Perfect use of the left hand. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
The wait continues............
Right is right and can never be wrong !
It's been almost three weeks and apparently no decision has been made on who is the lucky person selected to lead the resurgence of netball at the national level ( seniors).
As I write this post I can confirm that Mr. Babb is one day away from calling it quits due to the lengthy delay in making an announcement. While I do not support this decision, I will respect it.
I was eagerly looking forward to seeing Mr. Babb in his role as 'coach' which may not now happen. DARNNNNNNN !!!!
This may not be the case of no news being good news.
THE WAIT CONTINUES !!
It's been almost three weeks and apparently no decision has been made on who is the lucky person selected to lead the resurgence of netball at the national level ( seniors).
As I write this post I can confirm that Mr. Babb is one day away from calling it quits due to the lengthy delay in making an announcement. While I do not support this decision, I will respect it.
I was eagerly looking forward to seeing Mr. Babb in his role as 'coach' which may not now happen. DARNNNNNNN !!!!
This may not be the case of no news being good news.
THE WAIT CONTINUES !!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Beautiful jump!
Minnows in netball Tanzania as they defeated Canada in the 6 Nations Cup presently playing in Singapore. Tanzania won 43-32. In the foreground ( red uniform) is former Jamaican international and Twilight Netball Club captain Tiffanie Wolfe.
Good height !!
The GK from Singapore leaps to block this shot at goal from Malaysia's GA. Singapore won 39-33.
6 Nations tourney
Canadian netballers in red watch as their opponent from Northern Ireland catches the ball in the 6 Nations Cup being played in Singapore. Canada lost 45-81
Monday, December 7, 2009
2 of the best !!
Australia's Natalie von Bertouch tussles with New Zealand's Laura Langman for the ball in a highly competitive game in Invercargill,New Zealand.
Say it aint so !!
Is potential senior coach Alwyn Babb set to blow his final whistle in netball at the national level ?
ONLY TIME WILL TELL !!
ONLY TIME WILL TELL !!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
After the championship game
Ace netballers Lydia Bishop of Barbados and former Jamaica player,captain and coach Oberon Pitterson at the end of the 2009 championship game in Toronto.
Local swim coach Bradley Broomes is in the middle.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
WHOSE FAULT IS IT ??
Today ( December 5th) is almost two weeks since the Coaching Selection Committee of the Barbados Netball Association conducted interviews with several candidates for vacant coaching posts and at this time no one is any wiser as to who has been successful.
Q : Who is to blame for this ? Is it the same Committee or is it the BNA?
Let's try to answer. The role of the Committee is self explanatory and that is to SELECT. Once the interviews were ALL conducted it was just a matter of informing the BNA that either the candidates were well suited for the positions or they weren't and all this could've been done in a matter of minutes.
That the BNA has NOT been as aggressive as they should speaks volumes to some degree.They have allowed a sub-committee to DICTATE national progress which at this time shouldn't be happening.
It would be remiss of me to separate the importance of either the U-16 or senior coach at this time for the same reason,ie - Tournaments in a few months.
Sure Julie Phillips has been working with the U-16 squad but she is NOT the coach as this article is being written. What happens if after her interview she is not the best suited? What happens if the two candidates who were interviewed for the position of Assistant Coach were not the best suited for that position ?
When will the BNA let us know ??
In the case of the senior team that is struggling to keep afloat, how can it not be seen as ABSOLUTELY important to this Committee that a coach be named ?
I am sure that Mr.Babb has nailed his interview.( As has his opponent). I am sure that once/if given the opportunity to coach he will obviously do his best.
Are we going to have to wait until the middle of the Christmas rush or the Old Years' celebration to know who the appointee is ? Does waiting so long mean that neither of the two candidates were suitable??
The board of the BNA has been tardy in DEMANDING the decisions of these interviews. It has shown no respect for the individuals who have all expressed an interest in assisting with the growth and development of our national teams.
Q: WHOSE FAULT IS IT ??
The Coaching Selection Committee or the board of the Barbados Netball Association??
Q : Who is to blame for this ? Is it the same Committee or is it the BNA?
Let's try to answer. The role of the Committee is self explanatory and that is to SELECT. Once the interviews were ALL conducted it was just a matter of informing the BNA that either the candidates were well suited for the positions or they weren't and all this could've been done in a matter of minutes.
That the BNA has NOT been as aggressive as they should speaks volumes to some degree.They have allowed a sub-committee to DICTATE national progress which at this time shouldn't be happening.
It would be remiss of me to separate the importance of either the U-16 or senior coach at this time for the same reason,ie - Tournaments in a few months.
Sure Julie Phillips has been working with the U-16 squad but she is NOT the coach as this article is being written. What happens if after her interview she is not the best suited? What happens if the two candidates who were interviewed for the position of Assistant Coach were not the best suited for that position ?
When will the BNA let us know ??
In the case of the senior team that is struggling to keep afloat, how can it not be seen as ABSOLUTELY important to this Committee that a coach be named ?
I am sure that Mr.Babb has nailed his interview.( As has his opponent). I am sure that once/if given the opportunity to coach he will obviously do his best.
Are we going to have to wait until the middle of the Christmas rush or the Old Years' celebration to know who the appointee is ? Does waiting so long mean that neither of the two candidates were suitable??
The board of the BNA has been tardy in DEMANDING the decisions of these interviews. It has shown no respect for the individuals who have all expressed an interest in assisting with the growth and development of our national teams.
Q: WHOSE FAULT IS IT ??
The Coaching Selection Committee or the board of the Barbados Netball Association??
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Careless whispers !!
It's no secret who I have publicly endorsed for two of the three vacant coaching positions in the Barbados Netball Association.
It's no secret that I think the committee put in place to make such a decision had a hard task after both my choices had their interviews.
What seems to be a 'secret' is who has been given the nod for the senior national coach.
Yesterday ( Thursday Friday 27th November) and today it was unofficially 'revealed' that my co-coaching partner was the new coach. While that is what most people may be hoping/praying for, we are prepared to wait for the YES or NO from the BNA.
Time will tell if we are going to go with what is considered 'ruthless players' or if we will just have players.
It is no SECRET, what God can do...........................with arms wide open, he'll PARDON you. It is no SECRET, what God can do.
It's no secret that I think the committee put in place to make such a decision had a hard task after both my choices had their interviews.
What seems to be a 'secret' is who has been given the nod for the senior national coach.
Yesterday ( Thursday Friday 27th November) and today it was unofficially 'revealed' that my co-coaching partner was the new coach. While that is what most people may be hoping/praying for, we are prepared to wait for the YES or NO from the BNA.
Time will tell if we are going to go with what is considered 'ruthless players' or if we will just have players.
It is no SECRET, what God can do...........................with arms wide open, he'll PARDON you. It is no SECRET, what God can do.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The wait is on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Almost one week after conducting interviews to decide who is the 'best' or least qualified to be considered to coach at the national level, the Barbados Netball Association is still undecided.
In the case of the U-16 team, I would have thought that the Coaching Selection Committee ( is that what it is?) would realise that with the 2010 regional U-16 tournament less than six months away prioritising that team by naming all THREE members of the management ( Coach,Asst Coach and Manager) is important.
As far as this unit is concerned, one of the candidates interviewed for the position of Assistant Coach is long serving national player Lydia Bishop of Spooners Hill Netball Club. Lydia brings with her a wealth of international playing experience which can be an asset if she is successful. She has also singlehandedly molded a group of teenagers into a team capable of playing quality netball.
The position of senior national coach is more intriguing and mouth watering in anticipation. Will it be the netball stalwart who has given years of dedication to the sport or my friend the track and field czar who will bring a FRESH AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH to our national programme if selected?
At the beginning of this post I queried why there is this delay with the naming of the management teams. I do not blame the committee which has been put in place but I however blame the BNA for allowing such an important matter to be decided by a 'board' other than themselves.
My positions for managent of the U-16 team is : Julie Phillips ( Coach) , Lydia Bishop ( Asst coach) and who ever as Manager. LOL !!
Alwyn Babb is my choice for senior national coach despite what tradition says and anybody else in the lesser positions.
I may not be right about any of the positions where Babb and Lydia are concerned, but I know that these two persons are the BEST qualified applicants.
WE WAIT IN ANTICIPATION !!
In the case of the U-16 team, I would have thought that the Coaching Selection Committee ( is that what it is?) would realise that with the 2010 regional U-16 tournament less than six months away prioritising that team by naming all THREE members of the management ( Coach,Asst Coach and Manager) is important.
As far as this unit is concerned, one of the candidates interviewed for the position of Assistant Coach is long serving national player Lydia Bishop of Spooners Hill Netball Club. Lydia brings with her a wealth of international playing experience which can be an asset if she is successful. She has also singlehandedly molded a group of teenagers into a team capable of playing quality netball.
The position of senior national coach is more intriguing and mouth watering in anticipation. Will it be the netball stalwart who has given years of dedication to the sport or my friend the track and field czar who will bring a FRESH AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH to our national programme if selected?
At the beginning of this post I queried why there is this delay with the naming of the management teams. I do not blame the committee which has been put in place but I however blame the BNA for allowing such an important matter to be decided by a 'board' other than themselves.
My positions for managent of the U-16 team is : Julie Phillips ( Coach) , Lydia Bishop ( Asst coach) and who ever as Manager. LOL !!
Alwyn Babb is my choice for senior national coach despite what tradition says and anybody else in the lesser positions.
I may not be right about any of the positions where Babb and Lydia are concerned, but I know that these two persons are the BEST qualified applicants.
WE WAIT IN ANTICIPATION !!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
11 STRAIGHT !
Is Julie Phillips the best person for the position of head coach of the national U-16 team?
It would be easy to answer in the affirmative after she guided perennial schools' champions Springer Memorial to an amazing 11th straight netball title in this years' BSSNL competition.
What made the victory sweeter according to JP was the fact that the girls were not able to train as a unit but were not willing to surrender to their opponents.
She admitted that she was also able to get them into the " I think I can" mode which the girls were able to use as a motivating factor.
Miss Phillips' next challenge will be attempting to improve on the second place finish from this years' regional U-16 tournament at next years' tourney in Barbados.
WAY to go Julie P and Springer Memorial !!!
It would be easy to answer in the affirmative after she guided perennial schools' champions Springer Memorial to an amazing 11th straight netball title in this years' BSSNL competition.
What made the victory sweeter according to JP was the fact that the girls were not able to train as a unit but were not willing to surrender to their opponents.
She admitted that she was also able to get them into the " I think I can" mode which the girls were able to use as a motivating factor.
Miss Phillips' next challenge will be attempting to improve on the second place finish from this years' regional U-16 tournament at next years' tourney in Barbados.
WAY to go Julie P and Springer Memorial !!!
LOSERS !!
What is the possibility that a club with three teams in a competition can default a game in the highest division ??
If your answer is no, then think again.
In their final league game of the 2009 Barbados Workers' Union competition ( November 18),defending champions Brydens V8 Splash who played under the name of a product that is marketed by their sponsor DEFAULTED to new champions A&A Connections.
Was it a case of poor sportsmanship or fear of being annihilated ??
WE'LL NEVER KNOW !!!
If your answer is no, then think again.
In their final league game of the 2009 Barbados Workers' Union competition ( November 18),defending champions Brydens V8 Splash who played under the name of a product that is marketed by their sponsor DEFAULTED to new champions A&A Connections.
Was it a case of poor sportsmanship or fear of being annihilated ??
WE'LL NEVER KNOW !!!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
With nothing to lose and everything to gain,A&A Connections comprehensively won the Senior Division of the 2009 Barbados Workers' Union ( BWU) Out-of-season competition.
Congrats to Lydia, Kizzy,Dionne, Santia, Alicia, Renee, Rosemarie, Denise, Sherese, Sabrina, Natalie and Rhonda. Congratulations also are extended to Alwyn Babb who brought this team together in an attempt to bring some excitement to this tournament.
Guess he is working on strategising for his new role. HINT HINT !!!!
Congrats to Lydia, Kizzy,Dionne, Santia, Alicia, Renee, Rosemarie, Denise, Sherese, Sabrina, Natalie and Rhonda. Congratulations also are extended to Alwyn Babb who brought this team together in an attempt to bring some excitement to this tournament.
Guess he is working on strategising for his new role. HINT HINT !!!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
AMMM QUIT 2
"Man he cud really put down d whistle!"
" I aint know wha he doing a tall!"
"He umpiring nuff sh**e!"
"He only come in here when d evenings come ta get $10 !"
These are just a small sample of the 'sentiments' being hurled towards one of the two male umpires in Barbados at the moment.
Ironically the umpire in question doesn't seem to know how to turn a negative into a positive as his umpiring is progressively worsening and has reached the stage where he should seriously consider taking a break and learn the rules of the sport.
