This post is dedicated to the guys that are trying out this Sunday for the ODP, go Team CHINA. Let me start by congratulating you guys on a job well done. According to me y'all are winners, y'all won the most difficult part of this journey by telling yourselves that you want to tryout. You guys have conquered the fear that most guys did not. By saying you are going to tryout that means you already won half the battle as a lot of players are scared to go tryout, and for that I would like to congratulate you guys.
Now lets talk about the second battle which is the actual tryout. The best advice that anyone can give you especially during times like this is to just be yourself. You need to understand what you have and what you don't have. For example, if you are a skillful player with no speed, then stick to the basics, do skillful things and stay away from trying to out run other players with the ball, rather let the ball do the running. Another example is if you have speed but yet not skillful, use your speed to help make you standout. Stay away from trying to dribble the ball too much if you know that's not your strong hold. But I believe since you are trying out, you at least have some of these stuff that I have mentioned above. Now the key is understanding what you have and use it to better help you distinguish yourself from the rest of the players.
Control what you can control and understand that you will not be able to control other things, like say for instant how other players pass you the ball or how the coach feels about you. All you need to do is go out there and give it your best, know that by the time you leave the field you have done everything you can and you played your hardest, but smartest.
Let the rest of the things that is out of your control take care of themselves.
Go Team China
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
What an interesting Month!!!
We are half way through the ODP sessions. I like small groups. They turn to bring great competition and challenge the kids. As a coach it is very rewarding to see a player maturing with their skills. The funny part is there is not much different working with College kids and the younger ones. Obviously there is different in terms of speed and other stuff but for the most part they all struggle with certain things and it is the coaches job to identify those and help improve them.
Coastal Carolina University played in the Big South Conference this past weekend and we managed to win it. The win guaranteed a place in the NCAA Tournament. The last time coastal won it was my senior year and I was a player and 5 years later we won it again and I was a coach. Is the little things that matters. It might seem like a coincidence but there is more under the covers.
Now we will see how the boys do in the Nationals. Good luck boys.
More to follow.....
Coastal Carolina University played in the Big South Conference this past weekend and we managed to win it. The win guaranteed a place in the NCAA Tournament. The last time coastal won it was my senior year and I was a player and 5 years later we won it again and I was a coach. Is the little things that matters. It might seem like a coincidence but there is more under the covers.
Now we will see how the boys do in the Nationals. Good luck boys.
More to follow.....
Friday, October 29, 2010
First ODP Prep Session
Firstly I would like to congratulate everyone who attended the first session. Everyone worked really hard during the hour and half. Time is not on our side but as the tryouts are around the corner. Therefore we need to give it all our best during these sessions. I was very pleased with everyone today, the kids worked really hard and the wonderful part of all is the fact that they are willing to learn. As a player you can not take time of or think you know better than the other player. The important thing is to continue working on your skills and trying to perfect them. So that you will not get left behind. The secret is to continue training and perfecting those skills.
Some people are born with some skills, while as other needs to work hard to master the same skills. But even though you feel like you were born with those skills the funny part is as a player you still need to continue working to perfect them. Guys like Ronaldo and Messi they continuously try to perfect their skills, even though it looks like it is perfect.
keep the good work up and we will continue to keep working hard to try and get you ready not just for these tryouts but for the future as well.
Until next time!!!
Some people are born with some skills, while as other needs to work hard to master the same skills. But even though you feel like you were born with those skills the funny part is as a player you still need to continue working to perfect them. Guys like Ronaldo and Messi they continuously try to perfect their skills, even though it looks like it is perfect.
keep the good work up and we will continue to keep working hard to try and get you ready not just for these tryouts but for the future as well.
Until next time!!!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
ODP Training
1. ODP Training Program
Welcome to another year when young Men and Women gear up for ODP Tryouts. Skills and techniques must be nurtured as key elements of playing the game. In addition, players should be educated in the game's underlying tactics and strategies. This Program will help improve your skill and technique and get you ready for the ODP tryouts. Players across the state are taking time and working hard to prep themselves for these kinds of challenges Last year our program consisted of players from around the Grand Strand and some from North Carolina. All came together for one mission, to get excellent training to prepare them for the ODP Tryouts.
2. Duration
We will run five-week training sessions. The sessions will consist of ball handling skills, speed agility, dribbling, shooting and defending techniques and a lot of competition against other players who also will be going for the tryouts. The sessions will be an hour and Half (1h:30min) long.
