M1 National Schools Touch Rugby Series

It was the last offical game for the J2s and the first(the beginning) for the J1s.It turned out to be a pretty good day for both,just a pity there was no medals to bring back.However the memories of this day will forever with them and no one can take it away. I was a very proud coach today. Both teams carried out pretty much what I told them to do,and it got them far.

J1s:

In their grouping,

Won SRJC B 3-0

Drew Bukit Batok Sec 1-1

Proceed on to Cup semis,lost to NYJC 2-0. The first try from NYJC wasnt placed on the tryline so it shouldn have been a try,but the 2nd one they swerved and got one more.It was poor communication off defence on our part.

J2s:

In their grouping,
Won Innova JC 5-0

Draw SAJC A 0-0

Won TJC A 5-0

Won SP 1-0

Procced on to Cup semis,lost to NJC in a close game 3-2.It was a very exciting match,with NJC opening up the score line.JJC fought back with a try about 2 mins later.With the score tied at 1-1,NJC hit the centre gap hard and scored.2-1.About 3 mins later,their dummy half scooped and NJ scored again cos we didnt react after they scooped. After that Nicole took the ball,did a quick jerk and outran their wing.It was 3-2 to NJC. We played on but the there simply wasnt enough time. The game ended to NJ.

After that most of the J2s cried their hearts out.It was really heart wrenching to see them crying so hard.June and Su almost cried out too. For a while I was caught up in the moment too,but collected my thoughts and feelings .If I've cried it would have been a free for all,the tears will just flow and flow and flow.

After 15 mins and with a whole lot of words,managed to convince them that it was and will always be a good memory.I understand that they feel a lot cos they really cared and worked damn hard,but I also need to make sure that they understood that it was also about overcoming the odds,building up character and applying the lessons learnt in touch to their decisions made in life. I think they'll make it through.Just look at them throwing ice into one another's jersery and shorts.Tsk tsk.*roll eyes*

Gave them the personalised photo frames after they've calmed down SLIGHTLY. Think they liked it.Mwahaha.Its worth my 2 short late nights ~Gave gifts to Su,Leanne and Mas.Really apprecipate them helping out and coming when i asked them too.After that the J2s went berserk again...... Oh and ..I WANT PICTURES SU AND NICOLE!

Let's put it this way.I was really happy.With them and for them.