Equally ironic is that the said umpire is now a member of the Barbados Association of Netball Umpires( BANU) and will be in a decision making position. Crazy huh!!!
In this same vein is a longstanding member of a distribution company who has been lauded as the next best umpire from this island. HAHA!!
Take some advice once it is given young miss. It's true that you should listen to your coach when on court.Off court it's a different ball game ( pun intended) .
This may be a case of I FAIL, YOU FAIL !!
" I aint know wha he doing a tall!"
"He umpiring nuff sh**e!"
"He only come in here when d evenings come ta get $10 !"
These are just a small sample of the 'sentiments' being hurled towards one of the two male umpires in Barbados at the moment.
Ironically the umpire in question doesn't seem to know how to turn a negative into a positive as his umpiring is progressively worsening and has reached the stage where he should seriously consider taking a break and learn the rules of the sport.
Equally ironic is that the said umpire is now a member of the Barbados Association of Netball Umpires( BANU) and will be in a decision making position. Crazy huh!!!
In this same vein is a longstanding member of a distribution company who has been lauded as the next best umpire from this island. HAHA!!
Take some advice once it is given young miss. It's true that you should listen to your coach when on court.Off court it's a different ball game ( pun intended) .
This may be a case of I FAIL, YOU FAIL !!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
AMMM, just quit!!
For many years it has been the NORM to hear teacher after teacher openly complaining about the level of umpiring meted out to their respective schools during the BSSNL competitions. These concerns have apparently reached boiling point and alledgedly manifested themselves at Waterford this evening ( Nov 3rd).
In what was played ( pun intended) out in front of numerous spectators,the umpires apparently had a field day trying to get their schools of choice by allegiance and other ways, into the semifinals.
If this umpiring( and I say this word loosely) was anything like last night ( Nov 2nd) in the Barbados Workers Union competition, then we are in a state of disrepair. I digress!!
To quote a teacher " I aint know how every year I meeting a certain school all d time and not only dat but the same f****ing teacher? Ammm, I mean umpire ?"
My involvement in schools' netball has taught me this. Some people will do absolutely anything to win and these perpetrators of the sport has somehow weaseled their thought process into the
brains of the innocent.
That bacchanal broke out in the Netball Satdium may be the end result of a torrid season in which I too was almost cussed out by a woman ( I would like to call her another name) who has limited knowledge about the game far less the rules and chose to tell me what I was NOT doing.
When incidences like what alledgedly happened this evening takes place and the people who are put under the microscope are those who know better ( we would think they do) and choose not to do so.........................................
I WILL say this in open honesty. Some of the individuals who umpire in this particular competition CHOOSES not to do what is RIGHT out of AFFILIATION to certain individuals and it shows. Poor people !!
HAHA !! The harshness of this situation took place in 2002 when I entered a team with limited talent but plenty brains in said competition.We were unbeaten in our zone,went to the final four and one of the culprits of today's debacle, brought my team to tears with some crazy interpretations and ridiculous calls.
ALL these years later that nonsense exists.
In what was played ( pun intended) out in front of numerous spectators,the umpires apparently had a field day trying to get their schools of choice by allegiance and other ways, into the semifinals.
If this umpiring( and I say this word loosely) was anything like last night ( Nov 2nd) in the Barbados Workers Union competition, then we are in a state of disrepair. I digress!!
To quote a teacher " I aint know how every year I meeting a certain school all d time and not only dat but the same f****ing teacher? Ammm, I mean umpire ?"
My involvement in schools' netball has taught me this. Some people will do absolutely anything to win and these perpetrators of the sport has somehow weaseled their thought process into the
brains of the innocent.
That bacchanal broke out in the Netball Satdium may be the end result of a torrid season in which I too was almost cussed out by a woman ( I would like to call her another name) who has limited knowledge about the game far less the rules and chose to tell me what I was NOT doing.
When incidences like what alledgedly happened this evening takes place and the people who are put under the microscope are those who know better ( we would think they do) and choose not to do so.........................................
I WILL say this in open honesty. Some of the individuals who umpire in this particular competition CHOOSES not to do what is RIGHT out of AFFILIATION to certain individuals and it shows. Poor people !!
HAHA !! The harshness of this situation took place in 2002 when I entered a team with limited talent but plenty brains in said competition.We were unbeaten in our zone,went to the final four and one of the culprits of today's debacle, brought my team to tears with some crazy interpretations and ridiculous calls.
ALL these years later that nonsense exists.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
TIME 4 CHANGE !!!!
When the DLP became the leaders of our fate, it was a TIME FOR CHANGE !!
When Barack Obama became the first black President of the USA, that too was a TIME FOR CHANGE !!
When the little boy from Hillaby,St.Andrew obliterated his opponents in Berlin this year, that too showed a TIME FOR CHANGE !!
When Alwyn Babb is summoned for an interview with the Coaching personnel of the BNA, that too will beckon the TIME FOR CHANGE !!
I was tempted to write about a very peculiar conversation that occured last week, but I am not going to do so because it really isn't worth it.
What I will say is that some individuals out there in NETBALL land seem to think that Mr.Babb is doing the WRONG ( YES WRONG) thing by placing his name in the pool of hopefuls for the coach of our senior national team.
He didn't ask me to write this so whomever thinks that he did, SO WHAT ? It's none of your business !!!
When the applications became public it was fair game for all concerned. Unfortunately it seems as though we have definitely reached crisis stage in netball because only two local coaches applied. Now the ones who didn't are having their round table discussions and talking LAVATORY MATTER ( I haven't used that term in a while) .
If these guardians and inventors of the game didn't apply because of their lack of qualifications, whose fault was it ??
If these same people think that a betrayal has occured, so what ??
If these same people think that a male can't or shouldn't coach any national teams here in Barbados, so what ??
In the end it will come down to a single interview. No call backs for a second, no "Don't call me, I'll call you!"
This however is what I KNOW. If he goes first, it is WAR and if he goes after, it's DOOMSDAY !!
This may be the BNA's TIME FOR CHANGE !!
When Barack Obama became the first black President of the USA, that too was a TIME FOR CHANGE !!
When the little boy from Hillaby,St.Andrew obliterated his opponents in Berlin this year, that too showed a TIME FOR CHANGE !!
When Alwyn Babb is summoned for an interview with the Coaching personnel of the BNA, that too will beckon the TIME FOR CHANGE !!
I was tempted to write about a very peculiar conversation that occured last week, but I am not going to do so because it really isn't worth it.
What I will say is that some individuals out there in NETBALL land seem to think that Mr.Babb is doing the WRONG ( YES WRONG) thing by placing his name in the pool of hopefuls for the coach of our senior national team.
He didn't ask me to write this so whomever thinks that he did, SO WHAT ? It's none of your business !!!
When the applications became public it was fair game for all concerned. Unfortunately it seems as though we have definitely reached crisis stage in netball because only two local coaches applied. Now the ones who didn't are having their round table discussions and talking LAVATORY MATTER ( I haven't used that term in a while) .
If these guardians and inventors of the game didn't apply because of their lack of qualifications, whose fault was it ??
If these same people think that a betrayal has occured, so what ??
If these same people think that a male can't or shouldn't coach any national teams here in Barbados, so what ??
In the end it will come down to a single interview. No call backs for a second, no "Don't call me, I'll call you!"
This however is what I KNOW. If he goes first, it is WAR and if he goes after, it's DOOMSDAY !!
This may be the BNA's TIME FOR CHANGE !!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The time is now !
The Barbados Netball Association can make history very soon if the lone male applicant for the post of senior national coach is successful.
Today's daily Nation Newspaper( October 28) revealed that renowned track coach Alwyn Babb is that applicant and will be up against some sterling opposition.
What is interesting is that Babb ( as we all call him) was the 'head trainer designate' of the senior team in 2008 - 2009 and brings with him a wealth of netball knowledge which should serve him well. What he also has in his favour is the ability to make something happen, can easily MOTIVATE and isn't afraid to take chances.
Is this a personal endorsement of my coaching partner?? HELL YEAH !!
Do I think he has the qualities of a great coach?? U BETCHA!!
Will the BNA make the right decision?? Hmmmm.......................
Today's daily Nation Newspaper( October 28) revealed that renowned track coach Alwyn Babb is that applicant and will be up against some sterling opposition.
What is interesting is that Babb ( as we all call him) was the 'head trainer designate' of the senior team in 2008 - 2009 and brings with him a wealth of netball knowledge which should serve him well. What he also has in his favour is the ability to make something happen, can easily MOTIVATE and isn't afraid to take chances.
Is this a personal endorsement of my coaching partner?? HELL YEAH !!
Do I think he has the qualities of a great coach?? U BETCHA!!
Will the BNA make the right decision?? Hmmmm.......................
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Not ur bizness !!
My decision to cancel the appeal against the Barbados Netball Association is nobody's business but mine. Not my family.Not my friends and certainly not the malicious simple-minded people who make up the sport of netball.
I have always known that my 'ban' was welcomed by those people who came to me,would laugh with me and also 'agreed' that the BNA was wrong for what they had done. I have always felt that these same people were just like the postal workers in Canada and the USA - will work through any season. I have also always known that like Christmas( comes every year) these people are seasonal.
I have said all the above to say this. MY decision to halt the legal process has nothing to do with the fact that I have 'applied' for the position of senior national Coach of the Barbados national team. When those evil minded selfish bandits learn to deal with the fact that they are in-competent as coaches and learn to mind their own business,maybe we will see an improvement in netball.
Obviously the bandits aren't only in the coaching pool.They are also administrators of the sport. Oops, did I say administrators?? I actually meant WANNA-BES.
In the end I AM COMFORTABLE!
IT WAS MY BUSINESS !!! Don't make it YOURS !!
I have always known that my 'ban' was welcomed by those people who came to me,would laugh with me and also 'agreed' that the BNA was wrong for what they had done. I have always felt that these same people were just like the postal workers in Canada and the USA - will work through any season. I have also always known that like Christmas( comes every year) these people are seasonal.
I have said all the above to say this. MY decision to halt the legal process has nothing to do with the fact that I have 'applied' for the position of senior national Coach of the Barbados national team. When those evil minded selfish bandits learn to deal with the fact that they are in-competent as coaches and learn to mind their own business,maybe we will see an improvement in netball.
Obviously the bandits aren't only in the coaching pool.They are also administrators of the sport. Oops, did I say administrators?? I actually meant WANNA-BES.
In the end I AM COMFORTABLE!
IT WAS MY BUSINESS !!! Don't make it YOURS !!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Clean up !!
Any dog that goes back to it's vomit after it is cleaned up is still very much a dog.
We can put pigs in silk stockings and it's still a pig.
We can take a cow to a pond but getting it to drink is another story.
My word to the person who wants more than the cleaning of a beach is this. If you and your lackies didn't start the infestion,the NEED to do excessive cleaning would be minimal.
We can put pigs in silk stockings and it's still a pig.
We can take a cow to a pond but getting it to drink is another story.
My word to the person who wants more than the cleaning of a beach is this. If you and your lackies didn't start the infestion,the NEED to do excessive cleaning would be minimal.
I did it !
In an earlier post I made it clear that I have no real interest in netball in Barbados anymore. As a result of this I made a conscious decision recently regarding the legal matter between the BNA and myself.
When the 'ban' was imposed in 2006, none of my fellow floor members 'knew' nothing about the decision made. ACCORDING TO THEM !
As it is now I am having the last laugh at the misery all of them are having. Who can't get the position they WANT,have had to GIVE up the one they NEEDED.
Did my non-involvement cause these things to happen? Or were the selfishness of these people the reason?
When the insanity of the Executive Committee( 2006) was made public,the powers that be were adamant that corporate Barbados was unwilling to give money or sponsorship to them because of my decision to go public. Now that I have done what has been done, will the BNA be given what they think they deserve ?
I DID IT or DID I ??
When the 'ban' was imposed in 2006, none of my fellow floor members 'knew' nothing about the decision made. ACCORDING TO THEM !
As it is now I am having the last laugh at the misery all of them are having. Who can't get the position they WANT,have had to GIVE up the one they NEEDED.
Did my non-involvement cause these things to happen? Or were the selfishness of these people the reason?
When the insanity of the Executive Committee( 2006) was made public,the powers that be were adamant that corporate Barbados was unwilling to give money or sponsorship to them because of my decision to go public. Now that I have done what has been done, will the BNA be given what they think they deserve ?
I DID IT or DID I ??
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
PEU
What ever became of the Performance Enhancement Unit ( PEU) that was formed on 30-09-08?
On this date a little over a year ago,the Barbados Netball Association announced the formation of this programme which was supposed to be a national plan to govern all aspects of the sport from the developmental stage through to the senior team.
Ironically the head trainer assigned this job is also one of the applicants for the vacated position of head coach of the national senior team. HMMMM!!! Am I to assume that if HE gets the coaching position the PEU will FINALLY begin or will he do what he does best ( write workouts,programmes,etc for others) and release that responsibility?
