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CONTENTFOREWORD
04 HRH President Of The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)
05 The Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia
06 The Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, And The Education Minister of Malaysia
07 The Honourable Minister Of Youth and Sports of Malaysia09 Glossary
Part 03 THE NFDP Approach
28 The Birth of NFDP
29 Implementation of NFDP Under Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (JPBN)
22 NFDP Vision and Mission
23 Strategic Thrusts Of NFDP
24 NFDP Rationale
25 NFDP Phases
Part 02The National Football Development PLAN (Nfdp)
Part 01Prologue
12 Introduction
14 Early Stages Of Development Programmes
19 Current Development Programmes
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60 Introduction
61 Increasing The Number Of Training Centres
61 Specifications And Requirements Of Main Facilities Under NFDP
STRATEGIC THRUST 03: TO PROVIDE STANDARDS-COMPLIANT FACILITIES TO ALL
36 Introduction
37 The Malaysian Football DNA
38 Players’ Positions And Profiles (Specifically For Development Of Young Talents)
40 Individual, Group And Team Tactics
41 Game Concept
42 Players’ Self Development
Part 04 THE Nfdp Strategic THRUSTs
STRATEGIC THRUST 01: TO ESTABLISH STYLE, IMPROVE QUALITY AND DEVELOP ONE’S SELF THROUGH THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL DNA
74 Introduction
75 Structure Of Existing Championships
77 Improving And Diversifying Competitions Structure Under NFDP
STRATEGIC THRUST 05: TO STRENGTHEN THE STRUCTURE OF COMPETITIONS AT VARIOUS LEVELS
44 Introduction
45 Encouraging Participation
52 An Open, Sustainable And Effective Screening And Talent Scouting System
54 Women’s Football
55 Promotion To Encourage Participation At Community Level
STRATEGIC THRUST 02: TO IDENTIFY AND CREATE NATIONAL FOOTBALL ICONS
66 Introduction
67 Yearly Need For Full-Time Coaches
68 Yearly Need For Part-Time Coaches
69 Qualified Coaches For Young Talents
70 Coaches Development Programme
71 Usage Of Portal For Coaching
STRATEGIC THRUST 04: TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF COACHING
79 Nfdp: At A Glance
80 EPILOGUE
FOREWORD HRH PRESIDENT OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (FAM)
Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) amat mengalu-alukan langkah yang diambil oleh kerajaan melalui Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) untuk merangka dan melaksanakan Pelan Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (PPBN) ini. Dengan bantuan dan sokongan yang padu daripada pihak kerajaan, FAM percaya usaha untuk memantapkan prestasi sukan bola sepak negara akan dapat dicapai dengan jayanya. FAM turut menghargai kesediaan pelbagai pemegang yang berkaitan untuk turut menjayakan agenda pembangunan bola sepak ini, terutamanya Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, kerana sistem pembangunan bakat di sekolah-sekolah merupakan landasan kritikal dalam menghasilkan generasi pemain bola sepak yang berkaliber satu hari nanti.
FAM berpandangan bahawa negara kita sememangnya memerlukan pelan perancangan jangka panjang yang menyeluruh dengan landasan penyertaan yang meluas bagi sukan bola sepak. Selain daripada itu, ianya memerlukan struktur pembangunan bakat yang sistematik, dan didukungi oleh aspek-aspek lain seperti pembangunan kejurulatihan, kemudahan dan peralatan yang lengkap dan mencukupi serta struktur pertandingan yang tersusun. Oleh itu, langkah yang diambil oleh KBS ini amat bertepatan dengan waktunya dan FAM amat berharap agar semua pihak dapat menggembeleng usaha dan tenaga ke arah menjayakan Pelan ini.
Sebagai badan peneraju yang bertanggungjawab dalam membangun dan memajukan prestasi pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan, FAM sendiri termasuk semua persatuan di peringkat negeri dan daerah akan memberikan sokongan yang padu bagi memastikan usaha ini dapat direalisasikan sepenuhnya. Pelan ini merupakan pelengkap kepada pelbagai usaha FAM untuk meningkatkan prestasi pasukan kebangsaan serta skuad pelapis. Ini kerana FAM yakin pelaksanaan Pelan ini akan dapat menyediakan gagasan bakat pemain bola sepak yang lebih besar dan mantap untuk dimanfaatkan oleh pasukan kebangsaan pada masa hadapan. Dengan ini, hasrat kita semua untuk melihat Malaysia kembali menjadi salah satu gergasi bola sepak di rantau ini akan tercapai.
Saya mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih kepada pihak KBS yang telah mengambil inisiatif yang begitu baik untuk terus membangunkan sukan bola sepak kita. Saya berharap program ini akan mencapai kejayaan yang cemerlang sebagaimana yang kita harap-harapkan. Semoga sukan bola sepak kita akan mencatat kejayaan demi kejayaan selepas ini, di mana nama pasukan kebangsaan Malaysia akan kembali harum serta cemerlang di arena antarabangsa. Semoga segala usaha yang murni ini mendapat keberkatan daripada Allah S.W.T.
Sekian, terima kasih.
SULTAN HAJI AHMAD SHAH AL MUSTA’IN BILLAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN ABU BAKAR RI’AYATUDDIN AL MU’ADZAM SHAH
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Bola sepak merupakan sukan yang paling popular di dunia dan juga di Malaysia. Pernah terdapat sejarah yang cemerlang di mana kita pernah dua kali melayakkan diri ke Sukan Olimpik, dua kali memenangi pingat gangsa di Sukan Asia serta meraih banyak kejayaan yang lain di peringkat serantau. Ketika itu, nama Malaysia berada setaraf dengan negara-negara seperti Iran, Korea Selatan serta Jepun. Pemain-pemain kita pula sentiasa disegani dan ada di kalangan mereka yang diiktiraf sebagai antara pemain terbaik Asia.
Namun begitu keadaan ini telah berubah setelah kian lama. Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat banyak lagi ruang untuk negara terus memperbaiki kedudukan ini memandangkan bola sepak merupakan sukan nombor satu negara. Sudah tentu kedudukan dan prestasi yang baik akan membanggakan kita semua. Dengan perkembangan ini, inilah masa yang paling sesuai untuk kita terus membangunkan prestasi bola sepak kebangsaan agar kita kembali ke era kegemilangan Malaysia sebagai jaguh serantau.
Satu perancangan yang holistik dan komprehensif perlu dilaksanakan untuk mengembalikan zaman kegemilangan sukan bola sepak yang pernah kita kecapi. Oleh itu, langkah yang diambil oleh Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) untuk melaksanakan Pelan Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara 2014-2020 (PPBN) amatlah dialu-alukan dan bertepatan dengan masanya. Program yang akan dilaksanakan secara menyeluruh di semua peringkat ini kelak diharap akan dapat melahirkan generasi baru sukan ini yang berbakat besar, berpotensi tinggi dan mampu bersaing dengan antara yang terbaik di dunia. Semoga nama Malaysia akan menjadi sebutan dengan kejayaan-kejayaan cemerlang yang bakal kita kecapi di peringkat antarabangsa.
Saya berharap usaha KBS ini akan mendapat sokongan semua pihak terutama pemegang-pemegang taruh yang penting seperti Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia dan Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM). Tanpa sokongan yang padu serta komitmen yang jitu daripada kesemua pihak yang berkaitan, Pelan ini sudah tentu tidak akan dapat dilaksanakan dengan jayanya. Pelaksanaan Pelan ini juga memerlukan kerjasama rapi dari semua pihak, di mana pelaksanaan kerajaan semata-mata tidak akan mencukupi. Oleh yang demikian, saya amat mengharapkan agar pihak swasta dan badan korporat dapat tampil untuk membantu meringankan beban kerajaan bagi melaksanakan Pelan ini. Sesungguhnya Pelan ini merupakan agenda dan dasar nasional dan kejayaannya kelak merupakan kejayaan kita semua.
Saya mendoakan agar segala usaha murni kita ini akan mendapat keberkatan daripada Allah S.W.T. Saya juga mengucapkan terima kasih kepada KBS yang telah berjaya menghasilkan Pelan ini dan seterusnya memastikan program ini mencapai objektif sepertimana yang disasarkan. Semoga sukan bola sepak kita akan kembali berada megah di persada antarabangsa.
Sekian, terima kasih.
DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB BIN TUN ABDUL RAZAK
FOREWORD THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
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FOREWORDTHE HONOURABLE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA, AND THE EDUCATION MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
Sukan bola sepak merupakan sukan yang penting dalam agenda pembangunan sukan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM). Sukan ini sentiasa mendapat keutamaan dalam usaha untuk melahirkan lebih ramai pemain yang berbakat dan berpotensi untuk mewakili negara pada masa akan datang. KPM telah menubuhkan banyak Pusat Latihan Daerah, Pusat Latihan Negeri dan Sekolah Sukan Negeri di seluruh negara yang disediakan dengan pelbagai kemudahan dan kepakaran bagi membolehkan atlet-atlet menjalani latihan dan menyertai pertandingan sepanjang tahun. Malah Sekolah-Sekolah Sukan Malaysia juga turut menempatkan bakat-bakat bola sepak terbaik yang dipilih daripada pelbagai peringkat umur. KPM juga turut mengelolakan kejohanan-kejohanan dari peringkat daerah serta negeri sehinggalah ke peringkat kebangsaan dan pada masa yang sama, pasukan MSSM turut menyertai pelbagai kejohanan antarabangsa seperti Kejohanan Majlis Sukan Sekolah-sekolah ASEAN dan Asia serta kejohanan-kejohanan jemputan yang lain.
Sejarah telah membuktikan bahawa hampir kesemua pemain-pemain yang mewakili negara lahir daripada sistem pembangunan bakat di peringkat sekolah. Dalam pada itu, KPM amat mengalu-alukan langkah yang diambil oleh Kementerian Belia dan Sukan dalam merancang dan melaksanakan Pelan Pembangunan Bolasepak Negara (PPBN) ini. Pelan ini amat penting dalam usaha kerajaan untuk mengembalikan zaman kegemilangan bola sepak negara yang pernah kita kecapi pada satu masa dahulu. Program ini akan dilaksanakan dengan mengenalpasti pemain-pemain berbakat di kalangan yang berumur di antara 7 hingga 17 tahun, di mana mereka akan ditempatkan di pusat-pusat latihan yang dikenalpasti bagi menjalani latihan yang berkualiti sepanjang tahun.
