Mew Choo still getting used to new role as coach
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KUALA LUMPUR: Wong Mew Choo used to take care of herself and received instructions from her coaches. But now that she has quit competitions to take up coaching, she is getting a better insight of the strenuous demands of her new role.
“It feels different as a coach and I am still not used to the role yet,” said the former top women’s singles shuttler at the Juara Stadium during the 100Plus National Junior Circuit Grand Prix Finals yesterday.
New role: Former singles player Wong Mew Choo giving a few pointers to Evelyn Chee at the Juara Stadium Wednesday.
Mew Choo quit competitive badminton last month after battling against injuries for a long time. She is now a coach at the Bukit Jalil Sports School and the GP Finals is her first assignment at a tournament with her charges.
“When I was a player, all I cared was taking care of myself physically and mentally. Now I have seven young charges to look after,” she said.
“It is quite a demanding job because I have to be flexible enough to handle them as they have different syles of play and character.
“For me, it is a good learning experience to become a good coach. There are a lot of aspects to it, from working out strategies with the players, and training their physical and mental strength.
“Fortunately, I have my sister (Miew Kheng) who has been a coach for quite some time and she is there to guide me when I need assistance.”
Mew Choo added that the pressure as a coach was different compared to being a player and she was still adapting to it.
“It has been only a week or so since I started out in my new role and there is already a lot to work on,” she said.
“For now, I have to get to know the players better and understand them well because it is important for players to have good communicative relationship with their coach.
“However despite all the pressure and demands, I am enjoying work as a coach and there are no regret.”
Mew Choo currently takes charge of the female players in Form Four and Five at the BJSS.
Those under her care are Evelyn Chee Yi Lyn, Lim Chiew Sien, Lim Yin Fun, Nurul Hedayu Zainudin, Norshahida Baharum, Sylvia Kavita Kumares and Cheah Yee See.
Her career as a coach got off to fantastic start as all seven girls won their opening match in the GP Finals yesterday.
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