Several years ago , a similar need was acknowledged and with this in mind, the High Performance Development Programme ( HPDP) was formed. Once the proposal was accepted by the BNA, the 'powers-that-be' in the form of selfish liars swept in and made a 'claim'. After a few years,the HPDP came to a standstill.
Will the PEU get a chance to start? Hopefully now that the 'powers-that-be ' aren't around it will.
On this date a little over a year ago,the Barbados Netball Association announced the formation of this programme which was supposed to be a national plan to govern all aspects of the sport from the developmental stage through to the senior team.
Ironically the head trainer assigned this job is also one of the applicants for the vacated position of head coach of the national senior team. HMMMM!!! Am I to assume that if HE gets the coaching position the PEU will FINALLY begin or will he do what he does best ( write workouts,programmes,etc for others) and release that responsibility?
Several years ago , a similar need was acknowledged and with this in mind, the High Performance Development Programme ( HPDP) was formed. Once the proposal was accepted by the BNA, the 'powers-that-be' in the form of selfish liars swept in and made a 'claim'. After a few years,the HPDP came to a standstill.
Will the PEU get a chance to start? Hopefully now that the 'powers-that-be ' aren't around it will.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time for change
Never have there been a male as head coach of any national netball team in Barbados but that may soon change.
When the BNA recently advertised the vacancy for HEAD COACH of the senior national team,I convinced ( haha) my co-coach in Spooners Hill,Mr.Alwyn Babb to apply for the position. Initially he balked at the idea but after careful consideration and a lot of soul searching,HE DID.
Let's fast forward and assume that my friend is the coach. Will we get greater attendance to national training at the senior level? Will he choose one of the old stalwarts as his deputy?
I do not know and do not care how many other people applied because I know that my friend met all the qualifications and can certainly get the job done if he's successful.
Obama did it and now it's about to happen here. This is a time for change.
When the BNA recently advertised the vacancy for HEAD COACH of the senior national team,I convinced ( haha) my co-coach in Spooners Hill,Mr.Alwyn Babb to apply for the position. Initially he balked at the idea but after careful consideration and a lot of soul searching,HE DID.
Let's fast forward and assume that my friend is the coach. Will we get greater attendance to national training at the senior level? Will he choose one of the old stalwarts as his deputy?
I do not know and do not care how many other people applied because I know that my friend met all the qualifications and can certainly get the job done if he's successful.
Obama did it and now it's about to happen here. This is a time for change.
Something happening
People in positions of authority can either be useful,users or just plain dumb.In this case I think the ones I refer to are the latter.
What does it matter if a club displays aggressive behaviour when one of their own is axed from national trials? What can said club do when that decision is made?
Being a leader is about making decisions and if that can't been done when necessary,then the person in that leadership role should be axed. PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!
As RPB said," Something happening...................................
Wait and see.
What does it matter if a club displays aggressive behaviour when one of their own is axed from national trials? What can said club do when that decision is made?
Being a leader is about making decisions and if that can't been done when necessary,then the person in that leadership role should be axed. PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!
As RPB said," Something happening...................................
Wait and see.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Should I??
If you care about a sport,then it stands to reason that you will want to know as much as possible about that particular sport. As usual I will go to the IFNA website everyday to see what is going on in the "outer" world of netball.
It seems as though the Board of the BNA and I have the same thought process. Prominently displayed on the homepage of the IFNA website is the Barbados flag,next to the flag are the recently 'vacated' coaching positions for an U-16 and Senior coach being advertised.
Does the BNA have enough money to pay a foreign coach? Will that person if successful be given room and board? If the successful coach is locally based,will they be treated the same as a foreign coach?
Finally,will the BNA have enough money to even pay a per diem after the "aggrieved" former management team returns from Crumpton Street?
Can they pay me if I apply? Should I apply? I am not really in the mood but it'll be interesting to know how people feel.
Leave your comments!
It seems as though the Board of the BNA and I have the same thought process. Prominently displayed on the homepage of the IFNA website is the Barbados flag,next to the flag are the recently 'vacated' coaching positions for an U-16 and Senior coach being advertised.
Does the BNA have enough money to pay a foreign coach? Will that person if successful be given room and board? If the successful coach is locally based,will they be treated the same as a foreign coach?
Finally,will the BNA have enough money to even pay a per diem after the "aggrieved" former management team returns from Crumpton Street?
Can they pay me if I apply? Should I apply? I am not really in the mood but it'll be interesting to know how people feel.
Leave your comments!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
12th place?????????
When it was finally over, Barbados' position at the just concluded World Youth Netball Championship( WYNC) was not what the coach had expected.
After the first games' drubbing by the former champions and now second place team ( New Zealand), my friends here in Toronto were sure that the Barbados team was good enough for second in their zone.SILLY THEM !!
It is now public knowledge that the team wasn't second or third but a disappointing fourth winning one game against lower ranked Scotland. THAT WAS EXPECTED BY ME!!
I will not and cannot blame the players' under-performances or lack thereof on their part. However I can and will blame the coaches for the STUPID combinations that were confusing to me and I am sure, other people. Amazingly the lone goalkeeper ( GK) on the team was a non-starter in the crucial games. Not even as a shooter.
The statistics of the games played have shown that some of the players whom we thought were automatic starters apparently weren't considered. Interesting !!
Now who takes the blame?
After the first games' drubbing by the former champions and now second place team ( New Zealand), my friends here in Toronto were sure that the Barbados team was good enough for second in their zone.SILLY THEM !!
It is now public knowledge that the team wasn't second or third but a disappointing fourth winning one game against lower ranked Scotland. THAT WAS EXPECTED BY ME!!
I will not and cannot blame the players' under-performances or lack thereof on their part. However I can and will blame the coaches for the STUPID combinations that were confusing to me and I am sure, other people. Amazingly the lone goalkeeper ( GK) on the team was a non-starter in the crucial games. Not even as a shooter.
The statistics of the games played have shown that some of the players whom we thought were automatic starters apparently weren't considered. Interesting !!
Now who takes the blame?
Iconic!!
As I write this post, I am in the presence of former Jamaica national player,captain and coach Oberon Pitterson.
Unlike her oncourt persona,Oberon ( Obe) is down to earth,friendly and knowledgeable. She is visiting Toronto as a guest of defending champion Twilight Netball Club as they seek to defend their championship.
Also in the lineup for Twilight is former Jamaica national player Tiffanie Wolfe and ace Barbados shooter and Spooners Hill stand-out Lydia"Lebron"Bishop.
Coaching Twilight for Sunday's semifinal will be my brother Wendell Greenidge and Spooners Hill coach/trainer Alwyn Babb.
As they say in the land of wood and water,IT'S GONNA B A TEAR WAY!!
Unlike her oncourt persona,Oberon ( Obe) is down to earth,friendly and knowledgeable. She is visiting Toronto as a guest of defending champion Twilight Netball Club as they seek to defend their championship.
Also in the lineup for Twilight is former Jamaica national player Tiffanie Wolfe and ace Barbados shooter and Spooners Hill stand-out Lydia"Lebron"Bishop.
Coaching Twilight for Sunday's semifinal will be my brother Wendell Greenidge and Spooners Hill coach/trainer Alwyn Babb.
As they say in the land of wood and water,IT'S GONNA B A TEAR WAY!!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Lashes !!
I have never felt and always known that the U-21 team could not challenge their counter-parts from New Zealand in our opening game of the 2009 World Youth Netball Championships.
"I giddem 20!" Lydia said.
"I giddem 25!" Babb said.
Those were the scores my friends were almost adamant the team would receive. I on the other hand had given them 35. SILLY ME!!
In the end we were all wrong because New Zealand pummelled Barbados by an amazing scoreline of 78 goals ( 102 - 24). Quarter scores in the game were :
1st quarter - 24-9
2nd quarter - 54-16
3rd quarter - 78-23
4th quarter - 102 -24
We scored ONE goal in the last quarter which has never been done by any national team before on the international stage.
Prior to all this,my 'predictions' have placed Barbados in the final eight(8). Today ( August 12) we played arch-enemies Trinidad and Tobago in a must-win game after T&T lost to 6th ranked (at this level) Northern Ireland 43-45.
Should we lose,we will be in the bottom half ( positions 9 - 20) of the competition.If we win, my 'predictions' are on stream.
"I giddem 20!" Lydia said.
"I giddem 25!" Babb said.
Those were the scores my friends were almost adamant the team would receive. I on the other hand had given them 35. SILLY ME!!
In the end we were all wrong because New Zealand pummelled Barbados by an amazing scoreline of 78 goals ( 102 - 24). Quarter scores in the game were :
1st quarter - 24-9
2nd quarter - 54-16
3rd quarter - 78-23
4th quarter - 102 -24
We scored ONE goal in the last quarter which has never been done by any national team before on the international stage.
Prior to all this,my 'predictions' have placed Barbados in the final eight(8). Today ( August 12) we played arch-enemies Trinidad and Tobago in a must-win game after T&T lost to 6th ranked (at this level) Northern Ireland 43-45.
Should we lose,we will be in the bottom half ( positions 9 - 20) of the competition.If we win, my 'predictions' are on stream.
Monday, August 3, 2009
From here where?
When the IFNA released the global rankings last week, Barbados had improved by one ( 12th - 11th). What does this mean for our senior team?
Realising that the top 10 in the world will be automatic qualifiers for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, what plans are in place for the senior team to help with any further advancement?
It's widely known that the BNA is cash strapped and therefore inviting teams to compete against our senior team may be problematic. Similarly the only hope for the team to travel will happen if an invitation is extended to us.
Who extends that invitation is left to be seen.
Realising that the top 10 in the world will be automatic qualifiers for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, what plans are in place for the senior team to help with any further advancement?
It's widely known that the BNA is cash strapped and therefore inviting teams to compete against our senior team may be problematic. Similarly the only hope for the team to travel will happen if an invitation is extended to us.
Who extends that invitation is left to be seen.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Really?
"Netball gives nothing other than injuries and a bad reputation!" Those words are echoed repeatedly by someone I know back in Barbados. They are also words that are very true.
The latter seems more true than the former and I can say that in all honesty. To me however it doesn't matter because when the truth has to be told it will be done so.
Some people within the heirarchy of local netball have been of the opinion that most of what I have been blogging the past few months were "inside" information from the BNA.That has never been the case at all.
Let me say this,the computer is helpful and it can also be dangerous. Remember when in fits of anger why we did what we did to get instant results and draw awareness to the ills of others.
The latter seems more true than the former and I can say that in all honesty. To me however it doesn't matter because when the truth has to be told it will be done so.
Some people within the heirarchy of local netball have been of the opinion that most of what I have been blogging the past few months were "inside" information from the BNA.That has never been the case at all.
Let me say this,the computer is helpful and it can also be dangerous. Remember when in fits of anger why we did what we did to get instant results and draw awareness to the ills of others.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
What ever happened to the HPDP ??
Several years ago when Mr Alwyn Babb and I conceptualised the High Performance Development Programme it was embraced by the Barbados Netball Association.
One Council member made it clear before the first set of invitees that she had in her possession a document which was similar to that which Mr.Babb and I had conceptualised. As fate would have it, after numerous requests to see such a document were unsuccessful,the BNA allowed our proposal to go ahead.
Plans were made and netballers were invited to be a part of this historic programme. Mr Babb was in charge of the fitness sessions which were held at the National Stadium on Saturday mornings and I was one of several coaches who met at the Netball Stadium to organise and coach the practical side of the game.
It was not surprising that after the success of this programme some individuals got selfish and Mr.Babb and I were literally "SHUT OUT " of any further involvement.
Years later not only it is obvious that the HPDP is no more, but that yearly Caribbean countries are benefitting from several areas of this programme with the exception of Barbados.
Do we not care what has happened to the High Performance Development Programme? Do we not care if our netball improves?
They say netball is global. As 2010 approaches will we be on the GLOBAL stage ??
One Council member made it clear before the first set of invitees that she had in her possession a document which was similar to that which Mr.Babb and I had conceptualised. As fate would have it, after numerous requests to see such a document were unsuccessful,the BNA allowed our proposal to go ahead.
Plans were made and netballers were invited to be a part of this historic programme. Mr Babb was in charge of the fitness sessions which were held at the National Stadium on Saturday mornings and I was one of several coaches who met at the Netball Stadium to organise and coach the practical side of the game.
It was not surprising that after the success of this programme some individuals got selfish and Mr.Babb and I were literally "SHUT OUT " of any further involvement.
Years later not only it is obvious that the HPDP is no more, but that yearly Caribbean countries are benefitting from several areas of this programme with the exception of Barbados.
Do we not care what has happened to the High Performance Development Programme? Do we not care if our netball improves?
They say netball is global. As 2010 approaches will we be on the GLOBAL stage ??