Pelaksanaan pelan ini akan melibatkan KPM sebagai pemegang taruh utama kerana pada peringkat umur 7 hingga 17 tahun tersebut, sebahagian besar komponen yang digunakan bagi menjayakan program ini berada di bawah seliaan dan tanggungjawab KPM termasuk pelajar dan para guru yang bertugas sebagai jurulatih. Tambahan lagi, padang dan lain-lain kemudahan sekolah juga akan turut digunakan sebagai pusat latihan dan pertandingan di bawah pelan ini.
Sehubungan itu, KPM akan memberikan sepenuh kerjasama dalam menjayakan program ini. Inisiatif di bawah pelan ini adalah selaras dengan dasar Satu Murid, Satu Sukan yang diamalkan oleh KPM di mana semua pelajar harus melibatkan diri di dalam sekurang-kurangnya satu jenis sukan. Oleh yang demikian, dengan kemudahan dan kepakaran yang akan disediakan nanti, saya berharap agar lebih ramai pelajar akan menunjukkan minat untuk bergiat dalam kegiatan sukan terutamanya bola sepak agar hasrat kerajaan untuk melahirkan lebih ramai pemain bola sepak yang hebat akan dapat dicapai satu hari nanti.
Akhir kata, sekalung tahniah saya ucapkan kepada Kementerian Belia dan Sukan, Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bolasepak Negara dan semua pihak yang terlibat dalam merangka dan menjayakan pelan ini. Insya Allah, harapan rakyat yang tinggi menggunung untuk melihat kejayaan cemerlang dan berterusan pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan kita akan tercapai juga dengan kesungguhan dan keikhlasan semua pihak dalam melaksanakan objektif ini. Semoga Allah SWT memberkati segala perancangan dan usaha kita.
Sekian, terima kasih.
TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI MUHYIDDIN BIN MOHD. YASSIN
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Bola sepak adalah sukan nombor satu di negara malah di seluruh dunia. Ianya merupakan sukan universal yang diminati seluruh peringkat usia dan segenap lapisan masyarakat. Tiada sukan lain yang dapat membangkitkan emosi dan menyemarakkan semangat sepertimana bola sepak. Oleh itu, walaupun perhatian akan terus diberi kepada sukan-sukan lain, saya mendukung visi untuk melaksanakan perubahan jangka masa panjang dalam memastikan sukan bola sepak negara berada di kemuncak kegemilangan dan kecemerlangan pada masa hadapan.
Ke arah ini, Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) sebagai kementerian yang bertanggungjawab kepada pembangunan dan prestasi sukan di negara ini telah menyediakan satu Pelan Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara 2014-2020 (PPBN), yang bertujuan untuk membangunkan semula sukan ini secara menyeluruh yang melibatkan semua aspek pembangunan seperti penyertaan atlet, kejurulatihan, kemudahan dan pertandingan. Sasaran utama adalah untuk menyediakan satu landasan bagi menggilap bakat pemain-pemain yang berumur antara tujuh sehingga 17 tahun ke arah menjadi wira bola sepak negara pada masa hadapan.
Pelan ini juga mewujudkan falsafah bola sepak negara yang dikenali sebagai DNA bagi menghasilkan corak dan cara permainan yang paling sesuai dengan pemain kita, dan ianya akan dipraktikkan di semua peringkat, daripada peringkat pembangunan sehinggalah ke pasukan kebangsaan. Pelan ini akan memastikan pemain-pemain yang dilahirkan mempunyai tahap kecergasan, ketahanan mental serta nilai-nilai murni yang tinggi yang merupakan elemen kritikal dalam membentuk jaguh bola sepak negara yang lengkap dan mampu bersaing di pertandingan peringkat antarabangsa.
Di bawah Pelan ini juga, program bola sepak negara akan lebih bersifat inklusif, di mana bakat-bakat muda yang berminat akan diberi peluang untuk turut serta di akademi-akademi latihan yang akan disediakan dengan pelbagai kemudahan dan kepakaran di setiap daerah menjelang tahun 2020. Pada masa yang sama, program pengenalpastian bakat dan pencarian bakat (talent identification dan talent scouting) akan dilaksanakan di seluruh negara bagi memastikan bakat muda yang dipilih benar-benar mempunyai potensi untuk terus meningkat maju pada masa akan datang.
Selain itu, program kejurulatihan juga akan turut dititikberatkan bagi memastikan jurulatih mempunyai komitmen dan kepakaran spesifik dalam mengendalikan program latihan serta pendedahan pemain peringkat umur tujuh sehingga 17 tahun. Tambahan lagi, struktur pertandingan juga akan diperkukuhkan untuk menyediakan lebih banyak pengalaman dan pendedahan intensif kepada para pelatih di bawah program ini.
Saya mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih kepada kesemua pihak yang telah berganding bahu serta memberi sumbangan masing-masing dalam penyediaan Pelan ini termasuk Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM), para penaja, para penyokong dan peminat bola sepak tanah air, ibu bapa para pelatih di bawah program pembangunan bola sepak dan juga pihak media. Maklum balas serta pandangan mereka amat saya hargai dan semoga hasrat murni kita untuk menjayakan pelan ini akan mendapat rahmat dan keberkatan dari Allah S.W.T.
Sekian, terima kasih.
KHAIRY JAMALUDDIN ABU BAKAR
FOREWORD THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS OF MALAYSIA
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G L O S S A R Y
AMD : Akademi Bola Sepak Negara Mokhtar Dahari
AFC : Asian Football Confederation
AFF : ASEAN Football Federation
COC : Champion of Champions
DNA : Deoxyribonucleic Acid or intended to be a football philosophy in this Plan
FAM : Football Association of Malaysia
JPBN : Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (National Football Development Committee)
KBS : Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (Ministry of Youth and Sports)
MOE : Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia)
NSC : National Sports Council of Malaysia (Majlis Sukan Negara Malaysia)
MSSM : Majlis Sukan Sekolah Malaysia (Malaysian Schools Sports Council)
MyKids Soccer : Pusat Latihan MyKids Soccer (MyKids Soccer Training Centre)
State FA : State Football Association (Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri)
PLD : Pusat Latihan Daerah (District Training Centre)
NFDP : National Football Development Plan (Pelan Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara)
SPTS : Sukan Prestasi Tinggi Sekolah (High Performance School Sports)
SSM : Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (Malaysian Sports School)
SSN : Sekolah Sukan Negeri (State Sports School)
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INTRODUCTION
During the early 1950s to 1960s, Malaya had one of the strongest teams in Asia alongside South Korea. With impressive names such as the late Abdul Ghani Minhat, Arthur Koh, G. Govindaraju, Robert Choe, Edwin Dutton and Stanley Gabriel, the team achieved its greatest triumph by winning the bronze medal at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. The glory of the national football team did not end there, as the likes of Namat Abdullah, Shaharuddin Abdullah, Wong Fook Chuan, N. Thanabalan, Zulkifli Norbit and Abdullah Nordin helped the now renamed Malaysia qualify for the 1972 Munich Olympics
by beating Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines in the qualifying rounds. The team continued to excel when they finished third and bagged the bronze medal in Tehran at the 1974 Asian Games. They also qualified for two consecutive Asian Cups in 1976 and 1980 with legends such as Mokhtar Dahari, Santokh Singh, Soh Chin Aun and goalkeeper R. Arumugam inspiring the team. The sport continued to flourish in the country as another Olympic qualification was sealed in 1980 with the emergence of young strike duo Hassan Sani and James Wong. The government however,
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Football is the number one sport in terms of popularity in Malaysia that was introduced by the British not long after their arrival on Malayan shores. As early as 1905, a league-based competition was organised and this was followed by the establishment of the national football team under the leadership of a British colonial officer, Andrew Caldecott, who was the first president of the Football Association of Malaya (FAM) in 1933. At the end of World War II, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who was to become the nation’s first Prime Minister in 1957, was chosen to lead the FAM in 1951 and take the country’s football to eminence, especially on the international level.
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boycotted the Moscow Games as a sign of protest to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. A new generation of players, led by the likes of Zainal Abidin Hassan, Serbegeth Singh, Lim Teong Kim and Dollah Salleh then took over the mantle in 1988 and went on to maintain the country’s impressive international record.
In 1994 and 1995, the local footballing scene was rocked by a massive match-fixing scandal which saw more than 100 players and coaches detained for questioning. As a result, the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) banned 26 players under the 1933 Restricted Residence Act. At the same time, a total of 57 players and an assistant coach were handed suspensions ranging from one to five years after being found guilty by FAM’s disciplinary board.
This unfortunate episode greatly impacted the national football landscape as fans began to lose faith in the local league and its players, consequently affecting the formation of a sound national team which stifled the nation’s ability to shine internationally.
Various efforts were initiated to restore the glory of the national football team including hiring foreign coaches like Claude Le Roy, Allan Harris, Bertalan Bicskei as well as putting the faith in local coaches such as Wan Jamak Wan Hassan, Abdul Rahman Ibrahim, Norizan Bakar, B. Sathianathan and K. Rajagobal. However, all these efforts were in vain as Malaysia’s international ranking did not improve much, but had instead slumped to a very disappointing level.
Despite all that, the success of winning the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup in 2010 after a 14-year wait brought renewed hope for football in the country. This triumph was sandwiched in between two gold medal wins at the SEA Games by the national U-23 squad in Laos in 2009 and Indonesia in 2011. The squad however, failed to replicate that moment of glory after losing to Indonesia in the semifinals of the 2013 Myanmar SEA Games.
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EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
In 2006, in an effort to unearth new talents, football was selected as one of the sports in the Program Sukan Teras under the watch of the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC). This new programme was invented to replace the Tunas Cemerlang programme, a syllabus that was in use for 17-years prior.
