TERMOTIVASI OLEH SANG KAKAK, INI PERJUANGAN MAURA ADINDA 😍🔥👏

Summary

In this live session with Maura Adinda, a member of Indonesia's Women’s National Football Team, she shares her inspiring journey from a young player discovering football to becoming a coach with a D-level coaching license. Maura discusses her challenges with public speaking, coaching young players, and the importance of perseverance and communication in football. She also offers advice to aspiring coaches and players, stressing the need for a strong foundation in the game, patience, and belief in oneself. Maura’s story is a motivating example of overcoming insecurities and balancing ambition with hard work and prayer.

Takeaways

• 😀 Kak Maura Adinda is a national team football player and holds a 'D' coaching license.
• 😀 Her football journey started when she was a child, encouraged by her brother to join a local futsal team.
• 😀 Kak Maura tried other activities like dancing, taekwondo, and basketball before returning to football in school.
• 😀 She joined the Indonesian national team after being selected during training with Putri Jakarta and Garuda Jakarta.
• 😀 Despite initial nerves, Kak Maura's teammates supported her and helped her integrate into the national team.
• 😀 She became a coach to stay connected with football after stepping back from competitive play and pursued a 'D' coaching license.
• 😀 Kak Maura faced self-doubt during her coaching license program but overcame it with support from peers and hard work.
• 😀 Effective communication and understanding players' characters are essential skills for being a good coach, according to Kak Maura.
• 😀 She initially did not like working with young children but learned to embrace coaching toddlers with patience.
• 😀 Kak Maura encourages aspiring athletes and coaches to start now, trust their abilities, and balance effort with prayer.
• 😀 Looking ahead, Kak Maura aims to continue her football career while exploring coaching opportunities in Indonesia or internationally.

Q & A

How did Kak Maura start playing football?

Kak Maura started playing football when she was young. She saw her friends playing around her neighborhood and decided to join. Her brother encouraged her to participate, offering to buy her football shoes. Despite initially being the only girl on the team, she was welcomed by the boys, which motivated her to continue playing.

What led to Kak Maura joining the Indonesian national football team?

Kak Maura's journey to the national team began when she joined a training session with Putri Jakarta's women’s football team. She later learned that the session was part of a selection for the U-18 national team. After participating in the selection process, she was chosen to join the national team, although it was a nerve-wracking experience for her.

How does Kak Maura balance her football career with teaching?

Currently, Kak Maura teaches physical education at Singapore Intercultural School. She manages to balance this with her football coaching by receiving permission from her school to continue her coaching activities outside of teaching hours. She also stays involved in games while still training.

What motivated Kak Maura to pursue a coaching license?

Kak Maura decided to pursue a coaching license after she no longer had a specific football team to play with. She saw it as an opportunity to stay involved in football and improve her skills, especially if she had free time. Initially, she considered it as a side activity, but it became more serious after she learned about available coaching programs.

What were the challenges Kak Maura faced during her coaching certification?

Kak Maura faced initial self-doubt and nervousness because most of her peers in the program were highly skilled. She was worried about her ability to communicate and interact with her colleagues, especially when it came to practical exercises. However, she found that the experience helped her grow and learn a lot from her peers, especially those from different regions.

How did Kak Maura overcome her fear of public speaking and coaching?

Kak Maura dealt with her fear of public speaking and coaching by seeking encouragement from her family. Her mother and sister motivated her, and Kak Maura found solace in praying and staying positive. She also took the time to practice speaking and interacting with her team, which helped her improve her communication skills.

What skills are essential for someone aspiring to be a football coach?

To become a football coach, it’s crucial to understand the fundamentals of the sport. In addition to technical knowledge, a coach must also have strong communication skills. Kak Maura highlighted the importance of being able to connect with players, especially when working with kids, as well as having patience and understanding their different personalities.

Has Kak Maura had any funny or unique experiences while coaching children?

Kak Maura shared that she didn’t initially enjoy working with younger children. However, she took the opportunity to coach toddlers and learned the importance of patience. She mentioned that sometimes children would argue with each other, and she had to handle the situation carefully, finding ways to communicate effectively with them.

What is Kak Maura’s future in football, and does she plan to become a national team coach?

Kak Maura is open to continuing her football career and coaching. She mentioned that if she has the chance to play professionally again, she would pursue it. However, if playing isn’t possible, she is content with coaching. She also expressed a desire to work as a coach for a national team or an Indonesian football club in the future.

How does Kak Maura view the difference between being a player and a coach?

Kak Maura explained that when she was a player, she often questioned the decisions made by coaches, such as why they didn’t play her or why certain drills were chosen. However, after becoming a coach, she understood the weight of making decisions and the responsibility that comes with it. She realized that coaching requires making tough decisions that players may not always understand.