Thursday March 25, 2010 By Y.P. SIVAM
IT was an eye-opening experience for the three winners of the StarMetro Most Promising Player award when they attended a three-day training camp in Kuala Lumpur recently.
The trio of Brenn Do Kho, Sim Zi Xuan and R. Premsandiran had the chance to train under national women’s coach Yoong Sze Yuin.
All three had participated in the AND1 3 on 3 streetball challenge, organised by the Ossia World of Golf, last year.
The Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA), who has sanctioned the challenge, had promised to give the award winners in each leg the opportunity to join the national training camp.
Brenn, a Form Three student of SMK Bukit Unjul, Klang said he enjoyed the training sessions and the coach was very helpful.
“The training was good and I learnt a lot of new techniques involved in basketball. What I have learnt here will come in handy when I represent my school in the age group competitions,’’ said Brenn.
Sim, a student of the SMK Chong Hwa, Greenlane, Penang, could not hide his excitement and showed a lot enthusiasm when training with the national juniors.
“I have learnt some new techniques. Now I will be able to use the skills when playing in competitions.’’ said Sim.
Premsandiran, a Form Three student of SMK Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur said the stint was timely and he wanted to give his best in the coming competitions.
“I will be playing in the Selangor Schools Sports Council (MSSS) championship. After the training stint I will be able to play an important role for my district,’’ said Premsandiran.
Coach Yoong was impressed with the trio’s commitment during the stint.
“They showed a lot of enthusiasm and were prepared to learn. They matched the national trainees,’’ said Yoong.
Ossia World of Golf executive director Saw Swee Leong said they were committed towards the development of basketball at grassroots level.
“We are encouraged with the feedback from the participants. With support from the sponsors, we are keen to continue with the awards once again for the new season starting on April 11,’’ said Saw.
The trio of Brenn Do Kho, Sim Zi Xuan and R. Premsandiran had the chance to train under national women’s coach Yoong Sze Yuin.
All three had participated in the AND1 3 on 3 streetball challenge, organised by the Ossia World of Golf, last year.
The Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA), who has sanctioned the challenge, had promised to give the award winners in each leg the opportunity to join the national training camp.
Brenn, a Form Three student of SMK Bukit Unjul, Klang said he enjoyed the training sessions and the coach was very helpful.
“The training was good and I learnt a lot of new techniques involved in basketball. What I have learnt here will come in handy when I represent my school in the age group competitions,’’ said Brenn.
Sim, a student of the SMK Chong Hwa, Greenlane, Penang, could not hide his excitement and showed a lot enthusiasm when training with the national juniors.
“I have learnt some new techniques. Now I will be able to use the skills when playing in competitions.’’ said Sim.
Premsandiran, a Form Three student of SMK Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur said the stint was timely and he wanted to give his best in the coming competitions.
“I will be playing in the Selangor Schools Sports Council (MSSS) championship. After the training stint I will be able to play an important role for my district,’’ said Premsandiran.
Coach Yoong was impressed with the trio’s commitment during the stint.
“They showed a lot of enthusiasm and were prepared to learn. They matched the national trainees,’’ said Yoong.
Ossia World of Golf executive director Saw Swee Leong said they were committed towards the development of basketball at grassroots level.
“We are encouraged with the feedback from the participants. With support from the sponsors, we are keen to continue with the awards once again for the new season starting on April 11,’’ said Saw.
The first leg will be in Subang USJ Summit followed by Danga Bay, Johor (May 9); Jusco, Bukit Tinggi, Klang (June 6); Esplanade, Penang (July 11) and the grand finals at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur on Aug 8.The organisers will also initiate a series of coaching clinics as part of the promotional activities for the challenge.
The AND1 3 on 3 Streetball Challenge
Venue: Summit USJ
Date: April 11
Categories (six): Boys’ Under-13, Boys’ Under-15, Boys’ Under-18, Boys’ Under-21, Girls’ Under-15 and Girls’ Under-18
Entry Fee: RM90 per team. Each player will receive a jersey and each team will be given a ball.
Closing Date: April 7
Prizes: Basketball shoes and goodies for the top four teams in each category.
Registration Centres
- Hoops Station
Summit USJ (03-8023 1229), The Mines (03-8944 1428)
- Echo Park
Sunway Pyramid (03-5638 1121), Mid Valley (03-2282 0127), Times Square (03-2144 0211), Sungai Wang (03-2141 7127)
- World of Sports
Tropicana City Mall (03-7728 0620), Subang Parade (03-5631 9578)
- Keysports Marketing Maba House (03-2078 8997)
- One Sports Trading
Klang (03-3342 9955)
Event highlights
- In search of freestylist competition
- Slamdunk competition and demonstration
- Emcee and Beatbox demonstration and workshop
- Performance by hip hop recording artiste
(Vibe Da Rapper)
- Get fit with Milo (Nintendo Wii)
- Shooting competition
- Lucky draw
Partners
- Official beverage: Milo
- Official media: StarMetro
- Sanctioned by: Malaysian Amateur Basketball Association (MABA)
Enquiries: 012-239 2171 (Ong), 012-9779147 (Loh),
Website: http://www.and1malaysia.blogspot.com/