The Tunas Cemerlang programme, established in 1989, was a football talent development programme designed for students aged 13 to 15 and managed by the NSC in collaboration with the Majlis Sukan Sekolah Malaysia (MSSM). Its main aim was to produce potential athletes and develop their skills in schools or (training centres) equipped with basic facilities such as hostels and fields/courts as well as qualified instructors from among the teachers to train athletes all year long. This program consisted of 42 training centres and involved 1,295 students and 93 coaches.
The Program Sukan Teras meanwhile was a similar talent development programme with the target group being students aged 10 to 15, conducted by NSC in collaboration with FAM and the Ministry of Education (MOE). In addition, a total of 20 U-12 centres involving 24 coaches and 600 students, and 43 U-15 centres (98 coaches and 1,315 students) was also established.
However the approach was modified in 2009. The programme was instead brought to schools, encouraged by the fact that schools have been more effective and efficient as a centre for the development of sporting talents. The implementation of the Football Development Programme at school level was left entirely to the MOE, to correspond with the Ministry’s big role in the development of sports. MOE implemented the Sukan Prestasi Tinggi Sekolah (SPTS) programme which involved seven types of sports, including football.
In 2004, the Cabinet Committee for Sports Development, mindful of the decline of Malaysia football, listed it as one of the 19 sports that should be given special attention an intensive development programme. Although many initiatives had been taken since to ensure the success of the sport in the country, many were not comprehensive and thus, did not bring about a positive change that was sustainable. However, continued importance has been given to talent identification initiatives, which have proven to be the catalysts in developing young talents to this day.
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In 2008, the Sukan Prestasi Tinggi Sekolah (SPTS) programme for football involved three categories:
Competitions held were as follows:
180036 108STUDENTSCENTRES COACHES
PLDPUSAT LATIHANDAERAH
Players aged 13-15
70014 70STUDENTSCENTRES COACHES
SSNSEKOLAH SUKANNEGERI
Players aged 13-17
1552 15STUDENTSCENTRES COACHES
SSMSEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA
Players aged 13-17
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In addition, KBS and MOE joined hands to introduce a talent identification programme. The purpose of the programme was to identify and select potential players in various sports, including talented footballers at the grassroots level.
Under this programme, selected players were taught the various elements of sports science (diet, nutrition, physical conditioning, psychology, physiology, biomechanics and performance analysis) at the Sekolah Sukan Negeri (SSN). This move was introduced to encourage the players to live the life of a high-performance athlete from a young age.
Although many programmes to develop footballing talents have been implemented, the government acknowledged that the issues plaguing the sport at the national level were too complex, and covered a variety of factors that could not be resolved without a comprehensive approach. Therefore, the Cabinet Committee on Sports Development, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister on December 1, 2008 decided to establish a joint committee between KBS, MOE, the Ministry of Higher Education (at that time) and FAM. The committee was tasked to study the problems of football as a whole and, subsequently provide a detailed roadmap to strategically and systematically address them.
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As a result, a Special Working Committee was established in 2009 consisting of representatives of KBS, MOE, FAM, NSC, the National Sports Institute (NSI), the Malaysian Football Coaches Association as well as former national footballers. The Committee was tasked to study all the existing football development programmes as a whole, especially at grassroots level. Thus, the committee discussed related issues, and drafted strategies and plans to improve the ranking of Malaysian national football. The results were collected and compiled in a document titled the Pelan Tindakan Untuk Meningkatkan Kembali Prestasi Bola Sepak Negara.
In addition, the National Football Development Fund with an initial allocation of RM10 million was announced by the Prime Minister at a ceremony to celebrate the nation’s success at the 2009 Laos SEA Games on January 12, 2010 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). At the same time, the Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (JPBN) was also established to act as an advisory body and a watchdog to football development programmes conducted, by implementing agencies at various levels. The committee also set it as a national mission to qualify for the Youth World Cup, an U-17 tournament, in 2019.
To further hone promising talents in football, many centres of excellence aimed at training young talents were established throughout the country, such as the Pusat Latihan MyKids Soccer under NSC’s supervision and the Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD) under MOE’s supervision for youth players. A head coach and seven part-time assistants were assigned to each training centre. Under the Tenth Malaysia Plan meanwhile, a new Akademi Bola Sepak Negara was planned and completed in 2012.
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AGE GROUP 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
U-12Winner,
Cappy Cup, Croatia
Third place, Saitama
International Junior Football
Tournament, Japan
No success achieved
No success achieved
Winner, Champion
of Champions
Third place, Saitama
International Junior
Football Tournament,
Japan
Runner Up, Cappy Cup,
Croatia
U-15 Newly established team in 2013
U-17 Team yet to be establishedWinner, FAM President’s Cup (U-20)
No success achieved
No success achieved
Winner, AFF U-16 Youth
Championship, Myanmar
In addition, various competitions dedicated to the development of talents were also organised, such as the Champion of Champions Tournament (CoC) which were the highlight of the U-12 tournaments. The aim was to gather the winners of the U-12 football championships endorsed by FAM and the State Football Associations. The first edition of the CoC was held from December 11 to 18 in Muar, Johor involving eight teams.
The various programmes mentioned above somewhat proved fruitful as there were some success achieved in the age-based football tournaments as stated below:
The U-12, U-15 and U-17 National Teams’ Achievements
I N T R O D U C T I O N
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While success was achieved to a certain degree, none of the programmes were able to yield consistency to reinstate Malaysia as a respected football power. There were still a number of issues that needed to be addressed so that all the stakeholders in the National Football Development Plan did not act in silos or performed their duties with different objectives or methods.
With this in mind, in 2013, the Minister of Youth and Sports took the initiative to ensure football development in the country can be implemented in a comprehensive manner, with out-of the-box strategies. For starters, a comprehensive transformation of the football development programme was introduced, where the emphasis on a number of development fundamentals will be provided through a plan known as the National Football Development Plan (NFDP). The NFDP is a long-term plan, with the first phase slated to commence in 2014 until 2020.
For the first time, the football development programme will be based on a philosophy unique to our country, called the national football DNA, formed by taking into account the best practices in the unearthing of talented young players. This football DNA will be applied at every level of the NFDP coaching for players aged seven to 17 across the country. The DNA will also be the point of reference for all the stakeholders in carrying out their responsibilities, and will also make possible the birth of a clear, unanimous direction that can serve as a guide in creating world class Malaysian footballers.Under the NFDP, access to training centres, structured training patterns and facilities that meet the standards will be further enhanced. Apart from that, the exercise to increase the number of coaches and competitions will be done concurrently in stages. The Pusat Latihan MyKids Soccer (seven to 12-years-old) will be rebranded as the Akademi Tunas while football programmes for kids aged 12 to 17 will be conducted at the Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD). The Akademi Bola Sepak Negara in Gambang will be given a new name - Akademi Bola Sepak Negara Mokhtar Dahari (AMD). The name was chosen in the hope it will help inspire all young talents to follow in the glorious footsteps of the late Super Mokh one day.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
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NFDP VISION
NFDP MISSION
To consistently produce world-class footballers
To create a systematic and comprehensive football development ecosystem towards enhancing and improving the quantity and quality of national footballers.
T H E N A T I O N A L F O O T B A L L D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N ( N F D P )
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T H E N A T I O N A L F O O T B A L L D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N ( N F D P )
TO ESTABLISH STYLE, IMPROVE QUALITY AND DEVELOP ONE’S SELF THROUGH THE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL DNA
TO IDENTIFY AND CREATE NATIONAL FOOTBALL ICONS
TO PROVIDE STANDARDS-COMPLIANT FACILITIES TO ALL
TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF COACHING
TO STRENGTHEN THE STRUCTURE OF COMPETITIONS AT VARIOUS LEVELS
Emphasis on playing style, as well as players’ physical and mental strength.
Provide a su�icient and competitive platform and landscape for competitions.
Boost interest, encourage participation and promote an e�ective, inclusive and open talent scouting process.
Increase the number of facilities and its accessibility to all.
Develop a more progressive, structured and quality coaching system.
STRATEGIC THRUSTS OF THE NFDP
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T H E N A T I O N A L F O O T B A L L D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N ( N F D P )
KBS aims to improve the initiatives that have been developed to date and intends to rectify any shortcoming that has risen from the implementation of previous development programmes. KBS also wants to take national football to greater heights through a new and comprehensive approach with sustainability in mind.
It is hoped that this new approach through the NFDP which is based on the five strategic thrusts above will be able to spur development in a holistic manner, so that more people will be drawn to participate and excel in the sport of football. Accordingly, a national football philosophy or DNA, will be introduced to develop young players who will possess technical and tactical experts, but also have their distinct playing style, which would give them an advantage over their regional rivals. This group of players will also be shaped to develop a high degree of mental and physical toughness. This football DNA will be used in and sewn into each stage of the NFDP training and will serve as a guide to all stakeholders in the execution of their responsibilities in creating world class Malaysian footballers.
A greater and deeper focus will be afforded to the talent scouting and identification initiatives, which is the key to success of football development in the country. The NFDP’s desire is to see a greater and steadier development of talent channels.
Cooperation and coordination between the relevant stakeholders will also be further strengthened and streamlined. Each field of work and the jurisdiction of the related governing bodies will also be outlined more clearly to avoid overlapping of duties. This becomes imperative to ensure that each responsible agency is able to perform its tasks more efficiently and effectively.
NFDP RATIONALE
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T H E N A T I O N A L F O O T B A L L D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N ( N F D P )
In the history of modern football, there are several key factors that have served as catalysts to the success of a nation’s football development programme. Among them is the natural environment for sports that exists in a society, which is then optimised through a rigorous football development programme, such as the one found in the United States. There are also countries like Japan that have succeeded in creating an effectively implemented, structured ecosystem
for football. In essence, the approaches adopted by the world’s footballing superpowers are long-term plans which take a substantial amount of time to bear fruit.
