When the six former national netballers from the 2009 double-crown champions declined the invitations for national trials which were extended by the new head coach, did they think that the trials nothing would happen?
For whatever reason the non-acceptance of the invitations are I do not know and honestly, I don't care. What appears to me is SOLIDARITY of their own which is ALWAYS evident when things don't go their way.
This time around that show of solidarity is almost a deja-vu of several years ago when members chosen to represent BARBADOS opted off the NATIONAL team in support of their club coach who is also.............................INTERESTING HUH ??
Apparently not only have the players decided that the newly APPOINTED head coach isn't good enough to coach them, but one former ( IS SHE ??) member who is ironically VP of the BNA seems ADAMANT that she too disapproves of the coach being CHOSEN !
Isn't it a privilege to be named as a trialist for any national team?
In refusing that invitation are we finally told that it was club more than country all the time? Coincidentally the club's uniform has the same colours .
This blog has been created with the intention of raising questions about the state of netball in Barbados. Any names mentioned will be of people who are involved in the sport and all situations will be real.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Medusa and Medusa
In Greek mythology any one who looked at Medusa was immediately turned to stone.
In netball in Barbados there are two such characters who seem to have the tentacles of doom which ancient Medusa possessed. Recently( as late of yesterday - 13-01-10) Medusa 1 and Medusa 2 gave their reasons as to why they think the national team will be a failure over the next two years.
The blood of the mythological Medusa was said to have flowed through all the venomous snakes in Africa and in some cases it was so potent it woke the dead. HMMM !!!!
Medusa head was cut off when she looked at her own image in a mirror. HMMMM!!!!
Similarly Medusa 1&2 here in Barbados have looked in their mirrors and the only thing left to do is ....................?????
LEAVE WELL ALONE !
In netball in Barbados there are two such characters who seem to have the tentacles of doom which ancient Medusa possessed. Recently( as late of yesterday - 13-01-10) Medusa 1 and Medusa 2 gave their reasons as to why they think the national team will be a failure over the next two years.
The blood of the mythological Medusa was said to have flowed through all the venomous snakes in Africa and in some cases it was so potent it woke the dead. HMMM !!!!
Medusa head was cut off when she looked at her own image in a mirror. HMMMM!!!!
Similarly Medusa 1&2 here in Barbados have looked in their mirrors and the only thing left to do is ....................?????
LEAVE WELL ALONE !
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
DARE to DREAM
I can't help but be amazed now that someone other than the AMAZONS of netball aren't in- charge of the senior national programme for the next two years, the person CHOSEN is getting nothing but flack.
In my last article I hinted about two former coaches and the absolute CRAP they are calling FACTS. These are what are the facts :
1 - Coach #1 wanted Mr.Babb to APPLY for the position of U-21 coach last year and was willing to support him then.
2 - Coach #2 ASKED Mr.Babb to do some rehab work with one of her clubmates because according to her he was highly recommended. This too was last year.
Could Mr.Babb have changed so much in less than a year causing these MEDUSAS of netball be so poisonous?
No he hasn't! He remains the same person willing to help INCLUDING Thelma and Louise .
DARE TO DREAM you two !!!!!!
DARE TO DREAMMMMMMMM !!!! SNOREEEEEEEEEEEEE !!
In my last article I hinted about two former coaches and the absolute CRAP they are calling FACTS. These are what are the facts :
1 - Coach #1 wanted Mr.Babb to APPLY for the position of U-21 coach last year and was willing to support him then.
2 - Coach #2 ASKED Mr.Babb to do some rehab work with one of her clubmates because according to her he was highly recommended. This too was last year.
Could Mr.Babb have changed so much in less than a year causing these MEDUSAS of netball be so poisonous?
No he hasn't! He remains the same person willing to help INCLUDING Thelma and Louise .
DARE TO DREAM you two !!!!!!
DARE TO DREAMMMMMMMM !!!! SNOREEEEEEEEEEEEE !!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
It is what it is
After careful consideration I am of the opinion that the Coaching Advisory Committee of the Barbados Netball Association chose the better of two candidates for the senior national coach.
