My interview with Ray Hall from January, 2013
Q – Please can you introduce yourself.
A - I am Ray Hall and I am the Academy Ambassador responsible for International Player and Coach Development
Q – What was the reason for your visit to Chonburi?
A - To facilitate a course that is an integral part of our Everton FC / Chang Partnership
Q – Who organised the course?
A - I did, in conjunction with the Thai Talent team at Chang
Q – What aspects of coaching did the course cover?
A - Grass roots, Elite player development , Coach Education for the AFC ”C” Licence Course and the Chang / Everton Junior Cup
Q – Who were the main facilitators on the course?
A - Chang and Coach Daeng from the Chonburi F.A.
Q – Where did the course take place?
A - The course for players was held at the ThaiBev / Chang Academy in Bangkok and we were based at Chonburi F.C. for the coaches course.
Q – What was your schedule like?
A - Busy, as always
Q – Did you think this schedule was beneficial to learning?
A - Yes. Absolutely.
Q – Which aspects of the course did you feel worked well?
A - I felt that all aspects of the course worked well.
Q – Were there any aspects that you felt didn’t work so well? If so, how would you have improved them?
A - No. There were no problems at all
Q – How did the course compare to others of a similar nature you have been on?
A - In my opinion, this was the best yet !!!
Q – How important are courses like these for coaches, local FAs, local football as a whole?
A - I believe that our knowledge and expertise is invaluable in improving standards in all these areas.
Q – What was your involvement with local children?
A - We hosted more than 500 Children for “Children’s Day” at Thai Bev/Chang Academy
Q – What were your impressions on the coaching methods employed with local children?
A - This was my twelfth visit and I’ve seen an improvement every time.
Q – Did any of the local youngsters impress you?
A - There were several technically talented local youngsters who impressed me.
Q – Did you have any involvement with the Chonburi FC squad?
A - No. I worked with 14 year old elite squad all week
Q – What were your overall impressions of the Chonburi FA?
A - I thought they were very good
Q – How does it compare to other local FAs you have experienced?
A - It was better than others because it is led by Coach Daeng
Q – How were you treated by the Chonburi FA?
A - Their treatment of us was first class
Q – Would you like to come back to work with the Chonburi FA on similar courses?
A - Yes I would.
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