Recognising this fact, the NFDP was drafted as a long-term plan aimed at players aged seven to 17 and will be implemented in stages as follows: -
Phase 1 (2014-2020)Initial phase of the NFDP, focused on the following points:• Introduce a national football DNA• Intensify participation and promote competitions for players aged seven to 17-years• Restructure the administration and management of the development programme• Improve coordination between stakeholders• Step up the development of coaching• Provide adequate basic facilities at all levels
Phase 2 (2021 - 2030)An advanced phase, focused on the following points:
• Audit and evaluate the Phase I programme• Complete the football development ecosystem • Streamline facilities at training centres that were added in Phase 1 • Develop and educate more coaches at the community, primary and secondary school levels• Enable more joint ventures with the private sector in strengthening the development of academies under the NFDP• Provide opportunities and promote the players and coaches produced under the NFDP to the professional market • Improve the sustainability of the NFDP so that it can serve as a model for regional development• Formulate research and development (R&D) plans for sports, especially football, through partnerships with higher learning institutions
20302014
NFDP PHASES
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T H E N F D P A P P R O A C H
THE BIRTH OF NFDPIn finding the best formula for the development of football in the country, a few steps was taken to ensure that the NFDP will be comprehensive and effective. The first initiative was a fact-finding mission under the instructions of the Minister of Youth and Sports. This initiative was aimed at getting feedback, identifying problems and setting the right priorities for football.
At the same time, the Minister of Youth and Sports also appointed Lim Teong Kim as the Director of the NFDP. Lim was the former youth team coach of Bayern Munich, one of the premier clubs in the world. He has over 30 years of experience in coaching and playing football in both Germany and Malaysia. In the creation of the NFDP, Lim was responsible for the sharing of his knowledge, experience and expertise to rejuvenate the country’s football development initiative, while keeping in mind the cultural differences between Europe and Malaysia.
As part of this fact-finding mission, the views and ideas of the stakeholders and sports enthusiasts were amassed and consolidated. After coming to an initial consensus, a discussion paper was presented by the Minister of Youth
and Sports to the Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (JPBN) for consideration and further joint action.
Next, a two-day workshop was organised in December 2013, attended by 120 people of various backgrounds. At the workshop, stakeholders, sports enthusiasts and relevant parties, including representatives of fan groups, put forward invaluable opinions on football in this country. This input was then used to strengthen the NFDP. Furthermore, this finer version of the NFDP was presented and subsequently approved by the Cabinet to ensure continuity in the implementation and pledging of ongoing commitment from all parties involved.
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The NFDP will be based on five strategic thrusts, which will be explored further. To ensure this Plan can be implemented in the best possible manner, it will be monitored by the Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (JPBN), to be chaired by the the Minister of Youth and Sports himself. The JPBN members are:
T H E N F D P A P P R O A C H
Implementation of NFDP Under Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Bola Sepak Negara (JPBN)
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS)KBS spearheads the efforts to build the ecosystem as well as the structure of football development that is comprehensive and effective. KBS also acts as the main coordinator of the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders associated with the development of football. This strategic Plan outlined by KBS was drawn after taking into account the thoughtful input of the relevant stakeholders. To ensure the NFDP is brought into life efficiently and effectively, KBS will implement the monitoring initiative continuously. In addition, the ministry will undertake a periodic review process to ensure the essence of the NFDP remains relevant and is based on the current environment and latest developments.
The Ministry of Education Through the existing education system, the (MOE) will help in providing the infrastructure and the honing of talented footballers who are still in school. The ministry will build 54 Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD) under the Sukan Prestasi Tinggi Sekolah (SPTS) programme all over the country. All the SSN and SSM will also conduct the football development programme.
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T H E N F D P A p p r o a c h
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)FAM is the governing body of football in the country and is responsible for all football-related activities in the country. In the context of development, FAM’s obligation is to oversee the running of the Harimau Muda team that acts as the back-up squad for the senior national team. FAM’s role also involves the conducting of coaching courses at various levels.
The National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC)As an organisation in charge of all aspects involving high performance sports, NSC’s role is to ensure the transition of the identified football talents to the next level would be seamless. Currently, there are over 14 MyKids Soccer under the supervision of NSC in the country focused on developing talents aged seven to 12.
The Football EnthusiastsThose elected to sit on the JPBN are from a list comprising of former players, coaches and individuals who are passionate about football and have a deep knowledge of the sport.
THE FOOTBALLENTHUSIASTS
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THE PRIVATESECTOR
MEDIA
T H E N F D P A p p r o a c h
The Media:Journalists or sportswriters who are ever willing to contribute their thoughts and ideas about football in the country have also been invited to sit on the JPBN.
The Private SectorThe entities which can contribute in terms of football related expertise, facilities, sponsorship, promotion and marketing, as well as strategic partnerships.
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STRATEGIC THRUST 1To Establish Style, Improve Quality And Develop One’s Self Through The National Football DNA
STRATEGIC THRUST 2To Identify And Create National Football Icons
STRATEGIC THRUST 3 To provide Standards-Compliant Facilities To All
STRATEGIC THRUST 4To Improve Standards Of Coaching
STRATEGIC THRUST 5To Strengthen The Structure Of Competitions At Various Levels
INTRODUCTION
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
A study conducted by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in 2010 found that successful footballing nations like Spain, the Netherlands and Germany have a football DNA that defines clearly their philosophy and distinctive style of play. This philosophy is implemented at all age levels in these countries and it influences aspects such as the technical and tactical training, physical conditioning, psychological characteristics as well as the drawing of training plans.
In this aspect, Malaysia is definitely lagging behind as we do not have a specific DNA that would be integral to development of football in the country. All this while, the implementation of most development programmes constantly changed based on the desires and initiatives of the respective coaches. This situation was not of much help in building a strong national team, capable of competing at international level. Based on these factors, the NFDP will introduce the concept of DNA as a key to success and the focal point around which football development is built.
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
The national football DNA that is formed needs to be translated into modules that will be used at all implementation stages of the NFDP.
THE MALAYSIAN FOOTBALL DNA
Adopt an aggressive playing style with dynamic application of pressure to dominate the opponents and take control of the game
Exciting and dynamic attacking style centred on individual skills, creativity and a mixture of short and long passes with the emphasis placed on excellent individual skills
Attacking starts from the back (goalkeeper) and defending from up top (strikers)
A pattern of play that is high in intensity with a fast tempo
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
It is the objective of this philosophy to train players that have a specific set of characteristics and skills, as described concisely below:
The NFDP will adopt a 4-4-2 training formation with a ‘diamond-shaped midfield’ and quickly revert to 4-5-1 when defending. This 4-4-2 system is chosen to unearth as many attacking talents through the NFDP. The application of this system is only for training purpose during the talent development stage of players aged 12 to 17-years and is not focused on tactics. Furthermore, the 4-4-2 system is easy to apply and suitable to be instilled into young talents.
PLAYERS’ POSITIONS AND PROFILES (SPECIFICALLY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG TALENTS)
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
GoalkeeperTall, flexible, explosive jumping power, body language (charisma), capable of giving a constructive instruction, has total control of the penalty box.
WingbackStrong in duels (1v1), good in technique (crossing), good positioning in defence, fast in sprint and good endurance, good in creating and running into space, defensive and offensive orientated thinking.
Central DefenceTall, strong in the air, strong in duels (1v1), good in technique, good positioning in defence, communicate and give instruction, good in reading the game.
Defensive MidfielderGood in reading the game (defence and offense), playmaker, main task defending but provide support in offense and defence, strong in duels (1v1).
Midfielder (Inside right/Inside left)Good endurance, fast, skilful, good in technique, offensive and defensive orientated thinking, good in finishing and creating chances, good in creating and running into space.
Offensive MidfielderPlaymaker, good in finishing and creating chances, skilful, strong in dribbling, offensive and defensive orientated thinking, good in technique, good in creating space and running into space.
ForwardFast and explosive power in sprint, good in technique, strong in offensive duels (1v1) and in the air, good in finishing, good in creating and running into space.
Forward, Roaming StrikerFast and explosive power in sprint, good in technique and in finishing, strong in duels (1v1), good in creating and running into space, offensive and defensive orientated thinking.
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54
7
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8
9
10
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
Trainees under the NFDP programme will be trained to have a high understanding of the game and develop quick thinking, to implement strategies in order to take control of matches. Some of the skills covered are:
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND TEAM TACTICS
Transition from defence to offense1) When in possession of the ball, the player’s first thought will be a penetrating pass in space to the striker whereby the opponent’s defence is not organised.2) If it is not possible to play a penetrating pass, player must retain possession of the ball.3) In one-on-one duels in training, the moment the defender wins the ball, the player should be very active in doing something constructive with the ball.
Transition from offense to defence1) Player must be alert to avoid being counter-attacked when moving up while defence is moving up to close space and guard the opponent attackers.2) To avoid counter-attacks, the defense must provide good cover to each other and the player must be able to anticipate danger the moment they lose the ball.3) As soon as possession is lost, the player nearest to the ball must make an immediate decision. He has three options: a. Apply immediate pressure on the opposing player with the ball and reclaim the ball. b. If the group of players cannot put pressure on the player with the ball, then the player nearest to him must continue putting pressure in order to allow his teammates to get back into position. c. If there is no chance at all to put pressure on the opponent with the ball, the player must retreat and get back quickly into position.
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Six key areas will be focused and emphasised on during the training and preparing of each player before the game.
GAME CONCEPT
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
OFFENSIVE ORGANISATION
SHIFTING OF DEFENCE TO OFFENSE
INDIVIDUAL ABILITY
SET PIECES
DEFENSIVE ORGANISATION
SHIFTING OF OFFENSE TO DEFENCE
GAME CONCEPT
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Players’ Self Development
This football DNA is also important in the shaping of footballers’ mental strength and values. A versatile and complete player must not only be technically and tactically skilled, but also needs to be strong spiritually and physically, intelligent and creative, patriotic; has a first class mentality, a great team spirit, a desire to win but not afraid
to lose, highly disciplined, ambitious yet humble. This is not a comprehensive list – but suffice to say these are the characteristics of a player who wants to be a champion at international level. These are the characteristics that the Plan are trying to mould under the NFDP, with emphasis placed on the following:
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 1
STRONG BASE the learning starts at seven years of age
PLAYERS’ DEVELOPMENTa. Long-term development process for talented playersb. Producing technically adept players, who are responsible with the ability to thinkc. The need to be highly aware of tactics
PERSONALITYDi�erences in personalities and characters of each person will be considered. Every talented player will be specially attended to on individual basis, so that their characters will shine through – this in turn will result in excellent performances on the pitch.
