Words contributed by Natasha Mustika
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| Photo source: U.S. Embassy Singapore facebook |
The Exchange is part of the U.S. Embassy’s broader sports diplomacy initiative to foster greater mutual understanding between the youth of the United States and Singapore. Working with Football Association of Singapore (FAS), the program is specifically tailored for girls to promote women’s empowerment through sports and inspire them through activities such as soccer.
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| The RPWST girls, together with some Singapore National team players, at the 6 Dec clinic. Photo source: U.S. Embassy Singapore facebook |
The RPWST girls were involved in the clinic and needless to say, it was a fun-filled and enjoyable programme for them as they gained new knowledge and insights from the 4 of the former US International soccer players.
The clinic for the polytechnic girls was to be held on the 6 December however, heavy rain dampened the spirits and there was no chance for the girls to even step on the field. Throughout the two hour session, the team had the opportunity to interact with the 4 Coaches and within the short session, all the participants gathered in a room where they were taught the importance of problem solving and awareness of their surrounding through playing simple ice breaking games.
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| The girls in the classroom session. Photo source: U.S. Embassy Singapore facebook |
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| The girls participating in the ice breaking games. Photo source: U.S. Embassy Singapore facebook |
After the session ended, the girls were disappointed that they did not have the chance to strip down to their soccer boots and learn from the coaches however, they were told that they could instead join in another session with the American school participants on the coming Saturday.
While the Saturday's session was held early in the morning, it was all worth it. Everyone had fun learning from the different coaches and at the same time, they made new friends! All in all, the RPWST girls managed to learn basic skills such as dribbling, ball control, shooting and also played in small sided games such as 1v1 and 6v6 under the scorching sun, which resulted in the girls bringing home some tan-lines on their thighs and arms.
Needless to say, it was a great opportunity given to the team! Who would miss such a golden opportunity like this?
Thank you FAS for organizing this Soccer Programme and Thank You to the U.S. Embassy for arranging and bringing in Janine Szpara, Anna Shortt, Karen Willoughby and Val Henderson to conduct a great clinic for us all, the girls definitely had an unforgettable time!
Check out some photos below:
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| The RPWST girls with 3 of the coaches. |
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| Some fun posings... |
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| Down by the tracks at the American School... |
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| Captain Natasha with 2 of the Coaches. |
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| Sheu and the coaches with her sexy poses... |
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| Another team photo... |
That's all we have for you! Next up, we catch up with our alumni/graduates, Sha sha, Dilys and Fifi on their journey at the ASEAN University Games' 2012 when they are back!
