Friendly Match: Frontliners Spartans vs Innebandy! Co Team Elite

After a long break from competitive floorball since the end of 2009, Innebandy started off the 2010 pre-season with their first friendly match against the Frontliners Spartan. Playing again in the Balik Pulau Indoor Stadium after many months was something the team really looked forward to and this was seen through many of the players (including referees Uncle James and Uncle Sam) arriving early and eagerly waiting for entrance into the stadium. After a solid and good warmup conducted by Deswyn, it was game time.

With the 3 ICs firmly embedded in our hearts, we entered the stadium with a new found mentality of commitment, passion and strife for victory which has week by week been shaped into the players based on the seven laws of victory implemented alongside the 3 IC philosophies.

The game plan was clearly laid out for us. Adapt to the play that coach Sam has strategized for the team to outmuscle the opponents. We knew that if we played our cards right, this strategy would work wonders for the team. The team was divided into two lines- Line 1 and Line 2 with each line given the same strategy and tactics to execute on court.

Facing the mighty Spartans known for their speed and spirit, this match would be a test of our passion as well as creativity on court.

Face Off

With solid and creative playups from Line 1, team Innebandy drew first blood through Jason Chew driving home a well taken shot just below the top of the goal mouth. Line 1 continued to maintain the ball possession well and had numerous goal scoring opportunities. However, it has been a long time since Innebandy played in the Balik Pulau Stadium terrain which saw the defenders of Line 2 having a hard time adapting to their usual play. The Frontliners kept the pressure well and hence managed to pull back a goal shortly after that.

During the break, words of advice and an uplift from the coaches saw the Innebandy defence becoming stronger and more determined from the second period onwards. No goals were conceded as the Innebandy defence kept their guard well. On the attacking side, goals were coming in for the Innebandy side especially from Line 1. Beautiful plays and good communication between team mates left not only spectators in awe but even the referee(s) as well ;) All in all, Innebandy managed a total goal haul of 8 goals.

Jason Chew (3 goals)

Deswyn Wan (2 goals)

David Kok (2 goals)

Bryan Looi (1 goal)

After 3 periods of gameplay, the score ended 8-1 to Innebandy. However, it was obvious that Line 2 had alot to work on to catch up and be on par with Line 1.

All in all the coaches were happy with the play not neglecting the fact that much more work has to be done for a much solid play especially from Line 2. Nevertheless, the rise of Line 2 will not be impossible because of the fact that with unquestionable commitment and unquenchable passion shown by the Innebandy team, victory will certainly be inevitable.

Labour Day Floorball Challenge 2010

We will be participating our first tournament of year 2010 this coming Saturday and Sunday. There will be players from Singapore and KL joining us for the Labour Day floorball challenge. We are please to announce the names of those are selected. =) They are;

Kao Lin Ken
Sam Teoh
Jason Chew
Darien Loh
Ephraim Teh
Rooban
Joshua Yam
Previn Mohan
Lee Chester
Deswyn Wan

Attire: Black Waga jersey and black shorts
Date: 1st May 2010 - 2nd May 2010
Time: 10.00 a.m sharp (breakfast will be provided for early birds)

*more details soon*

Preparing for PFL-Division I - A word from the coaches

For the year 2010, the committee of Innebandy! Co. has convened and came to a conclusion of the vision and goals for the club in the year 2010.
After a team talk with the club, the team is now motivated to take on 2010 and bring the club to greater heights with the core philosophies of the club which is none other than the 3 ICs + 7 Laws of Victory

One of the significant implementations made in the club is the introduction of two teams in the club which are Team Elite and Team Livestrong of Innebandy! Co. The former being the competitive elite team of the club while the latter being the platform for the younger players to make it into the elite team.

It is also the pleasure of the club to introduce the new captain of Innebandy! Co. Mr. Kao Lin Ken our beloved goalie with his passion and determination as well as the love of floorball to lead us onwards through the path of battle.

Regardless of which team an Innebandy player belongs to, it is mandatorily required in trainings nothing but the best of effort and attitude from each player. Training is hard and “loving” your body may seem daunting. But the whole process is not impossible and is proven through the milestones the coaches of Innebandy! Co. have achieved in floorball.

Hence, this is their personal address to the team to take on the challenges for personal and overall team growth this year in preparation for the Penang Floorball League 2010-Division I

Deswyn:

Leadership is responsible - It is our responsibility to make sure players are at their best performance by
executing the right plan and strategies. We are also concern about player's attitude and the application of
the 3ICs on and off court. In Innebandy!Co, winning don't just stop there. We go beyond. ie. attitude, soft skills, etc

Losing is unacceptable - We believe in mental strength and mental preparation, thus setting our mindset on winning
every games and giving all out in our training will make us 'unbeatable'.

Passion is unquenchable - It is only when you're passionate bout something. You would automatically take the effort
to improve yourself and want to be the best. We want to be driven by passion.

Creativity is essential - Floorball is a very fast paced game, thus being creative in our attack or defense, will
distinct us from our competitors. Individual skills and stick work does play an important role in being creative.

Quitting is unthinkable - Our training especially physical training is one of the toughest in Penang. We strive to finish
whatever we start as a team. Like how Lance Armstrong puts it, 'Pain is temporary but quitting lasts forever.' We will
never stop trying.

Commitment is unquestionable - Commitment is what makes the team grow and solid. The minimum requirement for
an individual to join team LiveSTRONG is commitment. Team Elite has no excuse in this area. Players who show lack
of commitment will be degraded.

Victory is inevitable - By practicing the 3 ICs and reflecting on the Law of Victory, Victory is then in our hands!


Sam:
The 3ICs and the Law of Victory will certainly come to past when we look back the year 2010. Each one of us has the capability to go the distance, be it for yourself or the team. And this year it’s about breaking the limits and go the distance. The ONLY thing that limits you is yourself! Let’s begin with end in mind!

The 7 laws of victory

Leadership is responsible
Losing is unacceptable
Passion is unquenchable
Creativity is essential
Quitting is unthinkable
Commitment is unquestionable
Victory is inevitable