CLEAR GAME CONCEPT ANDTRAINING SESSIONSTeam spirit is emphasised. All players must have the same direction in chasing success.
PSYCHOLOGYPlayers must be mentally strong to overcome feelings of inferiority.
APPLICATION OF MORAL VALUESA good player must also be an admirable, exemplary citizen.
WINNING MENTALITYTremendous drive and determination to win will be nurtured. Players will also be thought not to be afraid of losing.
MENTAL STRENGTHa. Mentally better prepared to cope with stressb. Concentration throughout the game c. Confidence in oneself in di�icult situationsd. Show desire and eagerness in matches
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STRATEGIC THRUST 2To Identify And Create National Football Icons
STRATEGIC THRUST 1To Establish Style, Improve Quality And Develop One’s Self Through The National Football DNA
STRATEGIC THRUST 3 To Provide Standards-Compliant Facilities To All
STRATEGIC THRUST 4To Improve Standards Of Coaching
STRATEGIC THRUST 5To Strengthen The Structure Of Competitions At Various Levels
COUNTRY 2013 RANKING
REGISTERED PLAYERS % UNREGISTERED
PLAYERS
TOTAL NUMBER OF
PLAYERSPOPULATION % PLAYERS/
POPULATIONJUMLAH
KELAB
SPAIN 1 653,190 23% 2,181,000 2,834,190 46,704,314 6% 18,190
GERMANY 2 6,308,946 39% 10,000,000 16,308,946 80,548,000 20% 26,837
SWITZERLAND 8 232,700 41% 339,000 571,700 8,112,200 7% 1,806
BELGIUM 11 443,383 54% 373,200 816,583 11,180,320 7% 2,058
ENGLAND 13 1,485,910 36% 2,678,200 4,164,110 53,493,700 8% 42,490
JAPAN 47 1,045,150 22% 3,760,000 4,805,150 127,270,000 4% 2,000
REP KOREA 54 31,127 3% 1,063,100 1,094,227 50,219,669 2% 100
CHINA 92 711,235 3% 25,455,100 26,166,335 1,361,990,000 2% 2,221
PHILIPPINES 127 30,675 2% 1,638,090 1,668,765 98,910,000 2% 85
MYANMAR 130 132,659 12% 989,380 1,122,039 53,259,000 2% 605
DPR KOREA 138 14,912 3% 488,000 502,912 24,895,000 2% 239
HONG KONG 140 4,176 3% 145,780 149,956 7,184,000 2% 84
VIETNAM 144 24,150 1% 1,850,200 1,874,350 90,388,000 2% 35
THAILAND 146 28,600 2% 1,269,400 1,298,000 65,926,261 2% 150
SINGAPURA 150 10,003 5% 187,000 197,003 5,399,200 4% 54
LAOS 152 2,600 2% 106,000 108,600 6,580,800 2% 50
INDIA 154 384,900 2% 20,203,000 20,587,900 1,238,530,000 2% 6,540
MALAYSIA 154 9,930 2% 575,800 585,730 29,948,000 2% 110
INDONESIA 161 66,960 1% 7,027,300 7,094,260 249,866,000 3% 83
TAIWAN 167 12,560 3% 445,900 458,460 23,367,320 2% 60
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
INTRODUCTIONAs of 2013, there were 1,680 players registered at MyKids Soccer, 2,775 players at Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD), 800 players at Sekolah Sukan Negeri (SSN) and 199 players at Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM), making the total number of players under the Sukan Prestasi Tinggi Sekolah to be 5,454. This number is definitely small compared to the population of almost five million students in all the primary and secondary schools in Malaysia.
This problem of having a limited talent pipeline can only be overcome with the advent of a grassroots development wave that starts from when the players are in primary schools, so that we can finally achieve a balanced ratio between the number of players and the population. The comparison below shows the total number of registered and unregistered players according to countries. Obviously when compared to countries with strong grassroots programme, such as Spain and Germany, the percentage of registered players there are much higher than in our country.
*Source www.fifa.com
COMPARISON IN NUMBERS BETWEEN REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED PLAYERS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
Generally, academic-based education system is seen as the main reason for the lack of competitive participation from youngsters in football. At the same time, some of the feedback received suggest the distance factor between the training centres and the players’ residents, could cause many to give this programme a miss. In addition, there is an impression among parents that football does not guarantee a bright future for them to allow their children to seriously take up this sport.
ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION
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14 PUSAT LATIHAN MyKids SOCCER
SCHOOLS/CLUBS/ ACADEMIES
4 SSM
14 SSN
45 PUSAT LATIHAN DAERAH
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
As of now, most of the 14 MyKids Soccer as well as the 45 Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD) are located in state capitals and major cities. Hence, there is a clear need for a centre of excellence under the NFDP to be established in every district in Malaysia, so that nothing constraints talents selected from getting further nurtured before reaching their full potential. Under the NFDP, the suggested improvements are as follows:
1. AKADEMI TUNAS (SEVEN TO 12 YEARS OLD) a. Under the NFDP, MyKids Soccer will be rebranded as Akademi Tunas . b. Increase in the number of centres: Added in stages; from the existing total of 14 (1 in each state) to 150 by 2020 (one in each district/parliament). c. At least one Chinese Primary School (SRJKC) and one Tamil Primary School (SRJKT) in each state will be selected as Akademi Tunas.
EXISTING TRAINING CENTRES FOR THE ENTRY OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS
TRAINING SESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR AKADEMI TUNAS
Only in single session
schools
Frequency of training sessions
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
KHAMIS
10
APRIL
The Duration of each session
• 7-9 years : 40 min - 1 hour• 10 - 12 years : 1 hour
Frequency of matchesA minimum of one game
a week
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
SURGE IN PLAYER PARTICIPATION AT AKADEMI TUNAS IN 2020 (FOR 7-12 YEARS)
150AKADEMI TUNAS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
150 X 150 = 22,500MALE PLAYERS (7-12 years)
20 X 150 = 3,000FEMALE PLAYERS (7-12 years)
MyKids Soccer (14 centres)
Proposed additional Akademi Tunas at each districts (150 centres)
25,50025,500 PLAYERS TARGETED FOR AKADEMI TUNAS IN 2020
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2. PUSAT LATIHAN DAERAH (PLD) (13-17 YEARS OLD) a. Increase in the number of centres: Added in stages; from the existing total of 45 to 150 by
2020 (one in each district/parliamentary) b. At least one SJK in each state is selected to be a PLD
3. SEKOLAH SUKAN NEGERI (SSN) (ONE IN EVERY STATE) The SSN will be maintained for the time being, which is one in every state. Football programmes
for female players will also be introduced in stages at the SSN.
4. SEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA (SSM) Currently, there are four SSMs with football development programmes - the Sekolah Sukan Bukit
Jalil in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur; Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail in Bandar Penawar, Johor; Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Pahang in Gambang, Pahang and Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Sabah in Sepanggar, Sabah. Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Terengganu in Gong Badak, Terengganu will become operational in 2016. Football programme for girls is only offered at the Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Sabah. The male football programme will be conducted at all the aforementioned SSM except in Sabah.
5. AKADEMI BOLA SEPAK NEGARA MOKHTAR DAHARI (AMD) AMD is proposed as a five-star academy that will house the best 500 male players aged 13 to
17 from all over the country. AMD should also have facilities as good as the ones in boarding schools to accommodate the local learning programmes for all the players.
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
TRAINING SESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLD
Only in single session
schools
Frequency of training sessions
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
(minimum)
KHAMIS
10
APRIL
The duration of each session
2 hours
Frequency of matchesA minimum of one game
a week
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25,000MALE PLAYERS IN TOTAL
SSN (14 SCHOOLS)
PLD (150 CENTRES)
AMD
SSM (5 SCHOOLS)
500MALE PLAYERS AT AMD
600MALE PLAYERS AT SSM
FEMALE PLAYERS AT SSM
MALE PLAYERS AT SSN
500FEMALE PLAYERS AT SSN
22,500PLAYERS AT PLD
625FEMALE PLAYERS IN TOTAL
1,400
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SURGE IN PLAYER PARTICIPATION AGED 13-17 IN 2020
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YEAR
2013
5,436MALE PLAYERS (AGED 7-17)
2020
47,500MALE PLAYERS (AGED 7-17)
3,625FEMALE PLAYERS (AGED 7-17)
18FEMALE PLAYERS (AGED 7-17)
YEAR
51,125PLAYERS IN TOTAL
5,454PLAYERS IN TOTAL
FIRST PHASE SURGE: INCREASE IN PLAYER PARTICIPATION UNDER NFDP
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
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S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
1,680
2,775
199
0
800
5,100
7,500
199
0
1,900
7,650
9,000
600
100
1,900
10,200
10,500
725
200
1,900
13,600
12,000
725
300
1,900
17,000
15,000
725
400
1,900
21,250
18,000
725
500
1,900
25,500
22,500
725
500
1,900
AKADEMI TUNASPLDSSNSSMAMD
YEAR
PLAY
ERS
IN T
OTA
L
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAYERS AT TRAINING CENTRES (2013-2020)
YEAR
PLAY
ERS
IN T
OTA
L
14
45
4
0
14
30
50
4
1
14
45
60
4
1
14
60
70
5
1
14
80
80
5
1
14
100
100
5
1
14
125
120
5
1
14
150
150
5
1
14
akademi tunas
PLD
SSN
SSM
AMD
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING CENTRES (2013 - 2020)
TIMETABLE OF PLAYER AND TRAINING CENTRE INCREASE UNDER THE NFDP (2013-2020)
YEAR 2020
320training centres
YEAR 2020
51,125players at
training centres
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OBSERVERSTECHNICAL EXPERTS
TALENT SCOUTING
TEAMS
COORDINATORS
LOGISTICAL SUPPORT
An Open, Sustainable And Effective Screening And Talent Scouting SystemCurrently, the player selection process has no clear structure, with the transparency of selection and talents gone unidentified emerging as two of the main key issues. This is due to an ununiformed selection criteria. There are also instances where certain coaches do not want their players to progress to a higher level, instead are happy to see them limited to representing their schools or clubs.