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Game 1
It's raining like crazy here in Toronto which prevented us from going to watch the annual Jamaica Day celebrations. As the name suggests this is all things from the Land of wood and water including football,basketball and of course netball. Last year I was invited to umpire but this year because of my late arrival here in Hogtown ( Toronto), it would've been impossible for me to do so.
Twilight Netball Club plays two games tomorrow ( 26 July) but I am only going to see some of the game which the Division 1 team will be playing.As fate would have it I have been invited to umpire in another game which plays simultaneously as the Division 1.
Umpiring here in Ontario is different to Barbados.Most often that not when umpiring, it seems as though it's a coaching session as most of the players are not aware of the amendments of the rules which govern the sport.
As promised I'll keep you readers up-to-date on tomorrow's games.
Twilight Netball Club plays two games tomorrow ( 26 July) but I am only going to see some of the game which the Division 1 team will be playing.As fate would have it I have been invited to umpire in another game which plays simultaneously as the Division 1.
Umpiring here in Ontario is different to Barbados.Most often that not when umpiring, it seems as though it's a coaching session as most of the players are not aware of the amendments of the rules which govern the sport.
As promised I'll keep you readers up-to-date on tomorrow's games.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Toronto
Today begins a series of articles of my visit to Toronto Canada 2009. During my stay here I am going to be actively involved in netball,not only coaching but umpiring as well for Netball Ontario.
I will be coaching Twilight Netball Club which is arguably the best team in the GTA ( Greater Toronto Area) as they try to repeat as Summer league champions. This year for the first time ever Twilight has two teams in the competition with both teams contenders for their respective titles.
My first coaching stint is this evening ( July 24) at Fairbanks Middle School,located at Eglinton and Dufferin in the West End of Toronto starting at 7-7:30 pm.
I am also blessed to have with me the co-coach/trainer in Spooners Hill Netball Club who will also add to the improvement of this club.
I will be posting some results of games played on Sunday July 26th 2009.
I will be coaching Twilight Netball Club which is arguably the best team in the GTA ( Greater Toronto Area) as they try to repeat as Summer league champions. This year for the first time ever Twilight has two teams in the competition with both teams contenders for their respective titles.
My first coaching stint is this evening ( July 24) at Fairbanks Middle School,located at Eglinton and Dufferin in the West End of Toronto starting at 7-7:30 pm.
I am also blessed to have with me the co-coach/trainer in Spooners Hill Netball Club who will also add to the improvement of this club.
I will be posting some results of games played on Sunday July 26th 2009.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Goodbye,Adios,Ciao............................
By now the entire country would've read yesterday's ( 17 July) Weekend Nation and had some discussion on reporter Sherrylyn Clarke's article : It's time to call it a day.In the reporter's article she 'called' for the resignation of long-standing national players Don Small and Olivia Walcott and gave valid reasons to support what was written.
In an earlier post I had hinted the same after these two performed dismally at the recently held NETFEST. While I would've supported Olivia's inclusion in the national team up to that time,I do not think I can do so anymore after seeing her less than adequate performance during NETFEST. In a country such as ours where players are intimidated by names and umpires openly umpire CLUBS and not games,it was easy to be 'dominant'. Globally that has passed.
When Don Small was literally able to walk off a plane ( as a Facebook account holder put it) and into a NATIONAL team without many practice sessions, it was very wrong. So wrong that it backfired. Why was this allowed and how could the selectors approve of such ? Again in my article I had given the reason and I'll do so again.
The ENTIRE selection panel comprises members of ONE club which coincidentally these two players represent in our local domestic season. The argument by some would be they don't,but if this committee is made public,these individuals are either directly or indirectly associated with this club. They are also past or present members of said club.
Sure the final decision regarding any team/s should be made by the board of the BNA,but I am not sure that in this case any decisions made were made with careful thinking.
Within the U-21 team are several talented players who are at the level where they should be included without question in our senior team,yet we repeatedly go for the tried and tested and lose young talent in the process.
Goodbye,Adios,Ciao..........................
In an earlier post I had hinted the same after these two performed dismally at the recently held NETFEST. While I would've supported Olivia's inclusion in the national team up to that time,I do not think I can do so anymore after seeing her less than adequate performance during NETFEST. In a country such as ours where players are intimidated by names and umpires openly umpire CLUBS and not games,it was easy to be 'dominant'. Globally that has passed.
When Don Small was literally able to walk off a plane ( as a Facebook account holder put it) and into a NATIONAL team without many practice sessions, it was very wrong. So wrong that it backfired. Why was this allowed and how could the selectors approve of such ? Again in my article I had given the reason and I'll do so again.
The ENTIRE selection panel comprises members of ONE club which coincidentally these two players represent in our local domestic season. The argument by some would be they don't,but if this committee is made public,these individuals are either directly or indirectly associated with this club. They are also past or present members of said club.
Sure the final decision regarding any team/s should be made by the board of the BNA,but I am not sure that in this case any decisions made were made with careful thinking.
Within the U-21 team are several talented players who are at the level where they should be included without question in our senior team,yet we repeatedly go for the tried and tested and lose young talent in the process.
Goodbye,Adios,Ciao..........................
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Days of THEIR lives ?
Is it true that there's not going to be any CropOver festivities for the members of the U-21 team this year, even though they will be in Barbados ?
Is it true that somewhere in the east of the island,a home awaits their arrival ?
Will this NONSENSE be the reason some of these girls give up netball AFTER their return from the Cook Islands?
Is dictatorship allowed in Barbados and is it practiced in sports ?
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME !
Is it true that somewhere in the east of the island,a home awaits their arrival ?
Will this NONSENSE be the reason some of these girls give up netball AFTER their return from the Cook Islands?
Is dictatorship allowed in Barbados and is it practiced in sports ?
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME !
Friday, July 10, 2009
I have NO CONFIDENCE !!
Wikipedia describes AUTOCRACY as a form of government in which the political power is held by a single,self-appointed ruler.
Having thought that netballers had been removed from tyrannical and dictatorial leadership,apparently they seemed to be heading in that direction come November 2009.
2009 was by far one of the better years to date. Prompt decisions were made in the best interest of the clubs who are the POWER of the BNA and after much effort, all scheduled games were completed. The lone achilles heel was the obvious attempts by some to SABOTAGE what was flowing by not issuing umpires to officiate netball games.
It was widely rumoured that Spooners Hill Netball Club was "running" the Association. If that was the case,SO WHAT? Diversification is good for the soul.
When clubmate,chairperson of the League Committee and Secretary of the BNA took on the task of organizing the 2009 season, I knew that she would meet with resistence from some bigots and idiots who would use her past outspokenness against her. They TRIED and FAILED!
Not only have they not accepted that fact, but they have been able to form another group of individuals who are hoping to bring a NO CONFIDENCE motion against the entire board.
Interestingly enough in this mix-up is the wife of a former West Indies cricketer and Carlton Club member and one long standing manager of a club sponsored by a local distributor.
Support for this 2nd quarter has apparently been promised from the milk sponsored company's club and the lone club with a brewery on their logo.
I have NO CONFIDENCE in this team,DO YOU ??
Having thought that netballers had been removed from tyrannical and dictatorial leadership,apparently they seemed to be heading in that direction come November 2009.
2009 was by far one of the better years to date. Prompt decisions were made in the best interest of the clubs who are the POWER of the BNA and after much effort, all scheduled games were completed. The lone achilles heel was the obvious attempts by some to SABOTAGE what was flowing by not issuing umpires to officiate netball games.
It was widely rumoured that Spooners Hill Netball Club was "running" the Association. If that was the case,SO WHAT? Diversification is good for the soul.
When clubmate,chairperson of the League Committee and Secretary of the BNA took on the task of organizing the 2009 season, I knew that she would meet with resistence from some bigots and idiots who would use her past outspokenness against her. They TRIED and FAILED!
Not only have they not accepted that fact, but they have been able to form another group of individuals who are hoping to bring a NO CONFIDENCE motion against the entire board.
Interestingly enough in this mix-up is the wife of a former West Indies cricketer and Carlton Club member and one long standing manager of a club sponsored by a local distributor.
Support for this 2nd quarter has apparently been promised from the milk sponsored company's club and the lone club with a brewery on their logo.
I have NO CONFIDENCE in this team,DO YOU ??
Monday, July 6, 2009
I was right,wasn't I ?
In my last post I stated the FACT that in the end the final place on the 2009 WYC team would be between Tyna King and Kamillah Burke. Sadly enough I was correct.
What I personally don't understand is this. Did the board of the BNA really agree to what is obviously a case of club moreso than country? I had also questioned the makeup of the Selection Committee and I would do so again. Undoubtedly these individuals have some measure of integrity but in the end .......................
How can it be justified that a choice had to be made between a defensive player and an attacking player ? Doesn't make much sense,does it ?
Why when the "final" twelve names were submitted didn't one of the more level-headed individuals who make up the board of the BNA question and ultimately refute ANY team where this player was not included?
Have we reached the stage where we don't care about the players' feelings anymore and that by making seemingly false promises,it will be all well and good?
As my best friend said," A recipe for disaster!" and I said "When you start wrong,you'll always end wrong!"
What I personally don't understand is this. Did the board of the BNA really agree to what is obviously a case of club moreso than country? I had also questioned the makeup of the Selection Committee and I would do so again. Undoubtedly these individuals have some measure of integrity but in the end .......................
How can it be justified that a choice had to be made between a defensive player and an attacking player ? Doesn't make much sense,does it ?
Why when the "final" twelve names were submitted didn't one of the more level-headed individuals who make up the board of the BNA question and ultimately refute ANY team where this player was not included?
Have we reached the stage where we don't care about the players' feelings anymore and that by making seemingly false promises,it will be all well and good?
As my best friend said," A recipe for disaster!" and I said "When you start wrong,you'll always end wrong!"
Thursday, June 25, 2009
My FINAL 12
In an earlier post, I gave TEN names of girls who I have the strong belief will be on the 2009 WYC team heading to Cook Islands. I did not include Damisha Croney because at that time,I was unsure if her timidity would be effective in such a tournament. This past week the former FOUNDATIONER has proven me wrong.
I am also going to take a gamble and TRY to justify why the there is an asterix (**) next to a player.
My FINAL 12 are :
Makeba Clarke
Jahlesal Brathwaite
Shakira Springer
Janiece Clarke
Jalissa Lovell
Tonisha Rock-Yaw
Shanise Banfield
Damisha Croney
Shakira Boxill
Faye Sealy
Samantha Browne
Tyna King***
In the first international game played, the three squad members in the stand were Tyna King,Kamillah Burke and Leah Harper.These three along with Markayla Yearwood rightfully was included in the team for the second game.
In the second game, limited play was given to Leah ( for obvious reasons), Kamillah (who was playing solid ) was substituted and Tyna who was just being her usual was changed from one position to another.Markayla was unfortunately never given the opportunity to showcase her talent in any of the two games played.
Today's Daily Nation ( 25 June) carries an "interview' with the head coach of the team.In that "interview" the coach said that all 15 players were going to be given a chance to play to allow the selectors to see them again. Markayla HAS THEREFORE BEEN ELIMINATED ! Why was it possible to have her sit on the bench in uniform both nights and still not play? Was it because of the heavily strapped thigh ? If that is the answer then it is a pile of LAVATORY MATTER as she has played effectively all season with her thigh strapped.
That Leah failed to perform when she should've, also eliminated her from the 12 and it was going to come down to Kamillah and Tyna. I have also questioned the Selection Committee because I felt that if a case such as this occured, CLUB will be placed first and I may be proven right. Hence the reason I have chosen Tyna over Kamillah.
What do you readers think??
I am also going to take a gamble and TRY to justify why the there is an asterix (**) next to a player.
My FINAL 12 are :
Makeba Clarke
Jahlesal Brathwaite
Shakira Springer
Janiece Clarke
Jalissa Lovell
Tonisha Rock-Yaw
Shanise Banfield
Damisha Croney
Shakira Boxill
Faye Sealy
Samantha Browne
Tyna King***
In the first international game played, the three squad members in the stand were Tyna King,Kamillah Burke and Leah Harper.These three along with Markayla Yearwood rightfully was included in the team for the second game.
In the second game, limited play was given to Leah ( for obvious reasons), Kamillah (who was playing solid ) was substituted and Tyna who was just being her usual was changed from one position to another.Markayla was unfortunately never given the opportunity to showcase her talent in any of the two games played.
Today's Daily Nation ( 25 June) carries an "interview' with the head coach of the team.In that "interview" the coach said that all 15 players were going to be given a chance to play to allow the selectors to see them again. Markayla HAS THEREFORE BEEN ELIMINATED ! Why was it possible to have her sit on the bench in uniform both nights and still not play? Was it because of the heavily strapped thigh ? If that is the answer then it is a pile of LAVATORY MATTER as she has played effectively all season with her thigh strapped.
