In the fiercely competitive and tightly structured team of the national table tennis team, the relationship between coaches and players is subtle and complex. Taking Wang Manyu and her head coach Xu Hui as an example, some thought-provoking situations have emerged.
Coach Xu Hui has not been seen alongside Wang Manyu at the sidelines for a long time, and this trend has become increasingly evident since the Paris Olympics. Although the national table tennis team has not explicitly stated that they have parted ways, the reality is that Wang Manyu's sideline guidance is no longer provided by Xu Hui, and her daily training is also taken care of by others. This is mainly because Xu Hui needs to lead the second team players for training and competitions outside. However, there may be deeper reasons behind this.
"In the bustling world, all seek profit; in the crowded world, all pursue gain." The same applies in the sports field, where the allocation of resources, attention, and development opportunities often influence the direction of pairing between coaches and players. Looking back at the awarding moment of the Paris Olympics, it was a scene that could reveal a lot of information. When the champion players were immersed in the joy of victory, the presence of different coaches formed a stark contrast. After Sun Yingsha won the championship, she happily took photos with Coach Qiu Yike, which is a natural picture of the head coach and player sharing glory. However, Wang Manyu was surrounded by Ma Lin and others to celebrate, while her head coach Xu Hui stood somewhat alone among the crowd, appearing slightly awkward.
From this scene, we can see that there are many potential factors in the future deployment of pairings between coaches and players in the national table tennis team. In this context, on one hand, Xu Hui seems to be underutilized; on the other hand, after Chen Meng left, Ma Lin has a tendency to personally guide Wang Manyu. Since Chen Meng has withdrawn from the world rankings and finds it difficult to pursue the grand slam dream, it is reasonable for Ma Lin to invest more energy into Wang Manyu. In this situation, Xu Hui is at a disadvantage in the competition with Ma Lin, making it seem like an inevitable trend for him to gradually withdraw from coaching Wang Manyu.
In sharp contrast is the interaction between Sun Yingsha and Coach Qiu Yike. "You give me a peach, I repay you with a white jade." Sun Yingsha deeply understands Xu Hui's embarrassing situation at that time. After awarding the medals, Sun Yingsha hung her medal around Xu Hui's neck and took a photo for him, and the two even exchanged about the photo shoot.
Coach Qiu Yike once had a similar experience of being "caught in the rain." Before coaching Sun Yingsha, he might not have received enough attention and resource allocation. At the Houston World Table Tennis Championships, when Sun Yingsha faced a similar awkward situation without a head coach accompanying her, Ma Lin and Liu Guozheng eased the somewhat tense atmosphere. Coach Qiu Yike deeply understands that feeling, so when he is in a relatively advantageous position, he chooses to treat those who may be in a similar situation with warmth. This is not only personal kindness but also an understanding and empathy for each other's circumstances in the competitive environment of the national table tennis team.
Looking at the overall development system of the national table tennis team, the pairing of coaches and players is not set in stone. These changes are influenced by considerations at the competitive level, such as the technical characteristics, development potential of the players, and whether the teaching style and professional experience of the coaches match; they are also affected by various factors such as resource allocation, team strategic planning, and interpersonal relationships. The situation of Coach Xu Hui is just one reflection, showing the complex and vibrant interpersonal network and competitive landscape within the national table tennis team.
Whether it is coaches or players, they are constantly adapting to this dynamic change. They need to pursue their own career goals on the big stage of the national table tennis team while also managing their relationships with others. For Coach Xu Hui, although he has temporarily moved away from direct guidance of Wang Manyu, he may discover new potential and opportunities in the process of leading the second team players. As for Wang Manyu, no matter who takes on the role of head coach, she will face new challenges and opportunities, needing to continuously improve her technical skills and competitive abilities under the guidance of her coach to continue developing within the competitive landscape of the national table tennis team.
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