The NFDP will upgrade and create a free, open, transparent and more systematic structure in the selection of players at training centres under the Akademi Tunas, Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD), Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM), Sekolah Sukan Negeri (SSN) and the Akademi Bola Sepak Negara Mokhtar Dahari (AMD).
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 2
1. Open selection process a. Under the NFDP, recruitment will be made
through an open selection and competitions held at all Akademi Tunas and PLD each year. A uniformed selection criteria will be applied. At the same time, feedback from coaches and the talent scouting team will be taken into account in the selection of players to be placed at the training centres.
b. Periodic assessments will be conducted to determine whether players will remain, or promoted to a higher training programme or simply dropped altogether. This concept only means that getting accepted into the NFDP channels does not promise a guaranteed spot, especially when there is a drop in performance.
c. The chance to enter these NFDP channels will remain open at all ages for young players, as long as they show excellent performances that qualify them to be chosen. By doing this, late bloomers can still be selected and polished at training centres. For example, youngsters who are not selected to the AMD at the age of 13 can still be picked at the age of 15 if they show excellent performance, comparable or better to those currently at the academies.
2. The setting up of talent scouting teams The NFDP will create a team of talent scouts at all
levels - national, state, district and community. The team will move full-time freely in identifying talents based on their performances and potential in order to avoid any element of unfairness. The services of relevant parties such as former national players can be used for this purpose. Players selected through this scouting initiative will go through Talent ID tests to ensure they have the talent and potential required to excel in the sport.
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3. Broader talent networks The NFDP will widen the selection process to include Malaysians abroad, in order to ensure their talents can be polished in our own country. As long as they are Malaysians, these talents deserve and qualify to be evaluated and absorbed into the NFDP programme.
4. Assessment through a panel The selection of players to the following training centres should be evaluated by a panel consisting of:
TRAINING CENTRE SELECTION PANEL MEMBERS
AKADEMI BOLA SEPAKNEGARAMOKHTAR DAHARI (AMD)
1. NFDP Project Director2. Head Coach of AMD3. Head Goalkeeping coach of AMD4. NFDP Coach Educator5. NFDP Head of Talent Scouting Unit6. FAM representative7. MOE representative
1. NFDP Project Director2. Head Coach of SSM3. Head Goalkeeping coach of SSM4. NFDP Coach Educator5. Head of Talent Scouting Team (Head of Football Unit)6. FAM representative7. MOE representative
1. Head Coach of each SSN2. Head Goalkeeping coach of each SSN (Football Unit)3. Head of State Football Unit4. NFDP Coach Educator 5. FAM representative 6. MOE representative
SEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA(SSM)
SEKOLAH SUKAN NEGERI (SSN)
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
It is said that teenage girls tend to excel more in futsal. This is seemingly not surprising when cultural factors and the lack of promotion of football to female students are taken into consideration. The NFDP plans to change this scenario by encouraging the participation of female students through development programmes and tournaments planned specifically for them.
To achieve this goal, the NFDP intends to start a development programme for female players aged seven to 12 at the Akademi Tunas . After the age of 12, players will be chosen to be placed at five SSN and the best trainees at SSM Sabah.
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1. The Official NFDP Portal The portal aims to provide comprehensive information to the public, such as location of the
training centres, number of certified trainers and nearby clubs while the status of the initiatives implemented under the NFDP will be created and updated by the NFDP Secretariat. In addition, the portal will also serve as a central database on various items such as statistics on players as well as coaches. This portal will also be the main reference tool for talent scouts, where players will be ranked according to the criteria determined by the NFDP Secretariat. It will also be a platform for football fans who want to interact with the NFDP Secretariat to express their opinion on the sport through the forums available. At the same time, football clubs in Malaysia or any other interested parties can download items such as training modules and other information related to the development of football.
PROMOTION TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY LEVELUnder the NFDP, the interest and participation of children aged 7 to 12 at grassroots level will be further boosted through community and school football programmes. In addition, announcements to parents, teachers, communities and the relevant parties will also be carried out. Among the programmes identified to be implemented under the NFDP are:
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2. NFDP Starter Pack This programme is one of the community programmes that is collaboratively organised by
the government and private sectors, to promote the growth and increase football community programmes across the country. Under this initiative, community groups, particularly the less fortunate ones will get to start their own football clinics and include children aged seven to 12 in their respective areas with the use of the NFDP Starter Pack. This pack contains basic equipment for all registered coaches and players.
OPEN TO ALL MALAYSIAN CITIZENS AGED 18 AND ABOVE
DOWNLOAD FORM FROM
NFDP PORTAL
GET SUPPORT
FROM
1 2 3 4
• Register at least 20 male/female players (aged 7-12) • List at least three coaches (18 years and above) • Specify the details of the training sessions, such as the location and time
• Village Head • Member of the Legislative Assembly or a Member of Parliament • State Sports Council
SUBMIT APPLICATION
TO BE PROCESSED AND APPROVED
APPROVED APPLICATIONS
WILL RECEIVE THE STARTER PACK
NFDP Starter Pack• 10 size 4 training balls • 25 markers • 2 sets of bibs• 2 whistles • 2 stopwatches• 2 tactical sheets for coaches• 18 pairs of numbered jerseys, shorts and socks • Invitation for training sessions for coaches • Free football clinics
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3. Promoting NFDP To inform the public of the opportunities available and improvements
that have been made, and to encourage participation in the NFDP, the programme must be given enough publicity and promotion. The NFDP Secretariat will organise programmes and activities to provide information through and the most effective way and platform to reach the target groups such as the parents, teachers, community leaders and other stakeholders.
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STRATEGIC THRUST 1To Establish Style, Improve Quality And Develop One’s
Self Through The National Football DNA
STRATEGIC THRUST 2To Identify And Create National Football Icons
STRATEGIC THRUST 4To Improve Standards Of Coaching
STRATEGIC THRUST 5To Strengthen The Structure Of Competitions At Various Levels
STRATEGIC THRUST 3To Provide Standards-Compliant Facilities To All
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 3
INTRODUCTIONIn line with the expected increase in the number of players under the NFDP, the need to provide facilities that meet the footballing standards becomes very important. Thus, under the NFDP, it is the intention of KBS in collaboration with the MOE and other stakeholders to develop a complete facility, the standards of which should be discussed and decided by the NFDP Secretariat.
This is relevant in the provision of basic amenities such as soccer fields, which among others, must suit the climate in Malaysia so that maintenance becomes more practical and is no longer an issue.
The NFDP also recommends more artificial (synthetic) turf fields to be constructed for the use of everyone in the various levels of the footballing community, while stressing the aspects of field maintenance knowledge among the groundsmen, including introducing qualification standards for this profession.
In addition, the need to secure funds for the maintaining of facilities through various channels, amongst others, through cooperation with the private sector must be considered as an alternative mean. This is to ensure the football facilities provided at community level can render the best results possible.
Under the NFDP, the major improvements to be implemented are to increase the number of facilities at the Akademi Tunas and Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD) in phases, each to 150 by 2020. At current time, Akademi Tunas are located in selected primary schools, while the PLD are located in selected secondary schools. However, going forward, the location of the new training centres under the NFDP will no longer be limited to schools, but will be at locations with suitable facilities or fields. For example, the NFDP also proposes existing public fields that are fit for use under the Local Authorities to be made available as football training centres.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF MAIN FACILITIES UNDER NFDP1. AKADEMI TUNAS (FOR STUDENTS AGED SEVEN TO 12) Minimum infrastructure requirements at Tunas Academies: a. The minimum field size is 82 metres long x 50 metres wide (must refer to NFPD Secretariat for specifications) b. Maintained by a full-time groundsman c. Sufficient football equipment to train a total of 150 male and 20 female players (cones, bibs, footballs, goalposts and the like - must refer to the NFPD Secretariat for specifications)
2. PUSAT LATIHAN DAERAH (PLD) (FOR STUDENTS AGED 13-17) Minimum infrastructure requirements at PLDs: a. The minimum field size is 91 metres long x 55 metres wide (must refer to the NFPD Secretariat for
specifications) b. Maintained by a full-time groundsman c. Sufficient football equipment to train a total of 150 male players (cones, bibs, footballs, goalposts
and the like - must refer to the NFPD Secretariat for specifications) d Audio visual room required for theory and tactical discussion sessions
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF TRAINING CENTRES
SEKOLAH/CLUB/AKADEMI
MYKIDS SOCCER/AKADEMI TUNAS
PUSAT LATIHAN DAERAH
SEKOLAH SUKAN NEGERI
SEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA
AKADEMI BOLA SEPAK NEGARA MOKHTAR DAHARI
14
4
45
14
145
150150
YEAR2020
YEAR2013
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3 SEKOLAH SUKAN NEGERI (SSN) (ONE IN EVERY STATE) Must be upgraded to the current specifications of SSM facilities: a. Has own or access to fields with a minimum size of 100 metres long x 64 metres wide (must refer
to State Football Associations (FA) and the NFPD Secretariat for specifications), which are all maintained by a full-time groundsman
b. Floodlight facilities c. Hostel that can accommodate at least 100 players d. Dressing room e. Sports Science room f. IT room
4. SSM IN BUKIT JALIL, BANDAR PENAWAR, GAMBANG, SEPANGGAR AND GONG BADAK Minimum infrastructure requirements at SSMs: a. Has own or access to fields with a minimum size of 100 metres long x 64 metres wide (must refer to
State Football Associations (FA) and NFPD Secretariat for specifications), which are all maintained by a full-time groundsman
b. Floodlight facilities c. Hostel that can accommodate at least 100 to 150 players d. Dressing room e. Sports Science room f. IT room
5. AKADEMI BOLA SEPAK NEGARA MOKHTAR DAHARI (AMD) AMD is the highest echelon in the development path of the young talents under the NFDP, which will
house the best 500 male players aged 13 to 17 from all over the country. In line with this, AMD will be developed as a five-star academy which will have adequate and latest facilities and equipment.