That Leah failed to perform when she should've, also eliminated her from the 12 and it was going to come down to Kamillah and Tyna. I have also questioned the Selection Committee because I felt that if a case such as this occured, CLUB will be placed first and I may be proven right. Hence the reason I have chosen Tyna over Kamillah.
What do you readers think??
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
62-24
" I paying dis $5 under protest!" " Dis is an insult to people who know netball!" U tink dis is Waterford ?"
Those were some of the comments my best friend said to everyone who was within earshot of him at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium last night ( 23 June) when we went to watch the debacle that was the Barbados U-21 team as they opposed their opponents from England.
Walking into the Gymnasium we knew something STUPID was going to happen and something STUPID did.
I am not criticising the fifteen who are still vying for places on the team because they all deserve a chance,some more than others. I however believe that the ones who don't stand any chance of making that twelve ( MANAGEMENT KNOWS WHO THEY ARE) , should've been in the stands and not on the court.
The starting seven were : Leah Harper (GS), Shakira Boxill ( GA),Jalissa Lovell (WA), Shakira Springer (C),Kamillah Burke( WD),Janiece Clarke (GD) and Makeba Clarke ( GK) . Sitting in the stands were Damisha Croney,Samantha Browne and Jahlesal Brathwaite. HUH??
I am of the belief that the two scholarship winners, who are studying in England should've been on the court at the same time mainly because of the type of netball the England U-21 was playing. That they were exposed to that same level should've been reason enough for the head coach.Obviously it wasn't.
It was made abundantly clear that we were going to be tortured by a team who seemed to have lost it's way less than three minutes into the first quarter. Leah Harper and Shakira Boxill never clicked and showed limited communication, a limping Shakira Springer was , well limping......, and Jalissa Lovell never got going. It was the defensive trio who tried to keep Barbados in the game.
Even though they were outjumped, Makeba,Janiece and Kamillah played as though their lives depended on it. It was unfortunate that their teammates didn't feel this way.
The introduction of a new goal shooter-Shanise Banfield, goal keeper-Faye Sealy and others didn't make any difference as the damage had already been done, the fat lady had sang and the curtains were closed.
I choose not to write too much on the nonsense that was displayed on the court because I am sure when reading this article,it will bring back horrible memories for the players. It should be the absolute OPPOSITE for the management team.
Was it an attempt to eliminate players or just to prove to us the public that some players shouldn't be there? Was it an attempt to showcase some insane coaching decisions?
Goals for us were so few and far between that the English supporters in the Gymnasium applauded when we scored goals. Imagine that !
As my best friend also said, " A good player doesn't make a good coach!"
Those were some of the comments my best friend said to everyone who was within earshot of him at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium last night ( 23 June) when we went to watch the debacle that was the Barbados U-21 team as they opposed their opponents from England.
Walking into the Gymnasium we knew something STUPID was going to happen and something STUPID did.
I am not criticising the fifteen who are still vying for places on the team because they all deserve a chance,some more than others. I however believe that the ones who don't stand any chance of making that twelve ( MANAGEMENT KNOWS WHO THEY ARE) , should've been in the stands and not on the court.
The starting seven were : Leah Harper (GS), Shakira Boxill ( GA),Jalissa Lovell (WA), Shakira Springer (C),Kamillah Burke( WD),Janiece Clarke (GD) and Makeba Clarke ( GK) . Sitting in the stands were Damisha Croney,Samantha Browne and Jahlesal Brathwaite. HUH??
I am of the belief that the two scholarship winners, who are studying in England should've been on the court at the same time mainly because of the type of netball the England U-21 was playing. That they were exposed to that same level should've been reason enough for the head coach.Obviously it wasn't.
It was made abundantly clear that we were going to be tortured by a team who seemed to have lost it's way less than three minutes into the first quarter. Leah Harper and Shakira Boxill never clicked and showed limited communication, a limping Shakira Springer was , well limping......, and Jalissa Lovell never got going. It was the defensive trio who tried to keep Barbados in the game.
Even though they were outjumped, Makeba,Janiece and Kamillah played as though their lives depended on it. It was unfortunate that their teammates didn't feel this way.
The introduction of a new goal shooter-Shanise Banfield, goal keeper-Faye Sealy and others didn't make any difference as the damage had already been done, the fat lady had sang and the curtains were closed.
I choose not to write too much on the nonsense that was displayed on the court because I am sure when reading this article,it will bring back horrible memories for the players. It should be the absolute OPPOSITE for the management team.
Was it an attempt to eliminate players or just to prove to us the public that some players shouldn't be there? Was it an attempt to showcase some insane coaching decisions?
Goals for us were so few and far between that the English supporters in the Gymnasium applauded when we scored goals. Imagine that !
As my best friend also said, " A good player doesn't make a good coach!"
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Swan song
Which of the two members of the national senior team should be singing their swan song ?
Unlike in previous years when we had several high calibre players to challenge for a place in our national team and ultimately in the starting seven, these two players by process of elimination and a bit of "because dem belong to that club" were able to solidify themselves in the blue, gold and black.
After witnessing the game Barbados v Scotland last night ( 22nd June) it is now more obvious than before that the international playing days of these players should be at an end and they should be told so in the same vein as former national player JB.
The stated game was played at a relatively fast clip until the introduction of these two players which brought the momentum of the Barbados team to an incredible halt. When that happened we were outscored in both quarters ( second half) by a Scotland team hungry for a win.
Again I have no idea why some changes were made when we were certainly 'struggling' to hold onto the slim lead we had up to that point in time. What I do know is that when nothing is broken there's no need to fix it.
Both Laurel Browne and Lisa Puckerin were playing the level of netball required at this stage. Unfortunately there were times when they needed assistance from on the court and did not get it as much as they should.
Also the fact that Lydia"Lebron" Bishop was forced to leave the goal circle on numerous occasions proved that the attackers ( WA and GA) at that time were not getting the job done as efficiently as they should have.Without this assistance, I am almost certain that we would've scored less than the 43 goals we did.
Realistically I am not expecting any brownie points for this opinion as I am sure it will irk some people. DO I CARE ?? CERTAINLY NOT !!
Sing a swan song, right is right and wrong is wrong.
Unlike in previous years when we had several high calibre players to challenge for a place in our national team and ultimately in the starting seven, these two players by process of elimination and a bit of "because dem belong to that club" were able to solidify themselves in the blue, gold and black.
After witnessing the game Barbados v Scotland last night ( 22nd June) it is now more obvious than before that the international playing days of these players should be at an end and they should be told so in the same vein as former national player JB.
The stated game was played at a relatively fast clip until the introduction of these two players which brought the momentum of the Barbados team to an incredible halt. When that happened we were outscored in both quarters ( second half) by a Scotland team hungry for a win.
Again I have no idea why some changes were made when we were certainly 'struggling' to hold onto the slim lead we had up to that point in time. What I do know is that when nothing is broken there's no need to fix it.
Both Laurel Browne and Lisa Puckerin were playing the level of netball required at this stage. Unfortunately there were times when they needed assistance from on the court and did not get it as much as they should.
Also the fact that Lydia"Lebron" Bishop was forced to leave the goal circle on numerous occasions proved that the attackers ( WA and GA) at that time were not getting the job done as efficiently as they should have.Without this assistance, I am almost certain that we would've scored less than the 43 goals we did.
Realistically I am not expecting any brownie points for this opinion as I am sure it will irk some people. DO I CARE ?? CERTAINLY NOT !!
Sing a swan song, right is right and wrong is wrong.
Test of time
With the inclusion of the two English-based netballers the U-21 squad was supposed to be stronger.That was not the case last night ( 22 June) when the Barbados U-21 played England's U-21 team.
Surprisingly the stronger of the two, Makeba Clarke wasn't in the starting seven of the local team but her schoolmate and COW Rangers?? member Jahlesal Brathwaite was. Hmmmmm!
The starting seven was Shanise Banfield ( GS),Shakira Boxill (GA),Jalissa Lovell ( WA), Samantha Browne ( C),Jahlesal Brathwaite ( WD) Janiece Clarke ( GD) and Faye Sealy (GK).
It was satisfying that this unit was able to compete against a team with more taller and more aggressive players the way they did for the first half of the game. Shanise Banfield came to play netball and showed glimpses of her obvious talent with her trademark mid-range bombs dropping all over Wildey.However I knew we were doomed at the resumption of the third quarter.
The changes that were made were baffling not only to me but to other spectators as well. The starting GA who was becoming tired went to WA, the TIRED WA to C ,two new shooters introduced and Makeba Clarke was brought in at WD. INTERESTING!!
Personally the attack was lacking in several areas and it was obvious from the first whistle . The new WA was too slow because of fatigue and the C played as though it was Pico Tenerife all over again.
Only Makeba Clarke who was solid at WD made any impact in the second half. She tried to prevent her opponent from receiving any passes and played an "attacking defense" when there were the obvious breakdown in the center third. KUDOS MAKEBA !!
It is apparent that the Barbados U-21 team needs a "target" in the shooting circle and I think that Faye Sealy should be given the opportunity to do so. Will she fail? I don't think so!
The final result in last night's game shouldn't have been but it is what it is.
Surprisingly the stronger of the two, Makeba Clarke wasn't in the starting seven of the local team but her schoolmate and COW Rangers?? member Jahlesal Brathwaite was. Hmmmmm!
The starting seven was Shanise Banfield ( GS),Shakira Boxill (GA),Jalissa Lovell ( WA), Samantha Browne ( C),Jahlesal Brathwaite ( WD) Janiece Clarke ( GD) and Faye Sealy (GK).
It was satisfying that this unit was able to compete against a team with more taller and more aggressive players the way they did for the first half of the game. Shanise Banfield came to play netball and showed glimpses of her obvious talent with her trademark mid-range bombs dropping all over Wildey.However I knew we were doomed at the resumption of the third quarter.
The changes that were made were baffling not only to me but to other spectators as well. The starting GA who was becoming tired went to WA, the TIRED WA to C ,two new shooters introduced and Makeba Clarke was brought in at WD. INTERESTING!!
Personally the attack was lacking in several areas and it was obvious from the first whistle . The new WA was too slow because of fatigue and the C played as though it was Pico Tenerife all over again.
Only Makeba Clarke who was solid at WD made any impact in the second half. She tried to prevent her opponent from receiving any passes and played an "attacking defense" when there were the obvious breakdown in the center third. KUDOS MAKEBA !!
It is apparent that the Barbados U-21 team needs a "target" in the shooting circle and I think that Faye Sealy should be given the opportunity to do so. Will she fail? I don't think so!
The final result in last night's game shouldn't have been but it is what it is.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Interesting!!
Watching the Barbados senior team last night( 18 June) was as painful as getting root canal surgery.It confirmed what I have felt all along and that is the inability by the mid-courters on that team to distribute the ball into the shooting circle.
I am not going to make any excuse for my fave player on the team Lydia"Lebron" Bishop's underperformance, because I saw just about two minutes of the opening third. That was enough for me to know that something wasn't right. It was crazy watching the WA and C who started struggle to give proper or correct passes into the shooting circle. CRAZYYYYYY!!
It appears that the supporting cast to the goal shooters on that particular team prefer height. The introduction of Laurel Browne made the passes a little easier and even then some of them were downright silly.
The final quarter was a travesty unto itself as the introduction of a new WA brought the Barbados team to an immediate crawl. The passes to the shooting circle became less, it was an adjustment period that took longer than anticipated and there were times when it appeared as though Barbados was playing with six instead of seven. INTERESTING!!
Thankfully defender Lisa Puckerin has the athletic ability she possesses as she was able to single-handedly keep the Vincies at bay when her partner/s were more often than not kept napping.
A win is a win but the moral victory should be given to SVG who had arrived in the island the same day and scored more goals than was expected. Was it a case therefore of what they did or what Barbados didn't do??
I am not going to make any excuse for my fave player on the team Lydia"Lebron" Bishop's underperformance, because I saw just about two minutes of the opening third. That was enough for me to know that something wasn't right. It was crazy watching the WA and C who started struggle to give proper or correct passes into the shooting circle. CRAZYYYYYY!!
It appears that the supporting cast to the goal shooters on that particular team prefer height. The introduction of Laurel Browne made the passes a little easier and even then some of them were downright silly.
The final quarter was a travesty unto itself as the introduction of a new WA brought the Barbados team to an immediate crawl. The passes to the shooting circle became less, it was an adjustment period that took longer than anticipated and there were times when it appeared as though Barbados was playing with six instead of seven. INTERESTING!!
Thankfully defender Lisa Puckerin has the athletic ability she possesses as she was able to single-handedly keep the Vincies at bay when her partner/s were more often than not kept napping.
A win is a win but the moral victory should be given to SVG who had arrived in the island the same day and scored more goals than was expected. Was it a case therefore of what they did or what Barbados didn't do??
