Cael Sanderson
On the 22nd of September, four sec 2 classes were treated to a meeting with Cael Sanderson and three others who are part of a newly formed organization for wrestling in Singapore. Cael Sanderson is a 4-time consecutive NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) champion and a undefeated college record of 159 - 0. Among many other accomplishments, Cael Sanderson is an Olympic Gold Medalist of 2004 in the 84kg category.
Being a Giant
Mr Sanderson told the Montfortians that to succeed in anything, one must have that focus required. This also includes prioritizing, staying committed and working hard. He spoke about wrestling, and how many things can be learned from the sport. Wrestling teaches, he said, responsibility and accountability because it's one-on-one and not a team effort. Courage and confidence and also be learned from the sport. In 2006, he became the Head Coach of Iowa State University taking over Bobby Douglas.
Life Lessons
When answering questions posed by some of the Montfortians, he said to never be satisfied with what we have already achieved. If we are, things (eg. going to school) would get to boring. Therefore, we should keep going and trying to beat ourselves. When asked how many times he lost, Mr Sanderson said that he lost several times but he learned more from losing than winning. He also stated that it is important to participate and that "you'll never regret trying."
Mr Sanderson also spoke about wrestling in general and about dreaming big, because anyone can accomplish his dreams. "When you see a person on a mountain, you know he did not fall there." What this means is that to reach any goal, one must take it day-by-day, step-by-step, just like climbing a mountain where the trail gets steeper and harder and the climber must keep working harder to reach the summit.
Being whatever you want to be
Mr Edmund Lim said that wrestling is a sport that teaches positive values. As part of post-examination activities, some sec 2 classes will try out wrestling and any potential players could be short-listed. Who knows, one of our Montfortians could be part of the wrestling team of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Mr Mike Denoma said that Montfort could be Singapore's top wrestling school as we could start wrestling next year.
Brian Theng, 2E4
On the 22nd of September, four sec 2 classes were treated to a meeting with Cael Sanderson and three others who are part of a newly formed organization for wrestling in Singapore. Cael Sanderson is a 4-time consecutive NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) champion and a undefeated college record of 159 - 0. Among many other accomplishments, Cael Sanderson is an Olympic Gold Medalist of 2004 in the 84kg category.
Being a Giant
Mr Sanderson told the Montfortians that to succeed in anything, one must have that focus required. This also includes prioritizing, staying committed and working hard. He spoke about wrestling, and how many things can be learned from the sport. Wrestling teaches, he said, responsibility and accountability because it's one-on-one and not a team effort. Courage and confidence and also be learned from the sport. In 2006, he became the Head Coach of Iowa State University taking over Bobby Douglas.
Life Lessons
When answering questions posed by some of the Montfortians, he said to never be satisfied with what we have already achieved. If we are, things (eg. going to school) would get to boring. Therefore, we should keep going and trying to beat ourselves. When asked how many times he lost, Mr Sanderson said that he lost several times but he learned more from losing than winning. He also stated that it is important to participate and that "you'll never regret trying."
Mr Sanderson also spoke about wrestling in general and about dreaming big, because anyone can accomplish his dreams. "When you see a person on a mountain, you know he did not fall there." What this means is that to reach any goal, one must take it day-by-day, step-by-step, just like climbing a mountain where the trail gets steeper and harder and the climber must keep working harder to reach the summit.
Being whatever you want to be
Mr Edmund Lim said that wrestling is a sport that teaches positive values. As part of post-examination activities, some sec 2 classes will try out wrestling and any potential players could be short-listed. Who knows, one of our Montfortians could be part of the wrestling team of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Mr Mike Denoma said that Montfort could be Singapore's top wrestling school as we could start wrestling next year.
Brian Theng, 2E4
3 comments:
wow, wrestling....sounds fun. maybe it should be integrated as part of the rugby boys training as some of the wrestling moves bear similarity to clearing rucks, making tackles and collision during rugby matches
hey, i have pics on this event.
from av team and am a photographer.
i usual go to most of the school events and happenings to cover em so if you want pics can email me.
ken_4594@hotmail.com
Hi
Im Chairman for a CC youth Group who will be organising a major event in Nov which will showcase the 3 new YOG sports..can someone who was involved in the recent showcase at your school pls contact me?would like to invite your school to participate in this event or perhaops help promote the sport to other schools..can contact me, dominic at 97550302 or via email at dominicgt@hotmail.com
Thanks!
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