Almighty Coach

The media soon reported on the USA Track and Field media meeting.

"'I am the head coach of USA Track and Field, so my recognition is the standard for entering USA Track and Field!' That statement is so cool!"

"I think this is a kind of arrogance. Who does he think he is? A Chinese coach, how can he say that his approval is the standard for entering the American team."

"I am also looking forward to seeing how he fails in the Olympics. But his failure is the failure of the US team. I still hope to see the US team win a few more medals."

"I'm just the opposite. I really hope to see this Chinese coach succeed. There are many flaws in our athlete selection system. It's time for someone to stand up and break the tradition!"

European and American countries have always had a culture of "bragging". For example, in a certain competitive competition, when interviewing before the game, athletes from European and American countries will definitely say that they want to win the championship, or that they must win the championship, even if their strength is second in a row. You can’t pass even one round; Asian cultures need to be more humble. Even if you have the strength to win the championship, or even if the championship is already guaranteed, you must first say something about your opponent’s strength and your own instability.

For example, in the NBA, at least half of the teams will say before the start of the season: Our goal this year is to win the championship. In fact, only four or five teams are really capable of saying this. Or at the end of the season, when the playoffs are only theoretically possible, players will say that the team can enter the playoffs; for example, if a team falls behind 0-3 in the playoffs, then the team 100% of the players in the team said: We want a 4-3 reversal. In fact, he himself didn't believe what he said.

You don’t need to pay taxes for bragging. After bragging this time, you will continue bragging next time. Anyway, everyone knows that you are bragging, and they don’t take what you say seriously. Since everyone doesn’t take your bragging seriously, even if it’s cowhide There's no shame in blowing it up. The so-called gentleman is hard to follow after a word, which does not exist at all.

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There was a knock on the door, and Downey, the team leader and manager of the US track and field team, looked at the door and said, "Please come in."

Dai Li opened the door and walked in. When Tang Ni saw that it was Dai Li, he immediately got up to greet him.

"Coach Li, please sit down." Downey said enthusiastically.

After Dai Li sat down, he didn't exchange too many greetings or nonsense, and went straight to the point and said, "Mr. Downey, I came to see you this time because I want to discuss something with you."

"Coach Li, please tell me." Downey put on a listening expression.

"The third training camp of the track and field team is coming to an end. So far, I am quite satisfied with the results of the training camp, but I think the training time is far from enough. You know, this year's situation is quite special, The strength of our athletes is not as good as in previous years. There are many young athletes in the team, and they still need more training to meet my predetermined requirements. Some powerful old sports also need more training to maintain their personal state." Li Dai said.

"In other words, do you want to increase the training time of the athletes?" Downey thought for a while, and then said: "Before the opening of the Olympic Games, we still have the fourth training camp."

"At that time, the Olympic Games should be about to open, right? I have seen the schedule. The fourth training camp is scheduled for August. After the training camp is completed, we will go directly to Rio to participate in the Olympic Games. For me, these time is not enough." Li Dai answered.

"In this case, we can try to delay the time for the third training camp, or advance the fourth training camp. I can report this to the Athletics Association. Do you need to add a few more days?" Downey asked.

"From now until the Olympics." Dai Li replied.

"Well..." Downey suddenly looked embarrassed. He thought that Dai Li just wanted to add a few more days of training time, but he didn't expect that Dai Li would open his mouth and walk for half a month.

"Coach Li, if it's only two or three days, it's okay. If you want to add such a long time, I'm afraid it will be more difficult. We need to rent the venue, provide the necessary accommodation and meals for the athletes, and provide salaries for the staff. It will cause additional expenses, and I'm afraid I won't be able to apply for that much budget." Downey looked embarrassed.

The U.S. national team is formed as a temporary team before the game, just like the temporarily formed grass team, usually there is no special training place, and each training has to be rented in advance, and the accommodation and meals provided for the athletes also require Book hotels and chefs in advance. All of this is implemented after a good budget is made. Once the number of training days is temporarily increased, it can be discussed if it is only two or three days. After a long time, the venue, logistics support and budget will become problems.

The utilization rate of sports venues in the United States is very high. In addition to competitions and training, some large sports venues often hold some performances. For example, basketball NBA stadiums or American football NFL stadiums are often used for concerts, and players need to rent other venues for training from time to time.

This would not be the case if it were in China. There are several training bases for the national team, and they can train everywhere in the country. If it doesn't work, just find a training center of the provincial team, and you can make do with it.

Dai Li also knew that Downey didn't play tricks on himself. He was telling the truth. Adding so many days of training all of a sudden, and the logistical support of so many athletes and coaches, Downey really couldn't solve it.

So Dai Li said: "Mr. Downey, I also know that adding so many days of training may not be easy for you, so I thought of a solution. I want to change the training location to Los Angeles, which is right next to me. The training center, where I have sufficient venues and equipment, can support so many people training at the same time."

"That's a way." Downey nodded, "It's just that the athletes can accept it?"

"Let the athletes participate voluntarily. If they are willing to come to Los Angeles for training, I welcome them with both hands. If they don't want to, I will not force them." Dai Li said.

"Then how to calculate the cost." Downey said tentatively: "Coach Li, I know that your training center is first-class in terms of hardware and facilities, so the charges should be high, right? So many athletes go to you to train, I'm afraid the Athletics Association will not approve the budget."

"I will pay for the training fee, and the Athletic Association doesn't need to worry about it." Dai Li said directly.

"What about the logistics? There are more than a hundred people, and there must be a place to sleep, right?" Downey continued to ask.

"There is no shortage of hotels in Los Angeles. You can find more than a hundred people at any hotel." Dai Li looked at Donnie's expression, and then said, "You don't have to worry about the accommodation fee. I'll pay for it."

"The question about eating..." Downey continued to ask.

"I'll take care of it. I'll also pay for the food." Dai Li replied.

"Coach Li, food and accommodation for so many people, and it's not a day or two, it's a lot of money. Have you really thought it through?" Downey reminded.

"I've figured it out. This is still affordable for me." Dai Li nodded.

"Well, since you are willing to settle the expenses, I don't have any problems here." Downey sighed, and thought to himself: You can really do whatever you want with money!