KUALA LUMPUR: Former international Tan Kim Her will be given the task to groom the doubles players in the national back-up squad.
That is the plan of the doubles chief coach, Rexy Mainaky.
The Indonesian feels that Kim Her, who comes with the credentials of having coached England and South Korea, would be the right man to guide this group of shuttlers.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have appointed Kim Her as a national coach but they have yet to clearly define his role in their set-up. A decision will be taken based on Rexy’s proposal at the BAM coaching and training committee meeting soon.
The back-up doubles players are now under the charge of Pang Cheh Chang.
“The main focus for us now is to build up the back-up players and turn them into world beaters. We want these players to have quality in their game,” said Rexy.
“Kim Her’s presence will add depth to our coaching set-up. He has the experience of training the best from England and South Korea.
“We cannot put him (Kim Her) in the junior set-up as it would be a waste of our resources. It will be ideal for him to be with the back-up squad.”
On Cheh Chang’s status, he said: “I will look into it. He is quite flexible. He has helped out in the elite squads for men and women. He has the knowledge and experience. He will fit in anywhere.”
On his recent outbursts soon after Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong claimed the Malaysian Open title last Sunday, Rexy said: “I would not have reacted that way without a reason.
“Sometimes, rumours and uncertainties can make one uncomfortable. Anyway, it’s a thing of the past and I think it is best that we forget about it and move forward.”
Then, Rexy defended his credibility as the chief coach and the outburst raised speculations that he was unhappy with his working environment. Just two weeks earlier, the BAM had kept him in the dark over Kim Her’s appointment.
Following his outburst, the BAM gave Rexy an assurance that his job is safe as long as he performed his tasks diligently.
“I want to stay positive and move on. For now, the next major event is the Thomas Cup Finals and I will give my best to prepare the team for that,” he said.
Malaysia are looking at naming four singles and three pairs for the Finals, which will be held at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil from May 9-16. The Star
That is the plan of the doubles chief coach, Rexy Mainaky.
The Indonesian feels that Kim Her, who comes with the credentials of having coached England and South Korea, would be the right man to guide this group of shuttlers.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have appointed Kim Her as a national coach but they have yet to clearly define his role in their set-up. A decision will be taken based on Rexy’s proposal at the BAM coaching and training committee meeting soon.
The back-up doubles players are now under the charge of Pang Cheh Chang.
“The main focus for us now is to build up the back-up players and turn them into world beaters. We want these players to have quality in their game,” said Rexy.
“Kim Her’s presence will add depth to our coaching set-up. He has the experience of training the best from England and South Korea.
“We cannot put him (Kim Her) in the junior set-up as it would be a waste of our resources. It will be ideal for him to be with the back-up squad.”
On Cheh Chang’s status, he said: “I will look into it. He is quite flexible. He has helped out in the elite squads for men and women. He has the knowledge and experience. He will fit in anywhere.”
On his recent outbursts soon after Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong claimed the Malaysian Open title last Sunday, Rexy said: “I would not have reacted that way without a reason.
“Sometimes, rumours and uncertainties can make one uncomfortable. Anyway, it’s a thing of the past and I think it is best that we forget about it and move forward.”
Then, Rexy defended his credibility as the chief coach and the outburst raised speculations that he was unhappy with his working environment. Just two weeks earlier, the BAM had kept him in the dark over Kim Her’s appointment.
Following his outburst, the BAM gave Rexy an assurance that his job is safe as long as he performed his tasks diligently.
“I want to stay positive and move on. For now, the next major event is the Thomas Cup Finals and I will give my best to prepare the team for that,” he said.
Malaysia are looking at naming four singles and three pairs for the Finals, which will be held at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil from May 9-16. The Star
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