AMD should also have facilities as good as the ones in boarding schools to accommodate the local learning programmes for all the players.
Basic facilities needed at AMD:
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a. Academic complex to accommodate 500 students b. Hostel complex to accommodate 500 students c. Dining hall d. Sports Science and multimedia centrese. Mini stadium with floodlightsf. Administration/coaches office complexg A minimum of nine pitches, each measuring 100 metres in length x 64 metres in width h. One synthetic pitch, measuring 100 metres in length x 64 metres in widthi. An indoor artificial turf pitch (synthetic)
j. Gymnasium k. Players loungel. Treatment and physiotherapy roomm. Dressing room n. Spa and sauna o. Cafeteria p. Media centres, IT rooms q. National football galleryr. Information centre
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YEAR 2020
320training centres
7 - 12(AKADEMI TUNAS)
13 - 17(PLD / SSN /SSM /AMD)
TOTAL
2013
63
14
77
2014
69
30
99
2015
79
45
124
2016
90
60
150
2017
100
80
180
2018
120
100
220
2019
140
125
265
2020
170
150
320
TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING CENTRES ACCORDING TO AGE GROUP (2013-2020)
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STRATEGIC THRUST 1To Establish Style, Improve Quality And Develop
One’s Self Through The National Football DNA
STRATEGIC THRUST 2To Identify And Create National Football Icons
STRATEGIC THRUST 3 To Provide Standards-Compliant Facilities To All
STRATEGIC THRUST 5To Strengthen The Structure Of Competitions At Various Levels
STRATEGIC THRUST 4To Improve Standards Of Coaching
INTRODUCTIONCoaches play a vital role in any football development programme. Everything taught by these experts to players getting familiar with football at a very young age will leave a deep and lasting impression on them.
Therefore, it is very important for the coaching aspect to be given serious attention under the NFDP. Some issues have been raised before, including that of unqualified coaches and their lack of technical knowledge or worthy strategies. Having to manage a heavy workload and favouritism were also highlighted as a barrier in this matter. Separately, there are some qualified coaches who are not equipped to conduct training at grassroots level.
At the end of 2013, there were 387 full-time and part-time coaches, including the unlicensed ones. In line with the increasing demands under the NFDP, the number of requests for qualified coaches will also increase and this should be fulfilled accordingly.
Under the NFDP, a continuous education of coaches is emphasised, where they have to be exposed to the latest and constantly changing training aspects. The NFDP will also draft a scheme to attract more football enthusiasts to get involved in football coaching at all levels, to ensure the need for coaches at all planned training centres, including the AMD will be met by 2020.
AKADEMI BOLA SEPAK NEGARA MOKHTAR DAHARI
SEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA
SEKOLAH SUKAN NEGERI
PUSAT latihan DAERAH
Mykids soccer/Akademi tunas
TOTAL 387 2472
23
0
96
156
112
40
35
147
1050
1200
full-time/part-timecoaches
YEAR 2020
YEAR 2013 YEAR 2020
INCREASE OF FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME COACHES
2,472
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YEARLY NEED FOR FULL-TIME COACHES
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
30
50
8
0 7 14 21 28 35 35
28
45
60
8
38
60
70
10
38
80
80
10
38
100
100
10
38
125
120
10
38
150
150
10
38
akademi tunas
PLD
SSN
SSM
AMD
YEAR
TOTA
L O
F FU
LL-T
IME
COAC
HES
YEAR 2020
383full-timecoaches
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YEARLY NEED FOR PART-TIME COACHES
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
210 315 420 560 700 875 1050
300 360 420 480 600 600 900
24 24 30 30 30 30 30
84 109 109 109 109 109 109
AKADEMI TUNASPLDSSNSSM
YEAR
TOTA
L O
F PA
RT-T
IME
COAC
HES
YEAR 2020
2,089part-time coaches
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The NFDP requires a total of 2,472 certified coaches who meet the requirements to train 51,125 young players by 2020. They will be trained on player education and development, as shown in the diagram below:
CHARACTER
LEADERSHIP
MENTALSTRENGTH
WINNINGMENTALITY
CREATIVETHINKING
FASTTECHNIQUE
TACTICALAWARENESS
FOOTBALLATHLETICISM
REGULATIONS/LAWS OF
THE GAMESOCIAL VALUES
ABOUT PLAYER EDUCATION
AND DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION OF
MANAGEMENT
LEADERSHIPSKILLS
COORDINATION
CONTROLLING
TEAMBUILDING
COMMUNICATIONSKILLS
DECISIONMAKINGSKILLS
DELEGATIONSKILLS
INTERPERSONALSKILLS
COACHINGCODE OF ETHICS
PLANNING
ORGANISING
In addition, the coach will also be trained to be skilled in business management matters, as shown in the diagram.
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QUALIFIED COACHES FOR YOUNG TALENTS
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Under the NFDP, a few development programmes for coaches will be implemented:
RE-EDUCATIONMethods to train young players in the context of development is different from adult players. This education should include things like taking the time to provide information to players, the way to communicate with their parents all the way to the knowledge of sports science. Specific training to coaches should also be held regularly and continuously. Workshops and coaching symposiums must be hosted from time to time so that the coaching knowledge is continuously updated and teaching techniques can be mastered.
PERIODIC EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATIONIt is suggested that the minimum requirement to become an instructor at the training centres should be a C license from FAM or the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) or the equivalent thereof. Safety for Children certificate and other certificates that can improve the quality should also be introduced. In addition, all licensed or certified coaches are required to attend courses run by the Coach Educators before qualifying to be classified as a coach of the NFDP programme. The coach will be evaluated after two years and the second report will be sent to FAM to determine the quality.
COACHING PROGRAMME COORDINATION The three main stakeholders, namely KBS, MOE and FAM need to further enhance the existing cooperation to resolve any issue that arises, especially at policy level.
ATTRACT COACHES’ INTEREST & SELF IMPROVEMENTWith the increase of coaches and training centres, more people will have the opportunity to gain experience in the field of coaching. The basics of coaching and solid experience gained in this programme should be able to help the coaches to move on to become professional coaches. Greater promotion is also needed to attract more female coaches and those who are outside the NFDP programme track.
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE Under the NFDP, local coaches who show high commitment and commendable performances will be given the opportunity to learn from international coaches with proven track record of conducting successful development programmes. This is to be accomplished through collaboration with relevant parties such as international football clubs.
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COACHES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
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USAGE OF THE PORTAL FOR COACHING
Coaching Education: The NFDP portal will also publish online education materials on coaching that can be accessed and downloaded by coaches under the NFDP programme.
Reporting System: The portal will also introduce an online reporting system that will be adopted by all the coaches when preparing and submitting their reports.
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STRATEGIC THRUST 1To Establish Style, Improve Quality And Develop One’s
Self Through The National Football DNA
STRATEGIC THRUST 2To Identify And Create National Football Icons
STRATEGIC THRUST 3 To Provide Standards-Compliant Facilities To All
STRATEGIC THRUST 4To Improve Standards Of Coaching
STRATEGIC THRUST 5To Strenghten The Structure Of Competitions At Various Levels
INTRODUCTIONCompetitions are an important aspect of development programmes for athletes because they provide competitive exposure to those involved. Looking at the requirements of the competition for the seven to nine years age group, emphasis should be given to competitions that promote the concept of ‘fun games’, whereby the competitive aspect is not given credence to, but instead focus is placed on the efforts to develop individual skills through special measures, such as the downsizing of playing fields, reducing the number of players, the shortening of match duration and increasing the number of matches in a competition. The NFDP encourages the same concept to be applied in schools and community programmes throughout the country. This is because the concept provides opportunity to grassroots level players to feel the ball more while improving self-confidence, ability and interest in the sport.
The concept of regularly held small-sided games ala carnival is suitable for implementation at this stage so that these children are not put under enormous pressure with high intensity football.
For age groups 10 to 17, the competition will be a weekly league contested for a long period of between six to eight months a year. This will allow the players to get exposure through 25 to 40 competitive matches each year.
S T R A T E G I C T H R U S T 5
7 – 9 YEARS 10 – 12 YEARS 13 – 17 YEARS
COMPETITION CRITERIA ACCORDING TO AGE
1. Small-sided (suggestions for 5-a-side)2. Field size measuring 37 metres in length x 27 metres in width3. Size 3 match balls4. Competitions with the concept of carnival format 5. Opportunity to play for all 6. Winning is not a priority7. Co-ed teams allowed8. 25-30 matches per year, per trainee
1. Format transition from small-sided to 11-a-side2. Field size measuring 55 metres in length x 37 metres in width (for 10 years) and 73 metres in length x 46 metres in width (for 11 or 12 years)3. Size 4 match balls4. Weekly league concept5. More competitive6. 25-40 matches per year, per trainee
1. 11-a-side competitions2. National-level league 3. State & Zone or Community level league4. Incentives for the winning teams5. Incentives for players who show outstanding performances 6. At least 30-40 games a year for each trainee
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STRUCTURE OF EXISTING CHAMPIONSHIPS1. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK MAJLIS SUKAN SEKOLAH MALAYSIA (MSSM) B-12 A national level carnival championship involving students under the age of 12 from all states in Malaysia.
Competition begins in respective states, from inter-school to inter-zone or district, and culminates in inter-state competitions. This tournament is organised by the MOE.
2. LIGA BOLA SEPAK KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA (KPM) PIALA MENTERI PENDIDIKAN B-14 The national league that involves all Sekolah Sukan Negeri (SSN). Currently, 14 SSN compete in the
championship, with special entry from Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM). This league is organised by the MOE and lasts between six to eight months.
3. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK MAJLIS SUKAN SEKOLAH MALAYSIA (MSSM) B-15 This national level carnival championship involves students under the age of 15 from all states in Malaysia.
The competition starts in respective states, from inter-school to inter-zone or district, and culminates in inter-state competitions. This championship is organised by the MOE.
