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Date Posted: 09:07:40 07/27/01 Fri
Author: Mr Yong
Subject: You have nothing to be sad about.

The tone of the messages recently sounded a bit sad. I think all of you have nothing to be sad about. You became the Round Ubin champions, the National Schs' Dragon Boat champions, the SDBF champions and the National Schs' Canoeing runner-ups, in just four months after getting thrashed at the SDBA Canoeing Championships. That easily makes your team, the greatest team that is, the greatest team that was and the greatest team that will ever be. Looking beyond results, everyone's attitude and commitment improved tremendously and the team miraculously became closer and more united. Every one had shown passion and fought hard. What more can you ask for? Can anyone tell me who in your team is not a hero or legend? Absolutely none. I am proud to say that I have learnt a lot from all of you. Furthermore, everything has not ended yet. With less time spent on training, this may even be the better time to develop your friendship.
For me, I have talked about 'defeat'. I feel that you have won hands down, but as a coach I had lost. I will always be proud of you no matter what's the outcome, as long as I know you have done your best. I CERTAINLY KNOW THAT. However, I cannot help (I know I shouldn't and don't have to, but I just can't help it) blaming myself for not being to lead you to what you richly deserved. I blamed myself, but I had never blamed you. I don't know why I feel so much closer to your team than the previous teams as well as the junior team. Maybe that's fate... and that has made me so eager to help you that I had made so many mistakes and caused so much unhappiness to the team. I certainly love the team and every individual in the team more than I could ever imagine.
My main worry now is your ability to transfer all that you have from canoeing to other aspects of your life. I believe that if you are able to do it, you will be able to live life to the fullest.

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