2024-03-23 07:35:29
In the Prime Volleyball League, the dream of the title, which was lost twice in the semi-finals, and the championship, which was not won despite hard efforts… He molded a team with the youth and experienced players gathered from the regional league… The dream of the title came true. The mastermind of Calicut Heroes, Kishore Kumar.
Kishore, who spread excitement on the volleyball courts as a star, is today the head coach of Calicut Heroes. Kishore Kumar talks to The Fourth about the Prime Volleyball League’s impact on Indian volleyball and his coaching experiences.
Prime Volley will change the picture
Speaking of what is the biggest positive about Prime Volley. Now I am a part of it. Even my mom and dad’s family members who don’t know much about volleyball watch Prime Volley. Many people call after watching the game and say that volleyball was such a fun game. Thrills the onlookers. Makes us feel like we can make someone in our family play volleyball. Our greatest success is to create that feeling.
The reason why children don’t enter sports is because their parents don’t allow them. When parents watch such tournaments on TV, they think that it would be good if their children play volleyball. Then they will surely be ready to release the children to the fields.
Kishore Kumar and his family with the Prime Volleyball title
Calicut Heroes is a complete package
Calicut heroes have been lined up with a blend of young players and seniors. This is no ordinary volleyball tournament. There are some very relevant moments like super points.
There is not a lot of time on the court, so you have to be able to get into the game as soon as you get on the court. We need such passionate young people. Similarly, we need experienced players who can excel at critical moments. The combination of these two is an important reason for our team’s success.
Kerala in prime volley
The presence of Kerala players in Prime Volley had increased last year. There is a large section that wants to be a part of the tournament. They have already started registering for the auction. That is a big factor. Being on TV and reaching celebrity status are things that create a ripple effect for generations to come. There is no doubt that there will be more Malayali stars in the coming years.
A stepping stone to the national team
Check last year’s Indian team. There are many players who made it to the Indian team just because they were part of the prime volley. Since the Nationals were not held, the players were judged by prime volley. Therefore, prime volley will be helpful for stepping into the national team.
With the training squad of Calicut Heroes
The duration of the tournament should be extended and it will be world class
The tournament has the presence of world class players. The number is few. To increase it, the duration of the tournament should be increased. If the world-class players make it to the two-month tournament, they will have to sit idle for the next ten months. Otherwise, the engagement will be for ten months. So Prime Volley should become an eight to ten month long tournament. But all this may take some time. India has the knack to hold such long tournaments. The World League was held in Bengaluru.
When the player becomes the coach
Being a volleyball player is less stressful. But when you become a coach, you have to look at everything about the players. Their fitness, mental state, injuries and confidence should all be assessed and decisions taken accordingly. Being a good coach is hard work. Everyone should be treated equally. The term manager is more appropriate than coach.
My method is to give complete freedom to the actors. Players should not be controlled once they are on the field. Our only responsibility should be to point out mistakes when they happen. Understand your competitors’ weaknesses. If it goes to control it will affect the game.
While being a star
The very method of training has changed. Like all cinema, today is not the cinema of Nazir’s time. And so there is change. Those who move forward will benefit from that change. Those who don’t will be left behind. If you ask whether you prefer the role of a coach or a player, there are two types. So I can’t give a definite answer. Enjoyment is also different.
Journey to the Olympics
Not an easy reality. It is a long term process. Accurate plans are required. Camps should be conducted accordingly. Games should be organized. Have to face foreign teams. Must be able to train in different climates and levels. Beyond Asian countries, European teams should be able to switch. It is a reality that preparations are lacking. But it is within our reach.
A generation without focus
The new generation of children is lagging behind in terms of physical fitness. The reason behind this is the change in lifestyle. Theirs is not a life of running and jumping like in our times. Calcium deficiency is more common. Getting up in the morning, exercising in the sun, and not having any of these can lead to vitamin D deficiency. If we want to bring such a generation to the fore, proper care should be taken in everything starting with diet. Above all, focus should be taught. Mind is important here. It is only when all these things come together that the young generation can be uplifted.
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