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Bajan Gems
With national pride at stake and the possibility of global ranking at risk, the Barbados Gems did what the U-21 squad had failed to do one day earlier in the first of a two test series against Scotland last night ( 16 June) at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium.
The starting seven for Barbados should've been more commanding but it was clear that the attacking third lacked cohesion and understanding of ball placement. What continues to baffle me is how after all these years and so may games played together, seeing Lydia"Lebron" Bishop appears to be the hardest thing to do for our players. I believe that if Lydia didn't have the understanding that she had to assist with the transition of the ball into HER shooting circle,we would've been in trouble due to the inefficiency of her supporting cast.
There were some similarities to the U-21s however,e.g - spacial awareness,confusion in the center third, poor passing,etc. All these errors kept Scotland in control until the second half of the game when with fresher legs and knowing what had to be done, several telling changes were made by the local coach who went straight to the jugular of Scotland. Niceeeeeeeeee!
The negatives can and hopefully will be sorted out before the second test next week. Special kudos to Laurel who should continue with what aggression she brought to the game,Chekirah S who knows what she has to do ( HINT HINT), Lisa P and of course,Lydia"Lebron"Bishop, a tower of strength with the agility of a ballerina.
Well done to all concerned.
The starting seven for Barbados should've been more commanding but it was clear that the attacking third lacked cohesion and understanding of ball placement. What continues to baffle me is how after all these years and so may games played together, seeing Lydia"Lebron" Bishop appears to be the hardest thing to do for our players. I believe that if Lydia didn't have the understanding that she had to assist with the transition of the ball into HER shooting circle,we would've been in trouble due to the inefficiency of her supporting cast.
There were some similarities to the U-21s however,e.g - spacial awareness,confusion in the center third, poor passing,etc. All these errors kept Scotland in control until the second half of the game when with fresher legs and knowing what had to be done, several telling changes were made by the local coach who went straight to the jugular of Scotland. Niceeeeeeeeee!
The negatives can and hopefully will be sorted out before the second test next week. Special kudos to Laurel who should continue with what aggression she brought to the game,Chekirah S who knows what she has to do ( HINT HINT), Lisa P and of course,Lydia"Lebron"Bishop, a tower of strength with the agility of a ballerina.
Well done to all concerned.
Croneyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!
In most sports size matters, netball being no different. What happened at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium on Monday ( 15 June) that big hearts come in small packages.
Former FOUNDATION standout Damisha Croney with her gazelle like movements and fantastic footwork almost won the opening game of Netfest 2009 for the Barbados U-21 squad against Scotland. Aggressive on the center pass and accurate on the shot, Croney ( as most people call her) outscored all the other shooters used by the coach of the U-21 squad and ended the game with a remarkable 15/23. BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION !!
A fellow blogger opined that SB may not be ready for international duty and while that MAY be the opinion of others that night,I'll say this. What happened is another example of umpires here in our domestic competition NOT allowing defenders to play or challenge certain players such as SB.
I think SB was unsettled because of being close-marked by not one but both defenders and that threw her off completely. She wasn't given the opportunity to release the ball as quickly as she usually does and that might've caused her added inner turmoil. She had an average of under 50% scoring 5/11.
I don't think that she understands at this point in time that she can use not only her God given talent but her size as well to her advantage in the shooting circle. SB, you need to watch Lydia"Lebron" more.
If my eyes were not deceiving me,Scotland played two combinations in quarters one (1) and three( 3). Arguably it was a senior team from that country.However I think we lost the game when we failed to capitalise on the inter-changing Scotland did,coupled with the fact that in the final quarter we seemed to have lost leadership on court especially in our attacking third.
At the end of the game we had used three shooters with Lester Vaughanian TRY showing glimpses of her budding ability. RY finished the game with 9/13.
Statistics :
SB-5/11
TRY - 9/13
Damisha Croney - 15/23
Well done Damisha!
Former FOUNDATION standout Damisha Croney with her gazelle like movements and fantastic footwork almost won the opening game of Netfest 2009 for the Barbados U-21 squad against Scotland. Aggressive on the center pass and accurate on the shot, Croney ( as most people call her) outscored all the other shooters used by the coach of the U-21 squad and ended the game with a remarkable 15/23. BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION !!
A fellow blogger opined that SB may not be ready for international duty and while that MAY be the opinion of others that night,I'll say this. What happened is another example of umpires here in our domestic competition NOT allowing defenders to play or challenge certain players such as SB.
I think SB was unsettled because of being close-marked by not one but both defenders and that threw her off completely. She wasn't given the opportunity to release the ball as quickly as she usually does and that might've caused her added inner turmoil. She had an average of under 50% scoring 5/11.
I don't think that she understands at this point in time that she can use not only her God given talent but her size as well to her advantage in the shooting circle. SB, you need to watch Lydia"Lebron" more.
If my eyes were not deceiving me,Scotland played two combinations in quarters one (1) and three( 3). Arguably it was a senior team from that country.However I think we lost the game when we failed to capitalise on the inter-changing Scotland did,coupled with the fact that in the final quarter we seemed to have lost leadership on court especially in our attacking third.
At the end of the game we had used three shooters with Lester Vaughanian TRY showing glimpses of her budding ability. RY finished the game with 9/13.
Statistics :
SB-5/11
TRY - 9/13
Damisha Croney - 15/23
Well done Damisha!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Crisis diverted
When the BANU was formed several years ago, the mandate at that time was to work in cohesion with the governing body of the sport of netball in Barbados.At that time we were known to have had the most umpires in the region with people who had an interest keen to lend their assistance via umpiring. Fixtures were printed and umpires were allocated to games based on the division and the umpires' level,i.e - Beginners,Intermediate, Advanced.
Several years later( 2009) it seems as though not only was a mistake made but BANU appears to be the decision makers of the sport. Most playing nights recently teams leave the Netball Stadium dejected because of games not being played due to the lack of umpires. Who takes the blame for either not calling or the non- scheduling of umpires?
I was fortunate/unfortunate to overhear a coach of a team on Wednesday ( 10-06-09) berating the Chairperson of the 2009 League Committee because a game involving her team could not be played because of an unavailability of umpires. While I don't think the coach spoke to the right person, at least the travesty had been openly addressed.
My question now is this. "Was the upcoming meeting ( 23-06-09) hastily called because of the outburst or was it done because it HAD to be done to save a relatively successful season?"
You decide !!
Several years later( 2009) it seems as though not only was a mistake made but BANU appears to be the decision makers of the sport. Most playing nights recently teams leave the Netball Stadium dejected because of games not being played due to the lack of umpires. Who takes the blame for either not calling or the non- scheduling of umpires?
I was fortunate/unfortunate to overhear a coach of a team on Wednesday ( 10-06-09) berating the Chairperson of the 2009 League Committee because a game involving her team could not be played because of an unavailability of umpires. While I don't think the coach spoke to the right person, at least the travesty had been openly addressed.
My question now is this. "Was the upcoming meeting ( 23-06-09) hastily called because of the outburst or was it done because it HAD to be done to save a relatively successful season?"
You decide !!
Kudos
It is almost impossible to come into the Netball Stadium on any playing evening and not hear a bundle of garbage being spewed out of the mouths of some people.
If that opening doesn't make any sense, I am sure because you readers are curious you will continue reading just to figure out what I mean. As you know I am not going to disappoint.
Most spectators and netball players are of the belief that the Spooners Hill Netball Club is "running" netball this year. Is something wrong with that? Should it only be placed in the hands of the earth movers and the milk producers?
It doesn't take an Einstein or a rocket scientist to calculate that I support the overall effort of the 2009 League Committee and it's Chairperson. That the majority of said Committee is from SHNC makes it easier to understand why when a* crisis appears on the horizon,it's quickly diverted.
Kudos to all concerned.
*Read part 2 of this post,re: Crisis diverted.
If that opening doesn't make any sense, I am sure because you readers are curious you will continue reading just to figure out what I mean. As you know I am not going to disappoint.
Most spectators and netball players are of the belief that the Spooners Hill Netball Club is "running" netball this year. Is something wrong with that? Should it only be placed in the hands of the earth movers and the milk producers?
It doesn't take an Einstein or a rocket scientist to calculate that I support the overall effort of the 2009 League Committee and it's Chairperson. That the majority of said Committee is from SHNC makes it easier to understand why when a* crisis appears on the horizon,it's quickly diverted.
Kudos to all concerned.
*Read part 2 of this post,re: Crisis diverted.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Who benefits most?
With the start of the international netball series between Scotland,SVG and Barbados a mere few days away, one question that needs to be asked is this.WHO BENEFITS MOST ?
Globally we are ranked 12th with 85 points,followed by Scotland (13th) on 79 points and SVG ( 15th) on 72 points. Regionally we have a number 3 ranking behind Jamaica ( #1) and Trinidad and Tobago ( #2) with SVG again behind us.
Barbados was fortunate to hold on for a drawn game at the 2006 World qualifiers in Barbados against SVG and defeated them at the 2007 AFNA Championships.At the 2007 World Championships in New Zealand, we were victorious against Scotland 51-45 in the game for position 13th/14th.
Alarmingly we find ourselves in a MUST-WIN situation against both teams again. If we lose against SVG, are we going to drop in rankings regionally? If we lose against Scotland, will we drop in rankings globally? I am sure that this question is reverberating through the minds of the Barbados management team.
However not only do we risk losing both rankings if we lose to our guests, but we also risk our chance at qualifying for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and therefore competing at next month's CANOC Games would be a mere formality.
Now you tell me,WHO BENEFITS MOST ?
Globally we are ranked 12th with 85 points,followed by Scotland (13th) on 79 points and SVG ( 15th) on 72 points. Regionally we have a number 3 ranking behind Jamaica ( #1) and Trinidad and Tobago ( #2) with SVG again behind us.
Barbados was fortunate to hold on for a drawn game at the 2006 World qualifiers in Barbados against SVG and defeated them at the 2007 AFNA Championships.At the 2007 World Championships in New Zealand, we were victorious against Scotland 51-45 in the game for position 13th/14th.
Alarmingly we find ourselves in a MUST-WIN situation against both teams again. If we lose against SVG, are we going to drop in rankings regionally? If we lose against Scotland, will we drop in rankings globally? I am sure that this question is reverberating through the minds of the Barbados management team.
However not only do we risk losing both rankings if we lose to our guests, but we also risk our chance at qualifying for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and therefore competing at next month's CANOC Games would be a mere formality.
Now you tell me,WHO BENEFITS MOST ?
Sunday, June 7, 2009
From SA to obscurity
I find it absolutely amazing that in a senior squad named today in the Barbados Advocate ( 07-06-09),there are two names missing in a sixteen player squad.
Last year two U-21 finalists SS and SB were given the opportunity to represent Barbados in the SPAR series in South Africa. Now less than one year later these two players who are still technically senior players CANNOT make what to me is a questionable squad.
Then there is another SB who will struggle to play the kind of game suitable to her style, an old stager who has given impressive service when needed but shouldn't be included and yet another who doesn't seem interested anymore.
My personal gripe however is with the two clearly talented youth members who have been shockingly overlooked. Was that done because of better players being available or simply to make room for the scholarship winners??
We will never get it right until we do what is right!!
Last year two U-21 finalists SS and SB were given the opportunity to represent Barbados in the SPAR series in South Africa. Now less than one year later these two players who are still technically senior players CANNOT make what to me is a questionable squad.
Then there is another SB who will struggle to play the kind of game suitable to her style, an old stager who has given impressive service when needed but shouldn't be included and yet another who doesn't seem interested anymore.
My personal gripe however is with the two clearly talented youth members who have been shockingly overlooked. Was that done because of better players being available or simply to make room for the scholarship winners??
We will never get it right until we do what is right!!
My 10
From the fifteen players named recently by the Barbados Netball Association,here's the ten I personally think will make the U-21 team to the WYNC in Cook Islands. I have not chosen twelve because I think that from the remaining five it's anyone's guess.
Shanise Banfield
Shakera Boxill
Jahleesal Brathwaite
Samantha Browne
Kamillah Burke
Makeba Clarke
Janiece Clarke
Tanisha Rock-Yaw
Shakera Springer
Faye Sealy
Here's my challenge to you readers.Name your twelve and compare.
Shanise Banfield
Shakera Boxill
Jahleesal Brathwaite
Samantha Browne
Kamillah Burke
Makeba Clarke
Janiece Clarke
Tanisha Rock-Yaw
Shakera Springer
Faye Sealy
Here's my challenge to you readers.Name your twelve and compare.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wicked? Ugly?
Hey,isn't it amazing when you are caught off guard and you are so speechless,words evade you?
Over the last few weeks,there's been a glut of articles written that have been both funny and serious all at the same time.This article is simply strange.
Imagine my surprise when my poor friend told me she was 'highjacked' outside the Netball Stadium on Wednesday(03-06-09).
