official-The I-League match between Mohun
Bagan and United Sikkim to be played at
Kolkata on December 23, 2012 has been
deferred by the AIFF till further notice.
I-League debutants United Sikkim not only have the youngest squad in the league, but in 27-year-old Australian Nathan Hall, they also have the youngest coach in Indian top flight history. Hall has had coaching stints in Australia, Thailand and Indonesia, but this is his first head coach assignment. His first game ended in a narrow defeat to Mumbai FC last weekend, but the performance of the United Sikkim side was encouraging, and with their game against Mohun Bagan postponed, Hall will get more time to work with his players ahead of a potential relegation six-pointer against lowly ONGC on December 29. Sportskeeda caught up with the Aussie for an exclusive chat:
Tell us about your football journey. How did it all start? And how did you take up coaching? Well, like most coaches, I played the game before taking up coaching. Unfortunately for me I was never good enough to make it as a professional player & decided at the tender age of 18 to take up coaching. I was lucky enough to get a start at Sutherland Sharks FC (my local club) who competes in the NSWPL (2nd tier of Australian Football). I spent nearly 3 years there, worked with some fantastic coaches & learnt a great deal. During this period I began taking my coaching badges, attended numerous seminars, read and studied everything I could get my hands on and in general had a massive desire to learn as much as I could. From there, I spent 2 years at APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC (a former Australian National League club). It was at APIA where I had my first taste of working with senior players & probably really started to believe that I had the potential to forge a career as a professional coach.
Since this will be your first head coach assignment, how are you preparing for the challenge? Lots of people (I’m sure) are commentating on my age, but what they probably don’t realise is that I have been coaching for 10 years (5 of those as a professional); have worked in 4 different countries and coached alongside lots of great people who have all contributed to my development . Over the past 4-5 years I have gathered enough experience to help all of my players improve their abilities & make this team super competitive against anyone we come up against.
What attracted you to Indian football and United Sikkim? Honestly, Bhaichung Bhutia. If it was another club in India, I probably wouldn’t have taken the job. When Bhaichung forwarded me the contract, I actually had one coaching offer in the Malaysia Super League and chances to work for two national teams (one in Africa, one in Europe). But, after numerous conversations about the project & knowing how hard he has worked to bring professional football to Sikkim, to be honest I just wanted to be a part of it. It’s not about the money. If I
wanted money, I would have stayed in Thailand with my partner (as I have a house & other investments there), it’s purely about the opportunity and challenge of helping USFC stay in the I- League & that’s all I’m focused on at the moment.
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United Sikkim's Nathan Hall feels players were not in optimum condition before his arrival
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as i told you guys earlier
official-The I-League match between Mohun
Bagan and United Sikkim to be played at
Kolkata on December 23, 2012 has been
deferred by the AIFF till further notice.
i feel somehow USFC 's fortune is about to change soon.
i feel some vibes of positive enegry n new enthusiasm in the team under the new coach.
6th sense
I feel new players coming soon. DG Attivi needs to be praying that he improves instead of attempting 40 yard shots.
Bhaichung Bhutia attracted me to Indian football – United Sikkim coach Nathan Hall
I-League debutants United Sikkim not only have the youngest squad in the league, but in 27-year-old Australian Nathan Hall, they also have the youngest coach in Indian top flight history. Hall has had coaching stints in Australia, Thailand and Indonesia, but this is his first head coach assignment. His first game ended in a narrow defeat to Mumbai FC last weekend, but the performance of the United Sikkim side was encouraging, and with their game against Mohun Bagan postponed, Hall will get more time to work with his players ahead of a potential relegation six-pointer against lowly ONGC on December 29. Sportskeeda caught up with the Aussie for an exclusive chat:
Tell us about your football journey. How did it all start? And how did you take up coaching? Well, like most coaches, I played the game before taking up coaching. Unfortunately for me I was never good enough to make it as a professional player & decided at the tender age of 18 to take up coaching. I was lucky enough to get a start at Sutherland Sharks FC (my local club) who competes in the NSWPL (2nd tier of Australian Football). I spent nearly 3 years there, worked with some fantastic coaches & learnt a great deal. During this period I began taking my coaching badges, attended numerous seminars, read and studied everything I could get my hands on and in general had a massive desire to learn as much as I could. From there, I spent 2 years at APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC (a former Australian National League club). It was at APIA where I had my first taste of working with senior players & probably really started to believe that I had the potential to forge a career as a professional coach.
Since this will be your first head coach assignment, how are you preparing for the challenge? Lots of people (I’m sure) are commentating on my age, but what they probably don’t realise is that I have been coaching for 10 years (5 of those as a professional); have worked in 4 different countries and coached alongside lots of great people who have all contributed to my development . Over the past 4-5 years I have gathered enough experience to help all of my players improve their abilities & make this team super competitive against anyone we come up against.
What attracted you to Indian football and United Sikkim? Honestly, Bhaichung Bhutia. If it was another club in India, I probably wouldn’t have taken the job. When Bhaichung forwarded me the contract, I actually had one coaching offer in the Malaysia Super League and chances to work for two national teams (one in Africa, one in Europe). But, after numerous conversations about the project & knowing how hard he has worked to bring professional football to Sikkim, to be honest I just wanted to be a part of it. It’s not about the money. If I
wanted money, I would have stayed in Thailand with my partner (as I have a house & other investments there), it’s purely about the opportunity and challenge of helping USFC stay in the I- League & that’s all I’m focused on at the moment.