Disc In! The Games Concept Approach to Teaching Ultimate Frisbee

"Disc In!" was launched on the 3rd of November 2007 during the National Sports Conference. This book is supported by the Singapore Physical Education Association (SPEA) and Icon books and multimedia pte ltd.

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance has kindly written the foreword to support this book.

This book aims to share best practices with physical educators, specialist, coaches and players. It also emplifies how teachers can contribute to ongoing research in sports and other fields.
This book is also written to increase the awareness of Ultimate Frisbee in Singapore.

Besides the description of skills involved in the game, you will also understand the skill developmental process (systematic flow chart), tactical problems, cutting for disc and handling framework. You will also find 12 lesson plans for teaching Ultimate Frisbee at the back of the book!

What can you do with this book? You can read it, keep it, share it, recommend it, but do not PHOTOCOPY it!

Each book cost $25 and proceeds from this book will cover the publishing cost and support SPEA in future events to increase the status of Physical Education in Singapore. Please support me even if you feel that you already know a lot about Ultimate. You might find something interesting.

If you would like to have a copy of this book, please e-mail me at discin@gmail.com to order.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

National Teams Updates

Just finished indoor training.

Keeks and myself had come up with the dates of the national team training. Waiting for head coach to send out the directions (vision, mission, etc) to the community and club leaders. We need people to start coming out for the training so that we can appoint people to look into specific areas, like fitness, equipment, fields, etc. Right now, we are a two man team, conducting cum taking attendance.

I think I better not be the assistant coach as there will be too much conflict of interest. I believe under Tom's leadership, the structure for the national team will develop nicely. I strongly believe that he will be in a more neutral position to make decisions.

Looking into developing the coaching system in Singapore. Will get some help from people to try and certify players. Also need to look at the youth development of the sport as this is the most important element to sustain the national team and it's my third thrust to work towards becoming an NSA. Hopefully with structures in place, SSC can sponsor us more $$$ to fund our projects.

Shiok is also organising the club league. Another controversial event that sets people thinking and talking... Should be fun! As director of training and education, this is going to be the milestone of UPA(S).

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