first appearance in 1998. They are in the second round at the current finals.

The midfielder says the key to Japan's success in South Africa is their teamwork and hard-working attitude.

"Everybody plays for the team," said Fukasawa.

"To be honest, I did not think they would reach the second round."

South Korean coach Kum Kyung Joo says it is essential for Thai football bosses to change their working style if they want to see their national team in the World Cup.

"You have to set a target and a plan to achieve that goal. But you do not have that at the moment," said the former Si Sa Ket coach who has been involved in Thai football for 10 years.

"Each part of the structure must support each other. Basic football should be taught by professionals at school level.

"Thailand's current system does not work and football management is poor."

He said Thailand should follow in the footsteps of South Korea.

"We have development plans at every level and our league is strong," he said.

He says the strong K-League means Korean players can develop themselves to become good enough to play overseas.

About 60% of the current Korean national players play abroad.

Insee Police United coach Chaiyong Khampiam agrees with Kim that Thailand's football structure needs improvement.

"We do not have a clear-cut plan to build a team capable of reaching the World Cup finals. We do not have even an annual plan," said the former Thailand goalkeeper.

While he has been impressed by the increase in popularity of the domestic league, he is afraid that the bubble could soon burst because of poor management.

"Many stadiums are packed but the good times may be over soon," he said.

"Referees are important to football development but many are not good enough for the top league.

"Many fans know the rules well and the referees can't fool them."

Chaiyong said a strong base was needed for the national team to secure a World Cup berth.

"Like a pyramid, the highest point is the World Cup. But without a strong foundation, you won't have a pyramid," he said.

[Vinnie]

Is there nothing that Thai referees can't be blamed for?!

Some interesting points here but the comparisons with Japan and South Korea aren't appropriate. It's easy to say 'we should do what the Japanese and Koreans do' whilst forgetting that Japan and South Korea are two of the richest countries in the world who were able to throw huge amounts of money at their development programmes and domestic leagues in order to be able to get a place at the top table. In developing Asian countries it just won't be as easy as that.
And the old 'a strong league will produce a strong national team' is often wide of the mark. It can help but look at Indonesia; a long-established league that draws huge crowds but a national team that ranks fourth or fifth in ASEAN.

[charade_2010]

Asean Super League idea receives a boost

A regional football league in Asean is a concept that has been bandied about over the last few years.

At last week's Asian Soccerex Forum, Liverpool commercial director Ian Ayre said it would help bring football to the next level in South-east Asia.

A working committee already exists to get a regional league going between 2012 and 2014. Headed by Football Association of Singapore (FAS) general secretary Winston Lee, the Asean Super League (ASL) ad hoc committee was set up in the second half of last year, with representatives from FAs across the region including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) and the Asean Football Federation.

So when Malaysia's Youth and Sports minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek was quoted in Bernama on Saturday saying that Malaysia and Indonesia hoped to set up a football league among Asean nations, it raised a few eyebrows.

Speaking to MediaCorp yesterday, both Lee and his Malaysian counterpart, FAM secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad, felt Datuk Ahmad Shabery was actually referring to the ASL.

Said Lee yesterday: "I believe that he's talking the about the same regional club competition that we are working on with the other FAs in Asean, and I'm glad that even the sports ministries of Malaysia and Indonesia are supportive of this idea."

"I don't see any problem with FAs working with the sports ministries. The proposal sounds similar to what is already being worked on and it will be for the benefit of the game, and for all concerned," said Datuk Azzuddin.

Lee's committee are studying two possible models. The first is a stand-alone league with clubs competing exclusively in the ASL throughout the season and not in their domestic leagues.

The second idea is based on a Scandinavian model which will see clubs competing concurrently in both the ASL and their domestic leagues.

World Sport Group (WSG) - a sports marketing, media and event management company that are part of the Singapore Sports Hub consortium that won the bid to build, operate and manage the Republic's Sports Hub - are also committed to giving life to the ASL to ensure year-round activity when the facility is completed.

MediaCorp understands they are also involved in discussions with Lee's ad hoc committee.

"We are making good progress and when specifics are nailed down, we will present the plan to the Asian Football Confederation for final approval," said Lee.

More may need to be done to get all the Asean nations on board.

Thailand are concerned with the packed football schedule.

"Right now countries have their own leagues, the AFC Champions League, the AFC Cup and the AFF tournament, how will another competition fit into the packed football schedule?" Thailand Football Association's senior executive vice-president Chaichok Poompuang wondered. "It could be difficult to get the top players and the top clubs to play in something like this."

[Vinnie]

Asean Super League idea receives a boost

A regional football league in Asean is a concept that has been bandied about over the last few years.

At last week's Asian Soccerex Forum, Liverpool commercial director Ian Ayre said it would help bring football to the next level in South-east Asia.

A working committee already exists to get a regional league going between 2012 and 2014. Headed by Football Association of Singapore (FAS) general secretary Winston Lee, the Asean Super League (ASL) ad hoc committee was set up in the second half of last year, with representatives from FAs across the region including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) and the Asean Football Federation.