" U LuLu( not her real name),U LuLu"
My friend is rooted in disbelief.
" I mean u. If u got any ting( aint that a drink?) ta tell me,doan send it by na chile,do it yaself"
My friend is still stunned at this sudden outburst.
"But ya know wha I gotta tell u?"
Now my friend has FINALLY moved.
" Ya WICKED and ya UGLY!"
At those words, poor LuLu didn't know what to do as her accuser had already walked away searching for the secret formula. What did poor LuLu do? WAVE THE TICKET TO COOK ISLANDS and SMILE !! ( NOT TRUE)
This is another case where SOME THINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNSAID.
Over the last few weeks,there's been a glut of articles written that have been both funny and serious all at the same time.This article is simply strange.
Imagine my surprise when my poor friend told me she was 'highjacked' outside the Netball Stadium on Wednesday(03-06-09).
" U LuLu( not her real name),U LuLu"
My friend is rooted in disbelief.
" I mean u. If u got any ting( aint that a drink?) ta tell me,doan send it by na chile,do it yaself"
My friend is still stunned at this sudden outburst.
"But ya know wha I gotta tell u?"
Now my friend has FINALLY moved.
" Ya WICKED and ya UGLY!"
At those words, poor LuLu didn't know what to do as her accuser had already walked away searching for the secret formula. What did poor LuLu do? WAVE THE TICKET TO COOK ISLANDS and SMILE !! ( NOT TRUE)
This is another case where SOME THINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNSAID.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Make sense from nonsense
Isnt it rather strange that with less than three weeks to go we still have a SQUAD and not a senior national TEAM? As far as I know the overseas based athletes on ATHLETIC scholarships who didn't qualify for their respective nationals, i.e - NAIA,NCAA ,etc are already home. Why not the two who the BNA seems to be waiting for?
If memory served me correctly even though I WASN'T at the midseason meeting, it's been said that these two players at US colleges are AUTOMATICS?? for the national team? Interesting!!
That being the case, why is the BNA finding it so difficult to announce the final twelve for the upcoming series against Scotland and possibly SVG? Is this because there may be a public outcry at the decision?
Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut than open it and prove to others that it's all about controversy!
If memory served me correctly even though I WASN'T at the midseason meeting, it's been said that these two players at US colleges are AUTOMATICS?? for the national team? Interesting!!
That being the case, why is the BNA finding it so difficult to announce the final twelve for the upcoming series against Scotland and possibly SVG? Is this because there may be a public outcry at the decision?
Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut than open it and prove to others that it's all about controversy!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Finally something good...................
I promised a friend that I would bring some good news tonight and so here it is. I had an interest in the 2009 BSSNL with the St George Secondary School and even though we didn't reach the playoffs this year, I am still going to support my OTHER school in the competition.Guess which one it is!
Here is the schedule of the games with the U-13 beginning on Tuesday June 2nd and the U-15 on Thursday June 4th at the Netball Stadium. As always the first whistle is set to blow( pun intended) at 3:15pm.
U-15
1 - Garrison vs Deighton Griffith
2 - Springer Memorial vs Lester Vaughan
3 - Alleyne vs St.Lucy Secondary
4 - CC Foundation School vs Queen's College
U-13
1 - Alleyne vs Parkinson
2 - Queen's College vs CC Foundation School
3 - Lester Vaughan vs Garrison
4 - Springer Memorial vs Combermere
Here is the schedule of the games with the U-13 beginning on Tuesday June 2nd and the U-15 on Thursday June 4th at the Netball Stadium. As always the first whistle is set to blow( pun intended) at 3:15pm.
U-15
1 - Garrison vs Deighton Griffith
2 - Springer Memorial vs Lester Vaughan
3 - Alleyne vs St.Lucy Secondary
4 - CC Foundation School vs Queen's College
U-13
1 - Alleyne vs Parkinson
2 - Queen's College vs CC Foundation School
3 - Lester Vaughan vs Garrison
4 - Springer Memorial vs Combermere
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Dual Invasion?
I wasn't at the midseason meeting ( social gathering by another blogger) yesterday ( 26-05-09) which was held by the BNA,but while the senior netball team hasn't been "officially" announced it appears that there's going to be two overseas based players in the mix.
Calculatingly if eleven players are at trials and there are two additions(one mid-court player and one defender)= thirteen. Now ask this question.Which locally based player will be excluded to make way for the mid-courter? Why do I think it's in the mid-court? It's common knowledge that the team lacks defense.Therefore by process of eliminations........................
Another question which was asked was how these players were selected and interestingly enough the answer given was on past PERFORMANCES? Nothing more to say on that!
Realistically speaking both players are on sports scholarships.However unlike the two U-21 players in England,these players' scholarships are for two TOTALLY different sports where the dynamics are also DIFFERENT.There's the serve,volley and spike ( Volleyball) and the On your mark,set,go?( Track and Field). Now choose which one will be of greater impact and tell the BNA.
If past performances matter,I know my choice.
Calculatingly if eleven players are at trials and there are two additions(one mid-court player and one defender)= thirteen. Now ask this question.Which locally based player will be excluded to make way for the mid-courter? Why do I think it's in the mid-court? It's common knowledge that the team lacks defense.Therefore by process of eliminations........................
Another question which was asked was how these players were selected and interestingly enough the answer given was on past PERFORMANCES? Nothing more to say on that!
Realistically speaking both players are on sports scholarships.However unlike the two U-21 players in England,these players' scholarships are for two TOTALLY different sports where the dynamics are also DIFFERENT.There's the serve,volley and spike ( Volleyball) and the On your mark,set,go?( Track and Field). Now choose which one will be of greater impact and tell the BNA.
If past performances matter,I know my choice.
Monday, May 25, 2009
When,when,when??
With less than a month to go before the national netball team from Scotland arrives, how come OUR team hasn't been announced as yet?
From a vantage point there weren't that many girls at national training anyway and if some of the members of the U-21 squad were included it still shouldn't take this long.SHOULD IT?
What is of equal concern is the fact that normally when things like this happens, something BIGGER looms. Remembering the fiasco that was the U-21 squad and the lengthy delay in naming the seventeen (17),are we going to be awestruck at the team when it's announced or is something going to happen which will make us realise that THE MORE THINGS CHANGE,THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME?
Some of you may want to know why that last question was asked.Here's why. The Board of the BNA has knowingly or unknowingly selected a group of individuals who all have links to one club to form the selection committee. I am not saying that the integrity of the committee cannot be trusted, but in times of crises........................? You get the point.
Are there any major surprises that are preventing the team from being named? Hopefully there aren't going to be any more resignations when the FINAL twelve are announced.
The drama continues.
From a vantage point there weren't that many girls at national training anyway and if some of the members of the U-21 squad were included it still shouldn't take this long.SHOULD IT?
What is of equal concern is the fact that normally when things like this happens, something BIGGER looms. Remembering the fiasco that was the U-21 squad and the lengthy delay in naming the seventeen (17),are we going to be awestruck at the team when it's announced or is something going to happen which will make us realise that THE MORE THINGS CHANGE,THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME?
Some of you may want to know why that last question was asked.Here's why. The Board of the BNA has knowingly or unknowingly selected a group of individuals who all have links to one club to form the selection committee. I am not saying that the integrity of the committee cannot be trusted, but in times of crises........................? You get the point.
Are there any major surprises that are preventing the team from being named? Hopefully there aren't going to be any more resignations when the FINAL twelve are announced.
The drama continues.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Judge not less ye be judged
Since I am a life member of the SHNC and as a result of all the nasty comments which have been circulating since Saturday May 23rd 2009, I think that because of the vast readers of this blog, I will allow those who "were" and weren't there the opportunity to REALLY know what happened.
Follow the sequences below and you hopefully will understand how the event unfolded.
1 - 1st Quarter - Brydens leads SH 13-7
2 - 2nd Quarter - Brydens still leads = 30-26 * Note the game is changing!
3 - 3rd Quarter - SH makes some telling changes,turns up the heat and trails Brydens by two goals.
4 - The whistle blower who apparently is lobbying for a job in Barbarees Hill starts to "blow" the death knell of SH.
5 - Brydens GS pummells into the back of SH's GD.PEEP ( whistle). Still no call was made. Obviously the whistle had a life of its' own then.
6 - Brydens GS again barges into a SH player.This time the WD and kicks the ball onto Court 1. PEEP ( whistle again)Verdict - Throw in to Brydens.WD is dumbfounded,shows it and the ball is advanced into the goal circle.
7- Goal is scored after advancement of ball.NEVER did this blower of a whistle say why the ball was advanced. SHs' GS goes to an umpire and after asking for and GETTING injury time,seeks PERMISSION to leave the court.
8- SH's GD also goes to the same umpire and asks the same. Was granted the same as the GS. INTERESTING !!!
9- Within the time allowed for injury( 2 mins) the whistle blower restarts the game( did he consult with the official timekeeper) and four members of SH were still on the court. In his haste he did not know that he could not continue the game with only four of SH's players on court .
10-One national coach/umpire in her attempt at preventing any further embarrassment hastened to tell him that the game couldn't continue with only four players on court. DUHHH!
11- SH's captain informs the desk( scorer, timekeeper) that the team will not be continuing the game which is "awarded" to Brydens.
12- Scoresheet is written up and signed by said whistleblower and BH, the other umpire. It reads " Spooners Hill walked off the court AFTER an injury time and the game was blown off".NB - AFTER an injury time! How possible was that?
So there you have it readers. Draw your own conclusions as is the norm.
Stranger though is that now this has played out on the big screen at Waterford ( money IS collected) division lines are drawn tighter than a noose around a murderer's neck.Suddenly comments like " I doan know wha happened" or " I was outside when I hear d commotion" are being heard. Wonder why?
Try to explain the situation and all you are hearing now is "REALLY!?" or "OH!".
If it was another club, say from close to the CHURCH and the MILK product place,MAYBE they would've been given the right. If it was the other club from near the QEH and always moving the earth,DEFINITELY they would've been right. It is SH,so YUP,they are CERTAINLY WRONG.
As a result of this, SH has to write an "account" to the BNA's Board. Is it because they awarded the game to Brydens? Utter LAVATORY MATTER!! ( had to use that phrase).
Ironically some Board members were in the stadium and somehow seems "conveniently" absent or "blind".
For the record and let me make it abundantly clear,SH has and will always stand up for their rights and be united regardless. They've never needed and certainly don't desire any allies.
It's going to be interesting to see the outcome of what transpired at the Netball Stadium on Saturday May 23rd 2009 as it was exactly three (3)years and one week ago on the same court.
Follow the sequences below and you hopefully will understand how the event unfolded.
1 - 1st Quarter - Brydens leads SH 13-7
2 - 2nd Quarter - Brydens still leads = 30-26 * Note the game is changing!
3 - 3rd Quarter - SH makes some telling changes,turns up the heat and trails Brydens by two goals.
4 - The whistle blower who apparently is lobbying for a job in Barbarees Hill starts to "blow" the death knell of SH.
5 - Brydens GS pummells into the back of SH's GD.PEEP ( whistle). Still no call was made. Obviously the whistle had a life of its' own then.
6 - Brydens GS again barges into a SH player.This time the WD and kicks the ball onto Court 1. PEEP ( whistle again)Verdict - Throw in to Brydens.WD is dumbfounded,shows it and the ball is advanced into the goal circle.
7- Goal is scored after advancement of ball.NEVER did this blower of a whistle say why the ball was advanced. SHs' GS goes to an umpire and after asking for and GETTING injury time,seeks PERMISSION to leave the court.
8- SH's GD also goes to the same umpire and asks the same. Was granted the same as the GS. INTERESTING !!!
9- Within the time allowed for injury( 2 mins) the whistle blower restarts the game( did he consult with the official timekeeper) and four members of SH were still on the court. In his haste he did not know that he could not continue the game with only four of SH's players on court .
10-One national coach/umpire in her attempt at preventing any further embarrassment hastened to tell him that the game couldn't continue with only four players on court. DUHHH!
11- SH's captain informs the desk( scorer, timekeeper) that the team will not be continuing the game which is "awarded" to Brydens.
12- Scoresheet is written up and signed by said whistleblower and BH, the other umpire. It reads " Spooners Hill walked off the court AFTER an injury time and the game was blown off".NB - AFTER an injury time! How possible was that?
So there you have it readers. Draw your own conclusions as is the norm.
Stranger though is that now this has played out on the big screen at Waterford ( money IS collected) division lines are drawn tighter than a noose around a murderer's neck.Suddenly comments like " I doan know wha happened" or " I was outside when I hear d commotion" are being heard. Wonder why?
Try to explain the situation and all you are hearing now is "REALLY!?" or "OH!".
