System to choose only the best

THE National Elite Training Programme is into its third year and candidates shortlisted from last month’s BMW Malaysia National Circuit Masters will be assessed based on their fitness in the next three days.
“The candidates were chosen based on their performance at the national circuit; their scores from the tournament were put through a system and based on the percentage, we have made the call-up.”
“Finishing on top does not guarantee you a spot in the elite squad as we have opted to let the system pick out the best performer,” said national head coach Deen Heshaam.
The squad will be narrowed down to four players in each category (Boys, Girls and 16 Under) who will represent Malaysia in the Junior Davis Cup and Fed Cup.
Then there will the World Junior Team Championship which will be a team of three each for boys and girls below the age of 14.
“Selecting the right players is very important as time is not on our side and tennis is not something that can be learned overnight.
“Some of the players already have the basic technique which is very important, hence allowing us more time to build on their skills on court,”added Deen Heshaam. - http://www.sports247.my