3. Venue
Where: Socastee Park
When: Fridays - starting 10/29/2010
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
4. Price
Price: $100 – Five week Program
$30 – per single session (Drop Ins)
I would like to extend an invitation to everyone in and around surrounding areas to take this opportunity to increase their chances when going to these tryouts. This year’s sessions are going to be intense, challenging and very competitive. If you got what it takes please sign up. Everyone interested is welcome.
See you out on the Field.
Method of Payment
Please make checks/money orders payable to Bethuel Maja
Mail: 350-O Commonwealth Circle
Conway, SC 29526
Coach China Maja
843.246.4989
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Identifying the future
I try to post something at least once a month, but unfortunately last month I had so much work and not enough down time. My friends and I came up with an Idea of using our experience and talent to make a difference or giving back to the community. We started partnering with Host families to bring young soccer players to study and play soccer in the US. So far there are two players that we managed to bring. One of the players plays for the South African U17 National team.
Our goal is to Identify kids that not only show great potential with their soccer skills but also will be able to perform well in school. One of the problems that is always a recurring factor is that a lot of these young men find it hard to adjust in these new environment that they find themselves in. Thats where the host families comes into play. They help these young men adjust to their new life. We plan on not only Identifying kids from SA only but kids from within US. Help them locate University that will be beneficial in-terms of school and soccer, by providing them scholarships and a wonderful environment to grow as young men.
We have been getting a lot of requests and videos showcases. If you want more information feel free to send me a message at Chinamaja@yahoo.com
Our goal is to Identify kids that not only show great potential with their soccer skills but also will be able to perform well in school. One of the problems that is always a recurring factor is that a lot of these young men find it hard to adjust in these new environment that they find themselves in. Thats where the host families comes into play. They help these young men adjust to their new life. We plan on not only Identifying kids from SA only but kids from within US. Help them locate University that will be beneficial in-terms of school and soccer, by providing them scholarships and a wonderful environment to grow as young men.
We have been getting a lot of requests and videos showcases. If you want more information feel free to send me a message at Chinamaja@yahoo.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
August 16
The question that came to mind today as I watch Manchester United play against New Castle made me wonder. What makes a good coach? is it the experience? is it the ability to strategies? is it the players? is the number of licensing a coach has?
When I watch the New Castle coach come out of the tunnel at second half, made me realize it is a combination of the above. It is hard to come full circle if most of the above are not met. So the question then that follows is do you need to cover all of the above in order to be successful? What happens if the players are not up to the standard, what do you do as a coach? I believe this is where the character of the coach comes into play. Off course Manchester United has better players. But I didn't think New Castle's players where not good, the way the coach used them was not the right way. He went into the game playing into Man U's hands. He did a decent job of defending but when the players won the ball he did not know what to do. Get it? I'm not saying they (Players) did not know what to do, is the coach who did not know what to do. Players play according to the coach.
I saw for about 4 times in the second half where N Castle players would win the ball but try to dribble 3 or 4 Man U defenders. Now that's just insane. You went to Man U's home and try to dribble like that. The coach should have kept the ball a little more. So know your players and plan accordingly, that's the message for today.
When I watch the New Castle coach come out of the tunnel at second half, made me realize it is a combination of the above. It is hard to come full circle if most of the above are not met. So the question then that follows is do you need to cover all of the above in order to be successful? What happens if the players are not up to the standard, what do you do as a coach? I believe this is where the character of the coach comes into play. Off course Manchester United has better players. But I didn't think New Castle's players where not good, the way the coach used them was not the right way. He went into the game playing into Man U's hands. He did a decent job of defending but when the players won the ball he did not know what to do. Get it? I'm not saying they (Players) did not know what to do, is the coach who did not know what to do. Players play according to the coach.
I saw for about 4 times in the second half where N Castle players would win the ball but try to dribble 3 or 4 Man U defenders. Now that's just insane. You went to Man U's home and try to dribble like that. The coach should have kept the ball a little more. So know your players and plan accordingly, that's the message for today.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Camp
Our Camps are around the corner and if you haven't signed up take a few minutes to visit our site and join this exciting week of learning and teaching as you play with good players around the surrounding areas in the Grand Strand.
Contact Coach China at 843.457.8247
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