Is BAM going in the right direction?

**Pakito** · 10-08-2012, 09:35 PM

I would like to reiterate that one of LCW's most major characteristic or arsenal of weaponry is his footwork in which he runs around the court 'like doing a ballet' (euphemism). And that is what Li Mao's coaching contributed to LCW. Yes originally LCW had trouble concentrating on this focus and even lost touch with his game. But he became a new player when his footwork brought about swiftness in his game. Look at his court coverage and dive retrievals.

Another thing is his injection of pace, be it defence or attack, as defence is actually another form of attack too. Furthermore, if LCW had stuck to his retrieving abilities and be contented without initiating an attacking game, LCW would not be where his game is today. So don't label Malaysians as not 'power play' players but should stick to a patient, stroke play. The game now is different than in the 70s till 20th century. Try playing a stroke play now in a 21 point system and you will kill your own game faster than you enter this career. You need to equip with speed and power. Even a player like Vietnam no 1 Nguyen had to develop his speed and power, although nowhere near LD. Badminton is in a different era since the change of the point system.

**eaglehelang** · 10-10-2012, 05:47 AM

http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/ar...penuh_/Article
Whatever NSC says(even when NSC is paying half the coach's salary), dont think BAM will follow through if it's the same people in the top. Look at what happen to Rexy, NSC also sharing/paying most of the salary

**limsy** · 10-10-2012, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by eaglehelang

http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/ar...penuh_/Article
Whatever NSC says(even when NSC is paying half the coach's salary), dont think BAM will follow through if it's the same people in the top. Look at what happen to Rexy, NSC also sharing/paying most of the salary

yeah,its the same like MACC. never independent. so does pjb.
and someone chickened out.

**Pakito** · 10-15-2012, 02:33 AM

Today I learned a new word in Malay, that describes BAM as an alternate to the 'smoke screen, smoke screen, put them on like sunscreen' term I use.

It's called 'SANDIWARA', means performing an act or a show, as a means to hoodwink you guys, like a ninja throws a smoke bomb before they dodge your queries of 'mismanagement' of a myriad of crucial issues which I care not to regurgitate.

***cobalt*** · 10-16-2012, 08:08 PM

Continued support assured
By K.M. BOOPATHY
15 October 2012

http://www.nst.com.my/sports/badmint...sured-1.157123

Excerpts:

NSI chief executive officer (CEO) Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said although there is a shortage of sports science experts, badminton is one of the high profile sports which will receive continued support due to its potential to win gold in Rio.

..."Roesdi will be the main person in charge and will get several assistants to help prepare a bigger pool of players.
"I also believe that the success of the sports science staff will also depend on the co-operation of the coaches and the commitment of the players who must have faith in the sports science approach."

Roesdi, who specifically looked after Chong Wei and other senior players, will also get assistance from the experienced Sean Sturgess who could also play a big role in helping the doubles.

The efforts of Sturgess was one of the main reasons Malaysia had about five top class pairs between 2005 and 2007 but their fitness became a major concern when Rexy Mainaky opted for other physical conditioning experts after that.

Sturgess went on to become the sports science co-ordinator for archery, badminton, cycling and diving for the 2012 Olympics which didn't give him the opportunity to have a direct impact on the shuttlers.

However, Sturgess has been conducting two physical training sessions per week for the men's doubles after a request from chief coach Tan Kim Her but it could be increased if the former gets the greenlight from NSI.

**nokh88** · 10-17-2012, 09:31 PM

Courtesy of The Star :

Joo-bong has some unfinished business in Malaysia

ODENSE: Barring one final meeting with his current employers, the Japan BA, South Korean Park Joo-bong is set to assume the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) coaching director’s post. And it’s a task he relishes because “I have some unfinished business with Malaysian badminton”.

The 44-year-old, who is here with the Japan team for the Denmark Open, coached the Malaysian team for three years and three months from 2000-2003. For the most part of it, Joo-bong was the men’s doubles chief coach although he did take up the supremo post briefly when Denmark’s Morten Frost left.

“There are some reasons why I’ve been attracted to the idea of returning to Malaysia ... there are some things that I want to set right,” said Joo-bong yesterday.

“I like to set big goals and work towards achieving them. My target then was the 2000 Olympic Games, the Thomas Cup Finals in 2002 and the World Championships in Seville (2001). The field was strong at the Olympics but we had a good chance in the Thomas Cup and world meet.”

None of the Malaysians won a medal at the 2000 Sydney Games, with Lee Wan Wah-Choong Tan Fook losing in the bronze medal playoff.
Malaysia also had two semi-finalists – Tan Fook-Wan Wah and Chan Chong Ming-Chew Choon Eng – at the World Championships in Seville but both pairs crashed out.

At the Thomas Cup in Guangzhou in 2002, Malaysia came close to wresting the crown after 10 years but eventually lost 3-2 to Indonesia in a thrilling final. One of Malaysia’s most notable achievements under Joo-bong then was beating Indonesia to the team title for the first time in 10 years at the 2001 SEA Games. Joo-bong admitted that during his previous stint with Malaysia, he lacked the authority to carry out some of his plans.

