Inspiring One

Remember the post where I was looking for an affordable entry level road bike (she's the Ima today). Hence contacted Josiah Ng via email and he replied. I was really surprised when he replied! He's such a humble and nice guy. He is also one of those athletes who inspires me to be better.

The little excerpt written by Natasha Kraal, the editor of Harper’s Bazaar on Josiah Ng (National cyclist).

He’s the superhero; the multimilionaire; the man in the headlines (for better or bad)l has the brain to match the brawn, and the sensitive soul borne of field vulnerability. Forget those suits, sports make better men. Ng represents the new breed of Malaysian sportsmen that are daring to turn their passion into profession, without the fanfare or sense of entitlement. Like Ng, they prove themselves first in the international arena, against the big boys, without any expectation of hero worship back home. Tough if we do.

josiah ng

How I wish someone would write that about me. ^^ Anyway let's breakdown the article.

1. Forget those suits, sports make better men Is this fact or ?
   
2. Daring to turn their passion into profession, without the fanfare or sense of entitlement Is this possible for all sports in Malaysia? Yes but be ready to sacrifice a lot and don't expect much in return.
   
3. First in the international arena, against the big boys, without any expectation of hero worship back home. This hit me the most because we (the floorballers) face this. And sometimes we talk about our shameful defeat and humiliation in international tournaments, etc. I ask myself, would I still play for the country if we're joining APAC 2011? If I don't expect hero worship back home, I think I should say yes. As for now... I still don't have the answer. Still searching...still asking...still questioning... But for those who say 'YES, let's try again.' Please please 'die' trying hard for the country.

Josiah’s Look bike, equivalent to a Ferrari car in the cycling world

Meeting The Spartans IV

Tomorrow's game will probably be the most anticipated match out of the 5 matches in PFL Div1 for me. You might be wondering why this game and not the one against Ztec Phoenix on the 10 Aug 2010. I'll tell you why... one thing about me is... sometimes I cannot tahan the critics/comment/prediction/etc from third party. For this case is BBF le. No offence...I enjoy reading their post but I like proving people wrong. I like it when the outcome is the total opposite of the forecast.

But BBF's prediction is pretty accurate.

The below is the extraction from BBF's Team Preview 2009.

Jose:
Innebandy!Co to finish 3rd out of the 6 teams.

Bendy:
Innebandy has a proud history backed with medals from tournaments all over. 3rd should be reasonable, snatching 2nd is also possible but watch your back, cuz your will never know who might stab you from behind...

This Jose and Bendy is like Paul the Octopus and I bet one of them look like Paul as well. lol. Just kidding. =p But they were right. We came out 3rd last year. Sipek chun (very accurate).

Read on.

Innebandy has never beaten Frontliners before.
And so the end of a gruesome fight between the both, the curse stood unshaken, unbreakable.
Borak Borak Floorball post dated 9 July 2009

Head to Head History against Frontliners

PFL - 2008
Innebandy!Co 3-5 Frontliners
Lost

PFL - 2009
Innebandy!Co 2-3 Frontliners
Lost

SUKPEN - 2009
Innebandy!Co 2-2 Frontliners

Draw

PFL - 2010
Innebandy!Co 5 - 0 Frontliners
Win

[updated on 27/7/2010]

So can you see why this is the most anticipated match for me? To break the 'curse' if there is such a thing. =)

Talent Is Never Enough

I love this book because it teaches me a lot about myself. I came to a point where I was sure I would still come out 'top' without my usual training regimen. Many would consider that cockiness but it was just a thought deep inside me. Reason for me thinking that way is because I know I am gifted/talented and I believe this is a God given talent. [which I feel I have been taking it for granted lately]

In my early days [about 7 years ago] when I started Floorball, I made a prayer which links my performance with my spiritual life. If my spiritual life is good, my performance is excellent and vice versa. And its really accurate and true for me, till this very day. I wanted to be a good Christian first, then a Malaysian sportsperson.

As for now, I'm like a fish out of water, struggling and flipping myself, trying to find my way back to the water. Flipping and still flipping. It is scary when you are the person people talks about and you'd never expect you to be them. Still don't get it? A youth leader who backslide, dropped out from leadership positions, becoming worldly, etc. And today, you woke up thinking to yourself, 'Oh sh*t... I am that 'person' already.' That sucks big time.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both. =(

Whatever talent you have you can improve. Never forget the choices you make in the end make you. Choose to be a talent-plus person. If you do, you will add value to yourself, add value to others, and accomplish much more than you dreamed was possible.

John C Maxwell

Please make the right choice kids.
Think.
Think again.

