Day 4 in short is a day of mix feelings. As the players get seasoned into the training tour physically, the mental aspect is somewhat stagnated at where it was--Fear of Failure. Lack of confidence. Whatever that is haunting us for the past is amplified in front of what it seems to be a more superior team. We lack the confidence, we are too afraid to fail, we fail anyway. 淡水国中 is technically a sizable team (in terms of standard) for our exchange purposes. Nonetheless, we fair much worst than expected. However, as coaches, we are happy. Ha ha, what could be worst ? That is the key de-briefing point in the evening. "Be prepared for the worst, and nothing else matters", with this mindset, everything else would be positive. 真正做到，并可以了解到什么是“否极泰来”，坦然地去接受它， 走下去的路才会是正面的。The teaching can begin, and the learning can start. 球员要经过失败的洗礼， 成功才会浮现。Kelly Clarkson's new song "What Doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is ringing in my mind now. Yes what could be worst? We know where we stand, we take the first step form where we are and move on. At least we know how it feels like to fail totally, we tried. We know we will come back (to Singapore Stronger, Hungrier).
We had a chance to watch the Senior High School Tournament in the afternoon. Another eye opener for our players. So many "wow!", "wahs!" overheard during the game confirmed my observation. Hope that served as a subject of inspiration for Team RV Softball.
Evening is visit to 西门町 for dinner and some shopping. Taking 台北捷运is another thing for the students to experience the difference in culture. The behaviour of commuters is totally amazing. Seeing everyone automatically moved to the right to give way to people rushing up/down the escalator and priority seats are always left unoccupied unless for the deserving ones has definitely sets us thinking: Can we do that in Singapore?
I am quite delighted to see that many bought stuff not for themselves but siblings back home.
Day 4, have we achieve our objectives thus far? I am still not sure. The bond is definitely stronger. The skill improvement yet to be seen. Patience.
"We Are Never Until We Are"
Day 5 exchange will be a 3 hour ride to Nantou, Puli Junior High School. We need to come back stronger, mentally, For the love of the game.
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