the season has just come to an end.

our season has just ended 2 days ago, with a silver and a bronze attained by the girls and the boys respectively. the outcomes may not be what we were expecting, however, like what is so often said, in a journey it is the process that matters instead of the outcome. for the girls, we all know that this year's team has faced so many drawbacks and yet overcome them, and there we were, in the finals once again. however, like Mr Soh said in the prep before the very last match of the season, there is never an easy finals. and it was really proven true. the girls' confidence and composure seemed to crumble after the second blow. but it is what sport teaches us: it teaches us that there are times we fall and there is always a chance for us to pull ourselves together and come back to fight again. like what the guys did. after losing to RJC in the semifinals, the guys had to fight for the 3rd position. the match against ACS(I) wasn't an easy one (to the spectators it was probably the best match ever, seeing how Saints really never give up, equalizing the score in the last 2 minutes) in the end, the match was won through penalty flicks.

this journey that just ended showed us that there are many things that matter in sports. individual skills, team coordination, passion for the sport, love for our teammates, drive to play our best, desire to win the match, perseverance, resilience, luck, etc, etc. all these are what make up the beauty of the sport that we play.

the season is over, but the memory of it will be part of everyone who went through this wonderful journey, which is so priceless that i'm sure we all would not trade it for anything in this world.

special thanks to Mr Gerard Danker who just had his last season with SAJC. it's been terrific being coached by such a great coach. and Mr Ben Soh (who will still be here for next year and next next year and next next next year and so on) for everything! and Mdm Ang for being there for every match, and Mr Eng who took beautiful pictures of us in action, and Ms Choy for being rather merciful towards the girls during the trainings when Mr Soh couldn't be there with us. and all the teachers-in-charge who organised the end-of-season party at Jillian's condo yesterday night. and Jillian who's been a great host (i realise that the special thanks goes to so many people that it's not that special anymore but well it is still special!)

15-05-09

this blog has not been updated for so long! i guess you guys understand that we, the blog comm members, don't have all the time in the world, just like you.

anyway, both the boys team and the girls team made it into the semifinals!! (the guys beat IJC and drew with ACSI in the second round while the girls won both matches against AJC and ACJC) we're that close to where we want to be. so, press on, give our 110% or more in the few last matches we're going to play. as the going gets tough, the tough gets going (quote taken from canoeing board haha) we know we are able to make it, now it's about whether we want it that much (and i'm really sure all of us do)

the girls' semifinal was supposed to be today but it was postponed due to the bad weather. it'll be on monday, 8 am.

and tomorrow will be the last pitch session for the j2's! because our season's ending next week (i don't know whether we should be happy or sad)

21-04-09

the girls won the first match against CJC, 6-0. may-ee scored the first goal, deflecting christie's hit. christie scored the second one, dribbling the ball which enru hit to her from the 16 yard into the D and gracefully pushed it into the goal. sya took a shot at the goal in one of the short corners we had (we had quite a number of them) and scored the 3rd one. the 4th one was the result of a hustle-bustle at CJ's goalpost. it seemed to be scored by jillian. the 5th goal was scored by danna who just came in for less than 30 seconds. the last goal was another deflection by may-ee. all the goals were scored during the second half. like what jillian said, from what was seen during the friendly matches and this first match it seems to be the trend that the girls only step up in the second half. this shouldn't be the case because it is dangerous if we do so when we play against stronger teams. but anyway, keep up the good work, girls! we can do it! the next match is on friday against RJC.

anyway, congratulations, guys. today's game was great!

I have just received wind that the girls game ended well with a score of 6 - 0. Well done girls! And a special congratulations to Danna right here for her goal scored.

I'm guessing the very inspirational song posted in the last post worked its magic. Anyhow, lets continue this and bag the gold this year.

At this moment, I hope the guys are feeling well and ok for their first game tomorrow, and please remember to envision yourselves at your peak performance. Let's keep ourselves psychologically and physically well conditioned for the upcoming battles.

So sleep well, eat well and play well.

P.S. Don't forget to drop your comments for the blog at the tagboard!

19-04-09

hey girls (and guys)! our season is starting in less than 27 hours (and for the guys, around 48 hours)! i'm in the blog comm yet i don't really know what to post here. chloe suggested posting some inspirational stuffs. like what. haha. i happen to be a fan of one of the greatest british bands today, Muse, so i pick one of their songs which is quite inspirational. it's called Invincible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienhU2senlc
hope you like it (:
in case you can't be bothered to watch the video, here's the lyrics.


follow through
make your dream come true
don't give up the fight
you will be alright
cos there's no one like you in the universe

don't be afraid
of what your mind conceives
you should make a stand
stand up for what you believe
and tonight we can truly say
together we're invincible

during this struggle they will pull us down
but please, please let's use this chance to turn things around
and tonight we can truly say together we're invincible

do it on your own
it makes no difference to me
what you leave behind
and what you choose to be
and whatever they say
your soul's unbreakable

during this struggle they will pull us down
but please, please let's use this chance to turn things around
and tonight we can truly say together we're invincible



oh. and for those who didn't come for training yesterday, please, like what andy and christie said, don't cut your hair during season. either cut it by today or wait until the end of season. hahahaha it's so superstitious but let's just observe this tradition.
and remember what Mr Gerard Danker said. keep visualising ourselves playing a good game tomorrow. and we shall play well tomorrow (:
don't break up with your boyfriend/girlfriend today, don't skip meals, don't sleep too late tonight, don't mug too hard, don't do whatever that may affect our game tomorrow in a negative way.

well that's all. this is the first proper post on this blog, please drop some constructive comments/suggestions for the blog comm kay (:

yet another video for you folks.
enjoy!

here's a series of videos for all you new hockers, to help get your game up.
and also for the older ones who want to brush up on your basics