17-09-2016, 03:10 PM
1. If the selectors followed the selection criteria then none of this would be necessary.
2. Andrew G says he finds it unsettling that it's not ok to not play. Good. Some players need taken out of their comfort zone.
3. Craig mentions that it's a bad idea to impose training regimes on anyone. I agree to an extent. Although my mind finds it almost impossible to understand how someone would not benefit from a weekend of solving 'Dvoretsky style positions', even if that's true then they can impart some of their knowledge at a training event. Everyone can learn something from someone.
4. Who would want to sponsor the current Scotland squad? "Hey, give us some money and we'll associate your brand with consistent under performance."
5. The 15 game rule is not just about getting into shape. It sends a positive message to Scottish chess players and creates a more dynamic selection process. I'd also like to see how one or two players perform when not with their mates at a team competition (4NCL, Olympiad, 4NCL Olympiad.....).
6.Would the players in question really ignore the 15 game rule and not play? Of course not. They love chess and Scotland. We want our best players, not some diluted version of them.
7. Craig says that all players always give their absolute best in pre-tournament preparation. Really? I'll be honest and say the most I have ever prepared for a tournament has been around 40%. Anyone who says they prepare 100% is either lying or delusional.
8. I'm leaving this discussion for a few weeks - Going to try and raise that pathetic 40%. People's views show no sign of changing, I find most of the views here backward, negative, or with agenda, and as usual no one offers a decent alternative.
What's the worst that can happen by trying something? What are people so afraid of?
I'm with the International Director Andrew Burnett regarding the Brexit analogy. Unless you've played or been around the Olympiad team recently then you don't know what you're talking about. Andy is strong enough to see this through.
If it is a disaster then change it after Georgia.
For the love of god, if you're still unhappy then think of an alternative. No new ideas to add? Didn't think so.
2. Andrew G says he finds it unsettling that it's not ok to not play. Good. Some players need taken out of their comfort zone.
3. Craig mentions that it's a bad idea to impose training regimes on anyone. I agree to an extent. Although my mind finds it almost impossible to understand how someone would not benefit from a weekend of solving 'Dvoretsky style positions', even if that's true then they can impart some of their knowledge at a training event. Everyone can learn something from someone.
4. Who would want to sponsor the current Scotland squad? "Hey, give us some money and we'll associate your brand with consistent under performance."
5. The 15 game rule is not just about getting into shape. It sends a positive message to Scottish chess players and creates a more dynamic selection process. I'd also like to see how one or two players perform when not with their mates at a team competition (4NCL, Olympiad, 4NCL Olympiad.....).
6.Would the players in question really ignore the 15 game rule and not play? Of course not. They love chess and Scotland. We want our best players, not some diluted version of them.
7. Craig says that all players always give their absolute best in pre-tournament preparation. Really? I'll be honest and say the most I have ever prepared for a tournament has been around 40%. Anyone who says they prepare 100% is either lying or delusional.
8. I'm leaving this discussion for a few weeks - Going to try and raise that pathetic 40%. People's views show no sign of changing, I find most of the views here backward, negative, or with agenda, and as usual no one offers a decent alternative.
What's the worst that can happen by trying something? What are people so afraid of?
I'm with the International Director Andrew Burnett regarding the Brexit analogy. Unless you've played or been around the Olympiad team recently then you don't know what you're talking about. Andy is strong enough to see this through.
If it is a disaster then change it after Georgia.
For the love of god, if you're still unhappy then think of an alternative. No new ideas to add? Didn't think so.