If it was another club, say from close to the CHURCH and the MILK product place,MAYBE they would've been given the right. If it was the other club from near the QEH and always moving the earth,DEFINITELY they would've been right. It is SH,so YUP,they are CERTAINLY WRONG.
As a result of this, SH has to write an "account" to the BNA's Board. Is it because they awarded the game to Brydens? Utter LAVATORY MATTER!! ( had to use that phrase).
Ironically some Board members were in the stadium and somehow seems "conveniently" absent or "blind".
For the record and let me make it abundantly clear,SH has and will always stand up for their rights and be united regardless. They've never needed and certainly don't desire any allies.
It's going to be interesting to see the outcome of what transpired at the Netball Stadium on Saturday May 23rd 2009 as it was exactly three (3)years and one week ago on the same court.
Two best of three
Congratulations to the SHNC on winning two of the three games played on Saturday( 23-05-09) at the Netball Stadium.
In the Junior "A" against an exuberant Banks Spurs,the girls in royal blue and white led 9-7,16-10,24-15 before winning 27-21. Next up was an extremely flamboyant Rapid Response in the Division 5 and again SHNC led from the front at all quarters 10-3,15-8,20-10 and finally 29-14, thus denying RR a point for more than half of the goals scored. Special mention to 'old' girls Sandra Forde ( GS) who scored an astonishing 21 from 27 and Marceline Cyrus ( GA) who chipped in with 8 from 15.
The title of this post is " Two best of three" which suggests that a defeat was meted out. NOT SO! In the final game of the night the Divsion 2 opposed Brydens V8 Splash in a what was shaping up to be one of the best games for the season. Until one whistle blower stepped in and made some of the most obnoxious calls EVER seen in netball.
If this whistle blower is still desirous of going any further, it would be best if he does it as an Administrator. It was certainly tragic watching him as he seemed unsure of what he wanted to do.
It was also disheartening hearing the stupid remarks being said about the SHNC by some idiots in the stands. Most of them didn't know what transpired but all knew WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. HAHA!
Read the nonsense written on the scoresheet tomorrow night.
In the Junior "A" against an exuberant Banks Spurs,the girls in royal blue and white led 9-7,16-10,24-15 before winning 27-21. Next up was an extremely flamboyant Rapid Response in the Division 5 and again SHNC led from the front at all quarters 10-3,15-8,20-10 and finally 29-14, thus denying RR a point for more than half of the goals scored. Special mention to 'old' girls Sandra Forde ( GS) who scored an astonishing 21 from 27 and Marceline Cyrus ( GA) who chipped in with 8 from 15.
The title of this post is " Two best of three" which suggests that a defeat was meted out. NOT SO! In the final game of the night the Divsion 2 opposed Brydens V8 Splash in a what was shaping up to be one of the best games for the season. Until one whistle blower stepped in and made some of the most obnoxious calls EVER seen in netball.
If this whistle blower is still desirous of going any further, it would be best if he does it as an Administrator. It was certainly tragic watching him as he seemed unsure of what he wanted to do.
It was also disheartening hearing the stupid remarks being said about the SHNC by some idiots in the stands. Most of them didn't know what transpired but all knew WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. HAHA!
Read the nonsense written on the scoresheet tomorrow night.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I had promised myself that I wouldn't get caught up in the business of responding to nonsense said by individuals who can't speak. However I will break that promise this time.
In all my years as a netball coach,I've had success after success both here in Barbados and in Toronto,Canada.I've been able to take average players and watch them become good players and the good ones become the best without a secret formula which involved eight ( 8) quarters of playing netball.
Blogging is like coaching.It involves the ability to write( I can do that), read and understand ( I do those very well) and as it also involves thoughts ( I can do that too).
For those TOTALLY UN-EDUCATED dimwits who believe that bloggers are losers, this blogger can also SPEAK. Learn to do the same and MAYBE, just MAYBE I will attempt at having a conversation with you,providing I am not going to hear any green verbs.
In all my years as a netball coach,I've had success after success both here in Barbados and in Toronto,Canada.I've been able to take average players and watch them become good players and the good ones become the best without a secret formula which involved eight ( 8) quarters of playing netball.
Blogging is like coaching.It involves the ability to write( I can do that), read and understand ( I do those very well) and as it also involves thoughts ( I can do that too).
For those TOTALLY UN-EDUCATED dimwits who believe that bloggers are losers, this blogger can also SPEAK. Learn to do the same and MAYBE, just MAYBE I will attempt at having a conversation with you,providing I am not going to hear any green verbs.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
I swear blind
" I swear blind?"
It had been years since I had heard those words until this past Tuesday on national radio and not only was I stunned that people still used that phrase but by whom. Imagine driving and an exerpt of a press conference begins to play and the car driver in hysterics almost crashed. Here's how it unfolded.
" I swear blind that dem grudge we!"
Looking at me in absolute shock the driver asked,"She didn't say that?"
Then it was repeated again,"I swear blind....."
Again I was asked," Is she for real.Does she not know that this is national radio?"
And as fate would have it at that moment I SWEAR BLIND reverberated on the radio again and the driver in her attempt at not laughing as loud as the horns in the stadium had to swerve and avoid crashing in a BUSH.
I SWEAR BLIND?? Duhhhhhhhhhhh!
It had been years since I had heard those words until this past Tuesday on national radio and not only was I stunned that people still used that phrase but by whom. Imagine driving and an exerpt of a press conference begins to play and the car driver in hysterics almost crashed. Here's how it unfolded.
" I swear blind that dem grudge we!"
Looking at me in absolute shock the driver asked,"She didn't say that?"
Then it was repeated again,"I swear blind....."
Again I was asked," Is she for real.Does she not know that this is national radio?"
And as fate would have it at that moment I SWEAR BLIND reverberated on the radio again and the driver in her attempt at not laughing as loud as the horns in the stadium had to swerve and avoid crashing in a BUSH.
I SWEAR BLIND?? Duhhhhhhhhhhh!
Umpires v Whistle blowers
My personal feelings about acting as it relates to that particular field is that it should be done on either stage or screen.
This week proved to me and many others that a massive stage complete with actresses of notoriety for their ability to STEAL shows(games) were in the Netball Stadium.
In the game Spooners Hill v PHD St.Barnabas it was apparent that this actress who touted her whistle with absolute glee was again going to get an encore for a performance of a lifetime. Not only was she NOT good, she was so BAD that if the critics were out,she would be nominated for OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE.
JanAus literally stole the game from Spooners Hill and even threw up her hands in utter disbelief at the LAVATORY MATTER which was being spewed from her whistle.
Exactly one playing day later the identical thing repeated itself.This time coincidentally it was another team from Spooner's Hill and the "whistle blowers" were Marem and SanMay. With regard to Marem, it is ironic that she was the umpire in 2006 when the now infamous incident occured.
The nominees for OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE for her portrayal of an UMPIRE are JA, MR and SM.
The envelope please !!!!
The winner is ............................................................. ALL 3 OF THEM.
This week proved to me and many others that a massive stage complete with actresses of notoriety for their ability to STEAL shows(games) were in the Netball Stadium.
In the game Spooners Hill v PHD St.Barnabas it was apparent that this actress who touted her whistle with absolute glee was again going to get an encore for a performance of a lifetime. Not only was she NOT good, she was so BAD that if the critics were out,she would be nominated for OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE.
JanAus literally stole the game from Spooners Hill and even threw up her hands in utter disbelief at the LAVATORY MATTER which was being spewed from her whistle.
Exactly one playing day later the identical thing repeated itself.This time coincidentally it was another team from Spooner's Hill and the "whistle blowers" were Marem and SanMay. With regard to Marem, it is ironic that she was the umpire in 2006 when the now infamous incident occured.
The nominees for OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE for her portrayal of an UMPIRE are JA, MR and SM.
The envelope please !!!!
The winner is ............................................................. ALL 3 OF THEM.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Do you think so too ??
If a child tells a parent that he/she isn't going to the bathroom because he/she doesn't like the fact that the bathroom is not painted in a particular colour and the parent gives in to the child,what does that say about the PARENT??
If a public figure goes on national radio and boldly states," When dem come in d stadium it uses 2 b like Cook Islands en Jamaica in dey and dem just GRUDGE we!", should that person still be a public figure??
If the BNA decided that enough was enough as far as the BEST U-21 squad is concerned and blew the whistle that signalled the end of the game for a team of four, was that the right thing to do??
Yesterday's press conference brought to light the tragedy that was waiting to happen. What does the above questions have to do with that ( 1) - The first question was asked by one of the MANAGERial team,(2) - The second was a comment made by another of that axed group and (3) - One of the aggrieved holds the opinion that they should still be allowed to continue with the team. DUH!!!!
Green verbs + BAD coaching = Recipe for disaster. My co-coach concocted that phrase from the time the entire MANAGEMENT team was named and he wasn't wrong when he said it. DO YOU THINK SO TOO ???
If a public figure goes on national radio and boldly states," When dem come in d stadium it uses 2 b like Cook Islands en Jamaica in dey and dem just GRUDGE we!", should that person still be a public figure??
If the BNA decided that enough was enough as far as the BEST U-21 squad is concerned and blew the whistle that signalled the end of the game for a team of four, was that the right thing to do??
Yesterday's press conference brought to light the tragedy that was waiting to happen. What does the above questions have to do with that ( 1) - The first question was asked by one of the MANAGERial team,(2) - The second was a comment made by another of that axed group and (3) - One of the aggrieved holds the opinion that they should still be allowed to continue with the team. DUH!!!!
Green verbs + BAD coaching = Recipe for disaster. My co-coach concocted that phrase from the time the entire MANAGEMENT team was named and he wasn't wrong when he said it. DO YOU THINK SO TOO ???
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Laff it off
Last Tuesday saw history being made in netball in the land of the flying fish.The BNA fired ( can that be done if money wasn't involved ?) the entire management team of the U-21 squad.
This evening( 12-05-09) somewhere in Blenheim in a place not too far from the Barbados Community College, that said group and perhaps some follower(s) and those who don't know WHEN to let go decided enough was enough and summoned the press. What was said will be read in the daily newspapers soon.
Just know that if it was anything like last Thursday evening's call in programme where family mattered all of a sudden and Lottie ( of Okra in d stew fame) came to town, went back home and brought out Mabel and company, we're going to see LAFF IT OFF at Waterford real soon.
This evening( 12-05-09) somewhere in Blenheim in a place not too far from the Barbados Community College, that said group and perhaps some follower(s) and those who don't know WHEN to let go decided enough was enough and summoned the press. What was said will be read in the daily newspapers soon.
Just know that if it was anything like last Thursday evening's call in programme where family mattered all of a sudden and Lottie ( of Okra in d stew fame) came to town, went back home and brought out Mabel and company, we're going to see LAFF IT OFF at Waterford real soon.
Monday, May 11, 2009
FAILED
Was it poor management? Was it poor decision making or was it just plain POOR coaching that was being meted out to the BEST U-21 team ever?
One week and less than five practice sessions after new management took over the reigns from SJ,VH et al, the confused looking group that was CI bound seems to be settling down. Watching them go through some paces tonight one would never believe that it was the same disgruntled unit.
I will be honest in saying the group looks fit.What I would not say is that those girls now need catching and passing drills to go with their apparent fitness. Yeah SB!!
This article would be completed if I didn't say something else. When you fail to prepare,BE PREPARED TO FAIL!! SJ,VH et al?? HAHA, you FAILED !!!
Does anyone remember the three monkeys: See no evil,Speak no evil,Hear no evil? I rest my case.
One week and less than five practice sessions after new management took over the reigns from SJ,VH et al, the confused looking group that was CI bound seems to be settling down. Watching them go through some paces tonight one would never believe that it was the same disgruntled unit.
I will be honest in saying the group looks fit.What I would not say is that those girls now need catching and passing drills to go with their apparent fitness. Yeah SB!!
This article would be completed if I didn't say something else. When you fail to prepare,BE PREPARED TO FAIL!! SJ,VH et al?? HAHA, you FAILED !!!
Does anyone remember the three monkeys: See no evil,Speak no evil,Hear no evil? I rest my case.
Raining balls
Wonder what Lydia looking up in the air for and why Rosie holding her head?? Spooners Hill fun day 2008
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Anthem
The following post should be sung to the tune of the National anthem.
In plenty and in time of need
When this fair land was young
A woman came with lots of greed
And then she did some wrong.
A wrong that made the public think
At what she had just done
And then this woman chose to speak
The public then had fun.
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
This team you have is now recalled
Go try and find your own
We wrote you off on that fair night
When things were at an end
No matter what you have to say
The B-N-A wins again.
In plenty and in time of need
When this fair land was young
A woman came with lots of greed
And then she did some wrong.
A wrong that made the public think
At what she had just done
And then this woman chose to speak
The public then had fun.
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
This team you have is now recalled
Go try and find your own
We wrote you off on that fair night
When things were at an end
No matter what you have to say
The B-N-A wins again.
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