4. LIGA BOLA SEPAK PIALA REMAJA KPM/FAM B-17 This national league comprises of all SSN. Currently, a total of 14 SSN compete in the championship,
with special guest participations from certain SSM squads. The league is organised by the MOE and lasts between six to eight months.
5. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK JUARA SEKOLAH B-17 National level carnival championship involving the best school teams from each state. This championship
is organised by the MOE.
6. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK MAJLIS SUKAN SEKOLAH MALAYSIA (MSSM) B-18 This national level carnival championship involves students under the age of 18 from all states in Malaysia.
The competition starts in respective states, from inter-school to inter-zone or district, and culminates in inter-state competitions. This championship is organised by the MOE.
7. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK SEKOLAH PREMIER B-18 This national level carnival championship is held for schools with ‘Premier School’ status, in other words
schools that were established before World War II. Competition begins in each state, from inter-school level to combined states zone level, and ends with the national championships, which is decided by the winners of each combined states zone level. This championship is organised by the MOE.
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8. OTHER TOURNAMENTS a. PROGRAM PENCARIAN BAKAT BOLA SEPAK B-11 This national level carnival championship involves students under the age of 11 from all states
in Malaysia. The organising of this programme is on an ad-hoc basis, when necessary. This programme is organised by the MOE.
b. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS B-12 This National level ‘by-special invitation’ carnival championship involves teams from the MyKids
Soccer as well as invitations to international and local community clubs. The organising of this programme is on an ad-hoc basis, when necessary. Organised by the KBS (NSC).
c. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK SEKOLAH MURID ORANG ASLI B-12 This national level carnival championship is held for Orang Asli school students (with 100% Orang
Asli students only) from Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor and Terengganu. The competition begins in the respective states and ends at the national championship at state level. This championship is organised by the MOE.
d. KEJOHANAN MYKIDS SOCCER B-10, B-11 DAN B-12 This national level carnival championship involves MyKids Soccer teams in each state. It is held
every six to 12 months, subject to necessity. This championship is organised by KBS (NSC) and the MOE.
e. KEJOHANAN PUSAT LATIHAN DAERAH (PLD) PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN B-14 This national level carnival championship involves PLD and begins at combined states zone
level and then moves on to national level. This championship is organised by the MOE.
f. ASIAN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP B-15 This continent (Asia) level carnival championship involves countries under the auspices of
the Asian Schools Football Federation. All countries participating in the championship are represented by the U-15 team, and compete it out from group level to the grand final. This championship is organised by the Asian Schools Football Federation.
g. ASIAN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP B-18 This continent (Asia) level carnival competition involves countries under the auspices of the
Asian Schools Football Federation. All countries participating in the tournament are represented by their U-18 team, and compete it out from group level to the grand final. This championship is organised by the Asian Schools Football Federation.
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In line with the addition of new talents trained via the NFDP channels, more tournaments should be organised to polish individual talents with potential. From the feedback received, the championships of past were more carnival-centric, which has limited effectiveness in developing young players. The new competition to be organised under the NFDP is looking at long-term development, and to act as the best platform in searching, polishing and shaping individuals based on the concept of DNA that will be introduced.
1. SIRKIT LIGA KOMUNITI AKADEMI TUNAS B-7, B-8 DAN B-9 Organised to address the lack of competition for this age group. Through this circuit, Akademi Tunas in certain zones
will act as hosts for organising local competitions in their communities every two or three weeks throughout the first six to eight months. This competition leans towards the concept of leisure and fun-filled (fun-games) and involves invitational teams such as schools and clubs nearby. This also provides an opportunity for the NFDP Committee to identify talents outside the NFDP programme. This league is organised by the KBS (NSC) and MOE.
2. LIGA AKADEMI TUNAS PERINGKAT ZON B-10, B-11 DAN B-12 Held to address the lack of competition for this age group. Weekly league competitions at this stage of development
are the foundation of successful development programmes in Europe, South America and North America. This league involves all the Akademi Tunas combined through specific zones, with the competition period of six to eight months. This league is organised by the KBS (NSC) and MOE.
3. LIGA AKADEMI TUNAS PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN B-10, B-11 DAN B-12 This league for states in Peninsular Malaysia provides an arena for the best players among all state Akademi Tunas to
show their capabilities.This league-based competition will be held for six to eight months between states. For Sabah & Sarawak, due to the travelling distance factor, Akademi Tunas in certain zones act as hosts for organising local competitions in their communities on a weekly basis over a period of six to eight months. The selection of Akademi Tunas in these two states that differs in the way it is oeganised in Peninsular Malaysia is made due to the travelling distance factor. This league is organised by the KBS (NSC) and MOE.
4. KARNIVAL JEMPUTAN ANTARABANGSA B-12, B-14 DAN B-16 This special invitational based carnival competition involves selected teams from all channels under the NFDP as
well as invitations to international and local community clubs. Apart from providing exposure to the players, it is also important to assess the development progress of the national team players at international level. It is organised by the KBS (NSC).
5. LIGA PUSAT LATIHAN DAERAH (PLD) PERINGKAT ZON B-14 DAN B-17 Held in tandem with the increasing number of talent placed in PLD. This league involves all PLD combined through
specific zones within the competition period, which is held for six to eight months. This league is organised by the KBS (NSC) and MOE.
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6. SIRKIT TUNAS KBS B-12 This carnival circuit competition is aimed at promoting the participation of talents in the community who are
not involved in the development path under the NFDP. Apart from increasing exposure to competitions, it is also intended as a platform for talent searching. The frequency of this circuit is every two to three months in each state or combined states zone. Organised by the KBS (NSC).
7. KEJOHANAN B-12, B-14 DAN B-16 PEREMPUAN JEMPUTAN KEBANGSAAN This special invitational based carnival competition involves selected teams from all channels under the
NFDP as well as invitations to international and local community clubs. Apart from increasing exposure to competition, it also serves as platform for talent searching. The frequency of this circuit is every two to three months. Organised by the KBS (NSC) and MOE.
8. LIGA BELIA KBS B-14 DAN B-16 This league focuses on promoting the participation of youth in search of talent in the community who are
not involved in the NFDP programme track. The league also provides a good opportunity for talent scouts to identify talents that can be absorbed into training centres under the NFDP. Competition begins in each state, moving on to combined states zone level, and ends with the national championships, competing winners of each combined states zone level. This championship is organised by the MOE.
9. LIGA PEREMPUAN KBS B-17 This national league involves selected State Sports Schools, in addition to the participation of a certain
Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Sabah team and other teams. The league is organised by the KBS (NSC) and MOE.
EXISTING CHAMPIONSHIPSPROPOSED ADDITIONS & IMPROVEMENTS
1. SIRKIT LIGA KOMUNITI AKADEMI TUNAS B -7, B-8 & B-9
2. LIGA AKADEMI TUNAS PERINGKAT ZON B-10, B-11 & B-12
3. LIGA AKADEMI TUNAS PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN B-10, B-11 & B-12
4. KARNIVAL JEMPUTAN ANTARABANGSA B-12, B-14 & B-16
5. LIGA PLD PERINGKAT ZON B-14 & B-17
6. SIRKIT TUNAS KBS B-12
7. KEJOHANAN B-12, B-14 & B-16 PEREMPUAN JEMPUTAN KEBANGSAAN
8. LIGA BELIA KBS B-14 & B-16
9. LIGA PEREMPUAN KBS B-17
1. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK MSSM B-12
2. LIGA BOLA SEPAK KPM PIALA MENTERI
PENDIDIKAN B-14
3. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK MSSM B -15
4. LIGA BOLA SEPAK PIALA REMAJA KPM/FAM B-17
5. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK JUARA SEKOLAH B-17
6. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK MSSM B-18
7. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK SEKOLAH PREMIER B-18
8. LAIN-LAIN KEJOHANAN
a. PROGRAM PENCARIAN BAKAT BOLASEPAK B-11
b. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS B-12
c. KEJOHANAN BOLA SEPAK SEKOLAH MURID
ORANG ASLI B-12
d. KEJOHANAN MYKIDS SOCCER B-10, B-11 & B-12
e. KEJOHANAN PLD PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN B-14
f. ASIAN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP B-15
g. ASIAN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP B-18
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P P B N : s e p i n t a s l a l u
YEAR 2013: 77
FACILITIES3Increasing The Number Of And Improving Training Centres
YEAR 2013: 16
COMPETITION5Expanding And Diversifying Competitive Championships YEAR 2013: 387
COACHES4Increasing Quantity And Quality Of Coaches
FOOTBALL DNA 1a. Formation of playing styles and patterns that is ideal for young talentsb. Application of 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 training formationsc. High understanding of mastering the game strategyd. Emphasis on game concepte Focus on players self-development aspect
NUMBER OF PLAYERSYEAR 2013: 5,454
NATIONAL FOOTBALL HEROES 2Encouraging And Expanding Participation Of Young Talents
Creating A Unique Playing Philosophy
YEAR 2020 51,125
YEAR 2020 320
YEAR 2020 2,472
YEAR 2020 37
NFDP: AT A GLANCE
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EPILOGUEThe NFDP is a long-term effort by the government through the KBS in developing football in our country. The government’s commitment to implement the NFDP is very high and the first phase is certainly a starting point to continuous and consistent effort. The National Football Development Programme (NFDP) is expected to open a new chapter in our country’s world of football, especially for players aged seven to 17. Implementation of this plan that involves many parties with their respective and clear responsibilities, promises an effort that is more accurate and sustainable to develop the sport. All stakeholders needs to give strong support and solid commitment to ensure the talent channels created under this plan will really be able to produce more players to carry the nation’s hopes.
With the advent of new DNA that will be the backbone to development of football in the country, a development system that is more systematic and sustainable will certainly be implemented. This comprehensive approach will hopefully serve as a catalyst in making Malaysia a country that is successful in producing quality players with a distinctive style that will be the pride of all one day.
Of course, with the close cooperation of all parties, the NFDP will produce a generation of versatile and complete young footballers. This will definitely boost the effort to unearth and develop young talents who will be tasked to restore the golden age of football the country once attained. With the unwavering support of the Malaysian people, national football can be lifted to a higher level by achieving success at the international level, which will definitely make everyone proud.
P e n u t u p
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