Participation in Basketball has steadily been on the rise for the past twenty years. Thousands of Filipino basketball enthusiasts across the kingdom take part in this sport throughout the year. It is common for Filipinos to start participating in this sport as young as 5 years old.

Based on this information and based on the amount of time that Filipino basketball players spend participating in this game, it is critically important that they are provided with an experience that offers them many benefits.

This responsibility falls on the shoulders of the coaches and managers that often volunteer their time to work with these Filipino athletes.

When an athlete participates in a sport, they will experience many benefits. Some of these will be short-term and easily recognized. While others will not be as easy to recognize, but will last with the athlete much longer and will help shape their overall development.

The ten benefits below are most commonly associated with sports participation. It is important to note that in order for these benefits to be recognized and appreciated by the athlete, they must be included and emphasized in all practice and game plans.
By participating in Basketball, the Filipino players will:

1. Develop and become proficient at the various sports skills.
2. Develop skills needed to socialize with their peers as well as adults.
3. Develop independence and confidence.
4. Develop a sense of achievement, which helps develop a positive self-image.
5. Develop leadership skills and qualities.
6. Learn how to cooperate and compete.
7. Develop agility, coordination, endurance, flexibility, speed and strength.
8. Develop the ability to make decisions and accept responsibilities.
9. Learn to understand and express emotions, imagination, and appreciation for what the body can do.
10. Develop an interest in continuing sports participation as an adult.

That’s why this year the AFT, ABL and BBL are planning to conduct a separate basketball tournament to all Filipinos in the Kingdom, especially to those who are in Bangkok. This tournament will be an outlet for all the Filipinos who are working very hard but no more time to exercise due to work pressure. All the organizers have the same agenda, to create friendship and relationship to all Filipinos.

Instead na magkagulo dyan daanin nalang sa basketball. Dito, they can express what color of uniform they like. Pwede din silang magbatuhan dito, basta cheers and yells lang hehe. Pero bawal magbatuhan ng bola, magbolahan lng pwede hehe... good luck para dito Mr. Fit!

mr.fit dyan pa ba ang TGIS team?kailan pa ito?ang dami na palang paliga ngaun...pano na ung sa ramkhamheng league nakkmiss naman maglaro.

As usual "The Fit" delivers not just in the court! Great feature man! I'm sure basketball fans are enjoying reading and are excited to hear more about your updates.

By the way, as one of the most sought after athlete you can say that this man delivers.

All these 10 benefits that he listed here, are totally true. That's why he's the "MVP". Nough said!

How to be a Champion?

Being a champion means taking pride and having the determination to win. This message is for anyone who is willing to acknowledge that it takes practice, determination, belief in oneself, and more practice to win in the sport of basketball. Here is how to become a champion.

Train regularly and methodically. There is no way around putting in the effort needed to become a solid and successful basketball player.

Listen to your coach. Don't think that you already know better. Your coach knows you and sees you in a way that you cannot do. Your coach has experience and can be your biggest source of constructive learning as well as support. Treasure that and learn from it.

Learn from basketball champions of the past. Watch their game techniques on videos. Learn their methods and try them out yourself. Find ones that work well for your physique and style and start putting them to the test, refining them into your own techniques.

Be determined to win. Practice visualization techniques and apply these consistently and regularly during your practice and real games. As time goes on, you will be able to use this to perfect your game and ensure success.
Be determined to lose gracefully. You won't always win, no matter how hard you try, no matter how hard you believe in what you are capable of and in what you're doing. The flipside of winning is losing with grace, something a champion always knows how to do. Show others that you learn from your losses and that you use losses to strengthen your purpose.

As early as 6 years old, I started to play basketball. My first league was in our barangay where I played in a mini-midget level. We played in the championship but we failed to get the championship trophy. Since then I realized that winning the finals was not that easy. In every competition I played with, there’s always a team or teams that can intimidate and slow down my game. Here in Bangkok there is this team that can slow down my game. I really have to do a lot of daily routine exercises and most of all I have to be ready when facing this team. This team is no other than “YANHEE”.

YANHEE team is a new team in Bangkok but it is compose of young and old energetic and more athletic players. They have a very fast game and packed up of shooters at any positions. This team was organized two years ago but there achievements were overwhelming. They always in the semis and they played two championship games already. What I really like about this team was there transition defense and offense. The players reacted quickly and confidently when it comes to clutch time. They also have a very strong cheering squad.

Ladies and Gents… The YANHEE team and its cheering squad.

Mr. Fitness wrote:
This is the only reason I can find why you are preparing for this team....

Mr. Fitness wrote:
Tsaiyo is a powerhouse team indeed. Seeing the team play and evolve through the years, it's no wonder they made a Filipino community basketball history in Thailand. And surely expect more from this talented team.

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