So when Malaysia's Youth and Sports minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek was quoted in Bernama on Saturday saying that Malaysia and Indonesia hoped to set up a football league among Asean nations, it raised a few eyebrows.

Speaking to MediaCorp yesterday, both Lee and his Malaysian counterpart, FAM secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad, felt Datuk Ahmad Shabery was actually referring to the ASL.

Said Lee yesterday: "I believe that he's talking the about the same regional club competition that we are working on with the other FAs in Asean, and I'm glad that even the sports ministries of Malaysia and Indonesia are supportive of this idea."

"I don't see any problem with FAs working with the sports ministries. The proposal sounds similar to what is already being worked on and it will be for the benefit of the game, and for all concerned," said Datuk Azzuddin.

Lee's committee are studying two possible models. The first is a stand-alone league with clubs competing exclusively in the ASL throughout the season and not in their domestic leagues.

The second idea is based on a Scandinavian model which will see clubs competing concurrently in both the ASL and their domestic leagues.

World Sport Group (WSG) - a sports marketing, media and event management company that are part of the Singapore Sports Hub consortium that won the bid to build, operate and manage the Republic's Sports Hub - are also committed to giving life to the ASL to ensure year-round activity when the facility is completed.

MediaCorp understands they are also involved in discussions with Lee's ad hoc committee.

"We are making good progress and when specifics are nailed down, we will present the plan to the Asian Football Confederation for final approval," said Lee.

More may need to be done to get all the Asean nations on board.

Thailand are concerned with the packed football schedule.

"Right now countries have their own leagues, the AFC Champions League, the AFC Cup and the AFF tournament, how will another competition fit into the packed football schedule?" Thailand Football Association's senior executive vice-president Chaichok Poompuang wondered. "It could be difficult to get the top players and the top clubs to play in something like this."

The fact that Ian Ayre is loitering around this project has my cynicism antennae going beserk. And according to the article, one of the main reasons for this league would be so that the new Sports Hub in Singapore would get year-round use!
Thanks but no thanks.

[bon-nirnam]

I saw article on AFC website the other day indicating that coach Dang (Noppadol Pibulvech)
who has long history of developing youth players in the US is now spearheading the
Grassroots Program for Chonburi FA.

So, he's finally returned home with tons of experience. Hopefully, he can move our
young talents development program into the right direction.


(Content)
Chonburi: Chonburi Football Association’s (CFA) senior officials Nophodol Pilbuvech and
Mohamed Basir are planning a major development programme at the grassroots level beginning next year.

Both feel they are better prepared to carry out the task thanks to the FIFA Futuro III
Grassroots Coaching Instructors’ Course held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 30, 2010.

The course was timely as the CFA is now in Vision Asia Phase 3 which focuses on development at the grassroots level.

Pilbuvech, who is the CFA’s Grassroots Director, thought that as much as the participation in the course was an important starting point of their commitment to the grassroots programme, being able to put all the information and ideas into action is by far the most important progression towards long-term success.

“On the immediate side, being able to educate and expose more football people to the grassroots level will play a big part in our efforts to serve the game and the players at this level. However, that immediate course of action must also include both formal and informal events for direct participation by our youngsters.”

Education and Vision Asia Director Basir revealed that the CFA have plans to start grassroots activities, coaching courses and overall education of the stakeholders in the concept of grassroots football from next year onwards.

“In line with our philosophy ‘Together, let’s grow the game’, we intend to start growing it at the grassroots level and ensure that the foundation is strong and extensive. We need to multiply this effect and both Pilbuvech and I look forward to this. We thank FIFA, AFC Vision Asia and Football Association of Thailand for giving us this opportunity to grow our game.”

Pilbuvech was of the opinion that the FIFA Futuro III Grassroots Coaching Instructor’s Course was an excellent event that provided him with a great opportunity to rethink and relive the game at the foundation level.

“After being involved with coaching at the elite level for over thirty years, the obvious tendency was to forget about how, why and where everything started. More importantly, the direct information that was readily available from the elite group of FIFA and AFC Instructors, as well as the opportunity to interact with my peer group made the week all too significant towards the planning and implementation of our Grassroots Football programme in Chonburi,” he explained

Basir agreed with his colleague, saying the course refreshed them to re-look at how they should deal with children and the approach needed to get them involved and stay in love with the game.

He said: “This concept was driven into all the course participants along with the different methodology of teaching and organising grassroots activities in our roles as instructors. And the highlight and joy of the whole course was when we organised a football festival for about 160 little ones on the last day.

“As usual the organisation and delivery of this course was impeccable. Many compliments to FIFA, AFC, Football Association of Malaysia, the course instructors and secretariat staff for their excellent collaboration and organisation,” praised Basir.

http://www.the-afc.com/en/vision-thailand/31447-major-grassroots-work-planned-in-chonburi-next-year

[lokomotive]

So, he's finally returned home with tons of experience. Hopefully, he can move our
young talents development program into the right direction.