When You Stop, You Restart

When you take a break from training, your body starts to turn to mush:

a) after a few months
b) after a few weeks
c) after a few days
d) almost immediately

Reason for asking this is because I have been slacking in my training! Hate to break that out but it's the truth and there's nothing to hide when it comes to the truth. =( However, I read that the rate of deterioration occurs is slower than you may think. In fact, most elements of your fitness go down at about the same rate at which they goes up.

Is that good news or what? Yes? No?

In the first place, why in the world do I have to write this post!? This is unacceptable! I was reading John C Maxell's Talent Is Not Enough and one of the topic was about self discipline. I'm gonna discipline my notty little body from now on. No more skipping! Or I'll spank you. ^^

The mark of a true champion is consistency. Knowing what to do is not enough. You must do what you know.

Balik Pulau with Ima tonight.

Team Elite for PFL DIV1 2010

Let me try to do an introduction for Innebandy!Co's team elite 2010/11. We've come a loooooooooooooooooooong way, especially for those senior/pioneer players who started with Blazing Eagles. We've struggle through our journey to reach 'today'.

We had difficulties with club growth, regular/committed players with the club, you name it we got it. I have a friend who told me, Innebandy!Co is like a baby to me. Those who have been with us since Day1 would understand the struggle and pain we've went through together. I guess that's how babies grow in a child, a youth then a real man that will withstand any challenges.

The era of Innebandy!Co relying on a few key players has come to an end! It is over and I am glad for this =) The world knows it, so do you. Our young players have grown a lot, mentally and physically. They have been 'tattooed' with the culture, training philosophies, law of victory, never give up attitude and determination during training. Even in borak-borak floorball, they said our forwards are more fledged. I really agree with this.

Sam and I talk a lot about our club when we drive back from BP. He said one of our goals this year was club growth (in terms of number of players ) and was a little disappointed because we didn't really achieve it. In a way it is pretty true, but we are growing gradually this year with the addition of Team Livestrong, adoption of schools (MGS and PFS), etc. I told him we are on the right track. With committed players in team Elite and Livestrong, they will bring in players of the same kind. And we will grow! Just like the law of Dividends. It just takes time...

This year's team is special because this is the strongest squad ever for the club. (in my opinion) Why do I say that.

Look at Chester, that cool and super calm cameraman is now hungry for goals. He can even make solo runs up and score! That is what I call entertainment.

My first game against Contact, playing forward with Jason makes me realize he is one tough bull/Park Ji-Sung and real quick in taking rebound. He KS one of the goals. =( but good for the team. =)

Rubine our solid rock in defense always making it hard for me to score during training. He has grown a lot! Way to go.

Our very own christiano ronaldo, Previn. hehehe. Has speed of lighting that will burn your a** if you don't watch out. Run baby run! I wanna be fast like you. =x

The 2009 rising rookie, Darien may not catch the attention of the crowd this year but I tell you, he is one player who knows what creativity is, and that is essential. Keep it up.

2010 Wild card, David Kok! This is the Messi in floorball. A genius on court with good killer instinct. With more games in his pocket, he would be unstoppable. ^^

The faithful Salibandien who transferred to Innebandy a few years back, Andrew has grown a lot as well. You will see his name on the score chart this year. I still remember the days of him training/playing on Tarc's tennis court. =p

The hardworking and determine Joshua, never fail to display insane courage every time he steps in court. As time passes by, he will be a greater threat to our opponents. Does the unexpected occasionally. =)

Bryan, my partner in crime. I wouldn't trade anyone to play on top with me. I'll always remember him as a cry baby in state training last time. But today, he is the one that will make others cry. I feel he is the better version of me. Good job!

My favourite ex-captain E, Ephraim is one fella that grown the most. THE MOST! I find him a really valuable asset because he is more than a player. He is a leader in the club even if he doesn't have any leadership role. He plays good floorball, tricky and will always be a threat to our opponents.

Mamaroyong Nicholes, we missed him in last year's PFL and it's great to have him on board this year. He is unpredictable and that makes him unstoppable. Sometimes we don't know what he is doing but that's the element of surprise for our opponent! =p

Captain Lin Ken...the best in his field. I guess he is one person who will determine whether we will get the Gold medal this year or otherwise. Always giving good feedback, ideas and tips. A really good loud motivator that will drive us throughout this campaign! The backbone of team Elite!

And finally...Sam...the useless defender that let in the only goal against Contact in the 19.59 minute. Lousy! hahaha! Just joking la, we still love you for that deficit. ^^ He is the brains behind the club, without him I wouldn't feel as confident playing with a different strategy. Without him, is like curry mee without curry mee chili, plain and mild. An experience solid defender with killer instinct and most importantly, he play with brains.

With this kinda teammates. Don't you think its the best we've ever gotten? They asked, Can they finally lift the title after a drought of 2 consecutive years?
My answer is...

YES!

YES! YES!

YES! YES! YES!

Team Elite 2010/11 going for GOLD