Coaching in China

[jono*]

Recently there was a coach on the forum who said he would be moving to Beijing but I can't remember who. I was wondering get if that person would stop over or be paying Hong Kong a visit, where I could then contact for some coaching. If that coach could pm me that would be great.

Thanks

[DeanH]

I believe it was CoachGavin who discussed a possible move to China.

Is not Wayne Griffiths still in HK at the Academy?

[jono*]

I've tried to find out to little avail.. As info online isn't great. Plus he's probably very expensive or overcharges. I doubt it's him personally but a bunch of certified coaches who are more focused on the Hong Kong youth team. I want a coach with a bit more heart and patience who will put up with my lack of talent in the game

[jono*]

I might look to get a few friends together to share the cost if it means a round trip but would need to see if he's coming to Hong Kong first anyway. Nothing to do in Beijing anyway lol

[CoachGavin]

Coaching in China

yes. I'm moving to Tianjin near Bejing in a couple of weeks to live for a year. There is a chance I may do a few weeks coaching in the South or maybe Hong Kong. I will know more when I arrive out there.

[DeanH]

Gavin - sounds like a great opportunity, hope all goes well
Maybe start a blog on the trip

[CoachGavin]

Coaching in China

yeah. Really excited. Hopefully will get some work at the academy in Bejing or something. Need to learn my numbers and colours in Mandarin lol

[DeanH]

ei, er, san, si, wu, liu, qi, ba, jiu 1-9 in very phonetic; if I recall my Modern Standard Chinese from many many years ago

ni hao - hello - to a single person
nimen hao - hello to a group

xie xie - thank you

I am sure you will pick up the colloquailism of all this very quickly

maybe Phil In China can give you some pointers

[CoachGavin]

Coaching in China

Thanks. got a couple of nice apps on my phone too so I can practice in my spare time.