It is quite obvious that this decision has irked some netball MIMES who opine that CHOSING Mr.Babb has forced netball to take many backward steps. FAR FROM IT !!
Within the four walls of a building in Blenheim are at least TWO former national coaches who feel this way with one believing Mr.Babb was WRONG for applying for the position after he had been assisting the last coach as trainer.This coach also holds the opinion that I withdraw my legal issue with the BNA to allow such.
What if I did ?? Is it your business ??
Coach No.2 believes that Babb's selection will take the sport backwards . HAHA !! It can't be taken any further ( backwards) than when they were in charge. CAN IT ?? At least some credibility will be forthcoming.
If both of these TRIED AND FAILED felt they could do a better job, why didn't they themselves apply?? OOOPS !! I guess they didn't because they couldn't write or explain a working programme.
Now another individual is thinking my 'being around the squad' will be negative publicity. That is just another load of LAVATORY MATTER ( haven't used this phrase recently) and won't be dignified with a reply. Think carefully SIR before you go spouting untruths.
It is what it is.
It is quite obvious that this decision has irked some netball MIMES who opine that CHOSING Mr.Babb has forced netball to take many backward steps. FAR FROM IT !!
Within the four walls of a building in Blenheim are at least TWO former national coaches who feel this way with one believing Mr.Babb was WRONG for applying for the position after he had been assisting the last coach as trainer.This coach also holds the opinion that I withdraw my legal issue with the BNA to allow such.
What if I did ?? Is it your business ??
Coach No.2 believes that Babb's selection will take the sport backwards . HAHA !! It can't be taken any further ( backwards) than when they were in charge. CAN IT ?? At least some credibility will be forthcoming.
If both of these TRIED AND FAILED felt they could do a better job, why didn't they themselves apply?? OOOPS !! I guess they didn't because they couldn't write or explain a working programme.
Now another individual is thinking my 'being around the squad' will be negative publicity. That is just another load of LAVATORY MATTER ( haven't used this phrase recently) and won't be dignified with a reply. Think carefully SIR before you go spouting untruths.
It is what it is.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
It's official
I'm back and ready to write. To all those people who have been asking and calling me wondering what was going on with the blog, my apologies.
Finally I can say CONGRATULATIONS TO ALWYN BABB on being CHOSEN AND SELECTED as the senior coach of our national netball team for the next two years.
I am sure that Mr.Babb will do his very best to get the team back to some prominence in the region as well as make an impression globally.
As the No.1 supporter of my friend and co-coach, it should be no surprise to anyone that he has my support in every facet 100%. It doesn't matter that I will not be in the forefront physically but that is a small issue. TO ME AT LEAST !
However already he is not getting this support from the people who 'invented' the game. These individuals who were some of the first to seek his assistance when it was needed have now completely forgotten. That's ok !
I have all the faith that the new COACH's ruthless approach ( which was needed and missing) will see us return to where we belong and ultimately surpass the expectations.
To the people who are of the opinion that my decision to cancel any legal matters with the Barbados Netball Association is because I may have the desire to be Mr.Babb's assistant, if so what?
Well done buddy !!
THE BARRIER IS IN YOUR MIND !
Finally I can say CONGRATULATIONS TO ALWYN BABB on being CHOSEN AND SELECTED as the senior coach of our national netball team for the next two years.
I am sure that Mr.Babb will do his very best to get the team back to some prominence in the region as well as make an impression globally.
As the No.1 supporter of my friend and co-coach, it should be no surprise to anyone that he has my support in every facet 100%. It doesn't matter that I will not be in the forefront physically but that is a small issue. TO ME AT LEAST !
However already he is not getting this support from the people who 'invented' the game. These individuals who were some of the first to seek his assistance when it was needed have now completely forgotten. That's ok !
I have all the faith that the new COACH's ruthless approach ( which was needed and missing) will see us return to where we belong and ultimately surpass the expectations.
To the people who are of the opinion that my decision to cancel any legal matters with the Barbados Netball Association is because I may have the desire to be Mr.Babb's assistant, if so what?
Well done buddy !!
THE BARRIER IS IN YOUR MIND !