The pursuit of academic excellence is always on going. I noticed something rather different between excellence in Sports CCA and Studies. I am speaking from my experience.
How do we win in Sports?
Besides innate abililty/ advantage, such as height in basketball and volleyball etc. The two crucial factors are: The right coach and the number of training.
Lets assume the pupils are motivated enough to train.
There is only this much a coach can value add in terms of teaching methods. During my secondary school days, I learn volleyball from scratch, and I am a shortie, less than 1.6 m during secondary 1. I stupidly followed my "talent scouted" friend for additional training. My coach is kind enough to accept me into the training sessions.
We trained 4 times a week, with each session stretching to 7 p.m., during the holiday leading up to ......