Ok, and when will you ship over to take the reigns of our ladies?

[SriRachaShark]

I saw article on AFC website the other day indicating that coach Dang (Noppadol Pibulvech)
who has long history of developing youth players in the US is now spearheading the
Grassroots Program for Chonburi FA.

So, he's finally returned home with tons of experience. Hopefully, he can move our
young talents development program into the right direction.


(Content)
Chonburi: Chonburi Football Association’s (CFA) senior officials Nophodol Pilbuvech and
Mohamed Basir are planning a major development programme at the grassroots level beginning next year.

Both feel they are better prepared to carry out the task thanks to the FIFA Futuro III
Grassroots Coaching Instructors’ Course held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 30, 2010.

The course was timely as the CFA is now in Vision Asia Phase 3 which focuses on development at the grassroots level.

Pilbuvech, who is the CFA’s Grassroots Director, thought that as much as the participation in the course was an important starting point of their commitment to the grassroots programme, being able to put all the information and ideas into action is by far the most important progression towards long-term success.

“On the immediate side, being able to educate and expose more football people to the grassroots level will play a big part in our efforts to serve the game and the players at this level. However, that immediate course of action must also include both formal and informal events for direct participation by our youngsters.”

Education and Vision Asia Director Basir revealed that the CFA have plans to start grassroots activities, coaching courses and overall education of the stakeholders in the concept of grassroots football from next year onwards.

“In line with our philosophy ‘Together, let’s grow the game’, we intend to start growing it at the grassroots level and ensure that the foundation is strong and extensive. We need to multiply this effect and both Pilbuvech and I look forward to this. We thank FIFA, AFC Vision Asia and Football Association of Thailand for giving us this opportunity to grow our game.”

Pilbuvech was of the opinion that the FIFA Futuro III Grassroots Coaching Instructor’s Course was an excellent event that provided him with a great opportunity to rethink and relive the game at the foundation level.

“After being involved with coaching at the elite level for over thirty years, the obvious tendency was to forget about how, why and where everything started. More importantly, the direct information that was readily available from the elite group of FIFA and AFC Instructors, as well as the opportunity to interact with my peer group made the week all too significant towards the planning and implementation of our Grassroots Football programme in Chonburi,” he explained

Basir agreed with his colleague, saying the course refreshed them to re-look at how they should deal with children and the approach needed to get them involved and stay in love with the game.

He said: “This concept was driven into all the course participants along with the different methodology of teaching and organising grassroots activities in our roles as instructors. And the highlight and joy of the whole course was when we organised a football festival for about 160 little ones on the last day.

“As usual the organisation and delivery of this course was impeccable. Many compliments to FIFA, AFC, Football Association of Malaysia, the course instructors and secretariat staff for their excellent collaboration and organisation,” praised Basir.

http://www.the-afc.com/en/vision-thailand/31447-major-grassroots-work-planned-in-chonburi-next-year

Welcome back, bon-nirman.

I've archived all the news stories relating to the Vision Chonburi League and the grassroots projects here.
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/chonburifc/club_bespoke.pl?page_select=10086

The whole scheme seems to be going very well. The Chonburi FA has brand new offices and everything appears to be run extremely professionally. I've heard nothing but good reports from the people I've spoken to.

[bon-nirnam]

So, he's finally returned home with tons of experience. Hopefully, he can move our
young talents development program into the right direction.

Ok, and when will you ship over to take the reigns of our ladies?

That's out of the question, I am afraid.

Actually, Mr Pibulvech is the perfect person for our Women Football Program.
But, this is amazing thailand! We can assure you that there is no other place quite like this  :
 
Here is why I think he is the right person.
Anson Daurance, former US WNT head coach, coached North Carolina University Women's Football and won
16 out of 18 years of NCAA Championship. But, Daurance had the best recruits in the country.
Pibulvech, on the other hand, had to build the program from the ground up but still manage to pile up
below records.

As the first head coach at Texas, Pibulvech's teams qualified for the post-season conference tournament
every year and were ranked in the Central Region and National polls on numerous occasions.

During his nine-year career at Colorado College, he led the program to eight consecutive NCAA post-season
tournaments and advanced to the NCAA Final Four on four occasions. In 1986 and 1989, his team finished as
the national runner up. The Tigers were ranked as high as second in the nation from 1987-1991. During that
time, Pibulvech also served as the Regional Head Coach for the United States Soccer Federation Girls' West
Regional Olympic Development Program (1988-1991).


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[bon-nirnam]

Alright SRS, I've got to put you on the spot on this subject. Vision Thailand - Chonburi's Provincial League is the subject. Have you been to any of their game? Are all of the players resident of Chonburi? Is this a recreationa, semi-pro or pro league? What is attendance like? Since it is part of Vision Chonburi, did that mean coaches are the product of Vision Thailand/Chonburi Coaching Education products? What is average ticket price? lastly, What is the main income of these clubs/teams that will keep them afloat in month and years ahead? Thanks