“In Japan, I get full support to plan and execute the coaching and training programmes. The Japan national team only get together before a major event and, most of the times, the players are with their clubs.
“The association manage the finances. Sometimes, I get fundings to run the programme while at other times I’ll tweak it (the programme) if there is insufficient money,” he said.

Joo-bong acknowledged that “things are looking positive after several discussions with BAM”.
“However, I can only decide after the final meeting with the Japan BA. I have a contract with them until March,” he pointed out.

Will Mr. Park has the complete authority?

**danielwong** · 10-17-2012, 09:36 PM

uncle, next time please adjust the headline and bolded part....hard to understand...

**nokh88** · 10-17-2012, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by danielwong

uncle, next time please adjust the headline and bolded part....hard to understand...

Nephew, Unlike last time, it's now very tedious to cut and paste in BC. So much editing to do. That's why you seldom see me posting news. I may just post the link next time.

***cobalt*** · 10-17-2012, 10:41 PM

Something that is apparently making more news regarding BAM than badminton, is the issue of sending notices of demand to journalists. From Dhaliwal's blog:

"Just a few days after the National Union of Journalists raised the issue of intimidation of sports journalists, we can now reveal that a journalist has received a letter of demand from a sports official that has close links with the Badminton Association of Malaysia.

"The letter of demand was received yesterday and although the details are still sketchy, it is apparently on an article the journalist wrote with regards to preferential treatment received by some badminton players.

"The plaintiff who has close ties with two top BAM officials is obviously peeved at what was written and this comes in wake of the two BAM officials having somewhat issued veiled threats against journalists last month."

**maxout** · 10-17-2012, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by cobalt

Something that is apparently making more news regarding BAM than badminton, is the issue of sending notices of demand to journalists. From Dhaliwal's blog:

"Just a few days after the National Union of Journalists raised the issue of intimidation of sports journalists, we can now reveal that a journalist has received a letter of demand from a sports official that has close links with the Badminton Association of Malaysia.

"The letter of demand was received yesterday and although the details are still sketchy, it is apparently on an article the journalist wrote with regards to preferential treatment received by some badminton players.

"The plaintiff who has close ties with two top BAM officials is obviously peeved at what was written and this comes in wake of the two BAM officials having somewhat issued veiled threats against journalists last month."

Hahahahahaha ... I am not at all surprised ... typical Malaysian Govt BEHAVIOUR !!! Luckily, they didn't threaten using ISA or Sedition Act

**nokh88** · 10-17-2012, 10:59 PM

[QUOTE=cobalt;1984666]Something that is apparently making more news regarding BAM than badminton, is the issue of sending notices of demand to journalists. From Dhaliwal's blog:

"Just a few days after the National Union of Journalists raised the issue of intimidation of sports journalists, we can now reveal that a journalist has received a letter of demand from a sports official that has close links with the Badminton Association of Malaysia.

"The letter of demand was received yesterday and although the details are still sketchy, it is apparently on an article the journalist wrote with regards to preferential treatment received by some badminton players.

"The plaintiff who has close ties with two top BAM officials is obviously peeved at what was written and this comes in wake of the two BAM officials having somewhat issued veiled threats against journalists last month."[/QUOTE]

Wonder if PJB will be bound by the same treatment?

**limsy** · 10-17-2012, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by maxout

Hahahahahaha ... I am not at all surprised ... typical Malaysian Govt BEHAVIOUR !!! Luckily, they didn't threaten using ISA or Sedition Act

what can a bam official do?
when journalist said the truth?
sue to court?
then more scandal will come out

**eaglehelang** · 10-18-2012, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by maxout

Hahahahahaha ... I am not at all surprised ... typical Malaysian Govt BEHAVIOUR !!! Luckily, they didn't threaten using ISA or Sedition Act

Now no more ISA or Sedition Act. But the Acts that replace them are just as bad or worse. Example : Peaceful assembly act

**limsy** · 10-18-2012, 04:23 AM

oh,i forget to tell.
bam get sponsorship for more than 10 million per year.
try to guess how many % did they invest in badminton player?

**nokh88** · 10-18-2012, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by limsy

oh,i forget to tell.
bam get sponsorship for more than 10 million per year.
try to guess how many % did they invest in badminton player?

Sir, lazy to guess. Just tell us the numbers, if you know.

**limsy** · 10-18-2012, 04:39 AM

hehe
i dont know either.
but what u expect bam did?
when player need to pay on their own for passport renewal and other thing else.

**ibelieveindevil** · 10-22-2012, 03:51 AM

a junior player from bwf world juniorjust complaint that the team is staying in a hotel in with only lan but no wifi, in which the hotel charge a thousand yen for a day usage... furthermore there isnt even air con inside the room, so someone tell me, why the team has t9 stay in such poor condition?

what happen to the fundings??