05-08-2012, 12:59 PM
Alan,
Would rather discuss this offline because I feel strongly about this.
Briefly though.
What the Juniors going to the Euroyouth in less than 2 weeks time require imho is to hear that you believe in them and their ability. That especially for the younger players is important. Youngsters need to feel supported and believed in and some of the comments here you'd think were designed to knock confidence.
How hard to you think those juniors who have pushed themselves onto the All time highest Scots list have been trying? Look at Murad top under 12 ever!
As for rotation. Chess as an individual sport is more like other sports where you play your best team available and don't rotate. In team competitions you will sometimes be allowed a substitute player. Hopefully of similar ability.
Again, in my opinion.
Would rather discuss this offline because I feel strongly about this.
Briefly though.
What the Juniors going to the Euroyouth in less than 2 weeks time require imho is to hear that you believe in them and their ability. That especially for the younger players is important. Youngsters need to feel supported and believed in and some of the comments here you'd think were designed to knock confidence.
How hard to you think those juniors who have pushed themselves onto the All time highest Scots list have been trying? Look at Murad top under 12 ever!
As for rotation. Chess as an individual sport is more like other sports where you play your best team available and don't rotate. In team competitions you will sometimes be allowed a substitute player. Hopefully of similar ability.
Again, in my opinion.