US SOCCER IN THAILAND
By
Homeland Society
A non-profit organization
OVERVIEW
Homeland Society Inc is a non-profit organization.
Our goal is to relieve urban congestion and enhance rural living standard.
Our work includes the US and overseas.
What is US soccer in Thailand?
US soccer in Thailand is the Homeland Society’s special project.
Every summer, Homeland Society will give scholarships to American Youth
Soccer (girl) team with a coach to play 5 matches in Thailand as well
as scholarship to local (Thai) youth (girl) teams. In each match
the American team will play against different local teams. One in
the north, 1 in the south, 2 in the northeastern, and 1 in the central.
At any rate the team will play in small villages, not in Bangkok
or any big cities. This criteria is to generate interests
for the villagers and counter-balance the typical magnetic forces normally
generated by most cities. This is our goal in bringing interest
to small communities, not cities. This involves 20 persons in the
team.
What is the source of funding?
Homeland Society is exploring ideas to do fund raising. We intend
to use the event to attract scholarship givers. One idea is
to create televised occasion for American audience (it is also possible
that the Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean televisions will air the program
at the same time). The source of funding must come from TV
advertising, similar to any prime-time programs. We may use this
writing to approach the major network.
Why Thailand?
Thailand is a well-known country through its tourism campaign. It
suffers a super-large city syndrome. Bangkok develops the worst
traffic jam in the world.
Why Girl Soccer?
Played in
a large field, soccer is known around the world. It has high profile
character and can generate interest to no-interest locations. Girls
from the US (the West) will demonstrate good example of how female can
participate in athletic sport as well other cultural exchange activities.
What We Hope To Interest American Audience Are:
1. Cultural, educational differences between America and Thailand: Villagers
are Thai and mostly Buddhist by tradition or forebear heritage.
The variation of this, Muslim, will be found in the South. In the
Thai rural, American audience will see more contrast (comparing against
American backdrop). This could be summarized in, 1) lack of education
[most educated people has tendency to leave villages], 2) lack of exposure
to the Western, 3) lack of resource, 4) Lack of outlook in daily life,
5) Influence of Buddhism [Islamic in the South are minorities], 6) Non-automobile
oriented society.
2. Economic different in America and Rural Thailand: This may be seen in the villages, school houses, the soccer-fields themselves, the country sides, roadway, public convenience and information system, etc.
3. Athletic ability and skill in the game--American vs. Thai: Due to our (US) health conscious and general level of education, the US’s youth is assumed to be physically strong and more athletic than the Thai counter-part. Soccer in Thailand has been influenced by the World Cup, European, or Latin American environments, and has been the nation’s interest long before soccer in the US. This could mean that the Thai players are more skilful. On the other hand, at the youth’s levels, Thailand may not have the levels of interest equal to the US. This is a very interesting match up. All 5 local teams will offer variations of opposition.
4. Coaching differences or similarities: Thai coaching capacities are limited and less sophisticated comparing to the US. It is interesting to observe if and when the Thai teams win any match. Certain close up look will be attempted to show how coaching are done in both camps.
TELEVISION PRODUCTS
First week (1 1/2 hour)
1. Introduction of “US soccer in Thailand” (15 minutes)
TV audience will be introduced to this six week program. Homeland Society Inc is a non-profit organization. Our goal is to relieve urban congestion and enhance rural living standard. Our work includes the US and overseas.
Why Thailand?
Thailand is a well-known country through its tourism campaign. It
suffers major urban congestion. Bangkok develops the worst traffic
jam in the world. Environment here is dangerous to public health.
This program is run simultaneously in the US, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Why girl soccer?
Played in a large field, soccer is played by most counties around the
world. It has high profile character and can attract interest from
any one. Girls from the US (the West) can provide good examples
of how women can equal to men in sports and otherwise.
An American Youth Girl Soccer team is selected and awarded with scholarship to play 5 matches in summer in rural, Thailand. Opposition teams are local from each location.
Why rural?
While urban is bound to be congested and unpleasant, we are interested
in making rural known to the world. It is an option where one can
live.
In the process of soccer playing the American Youth Girl Soccer team and their coach will interact, off the fields, with Thai soccer players, school kids, Buddhist monks, local residents, etc. Cultural difference is demonstrated however it can be achieved.
At the end, on the sixth week session, there will be awards given to 5 winners, $100,000 each, American or local people, soccer players, parents or otherwise. This session will be hosted by a celebrity (young female star such as Gwytneth Patrow).
Best teacher ($100,000); teachers may win, but those who participate in teaching can win.
Best student ($100,000); any good listener and learner, in classes or not, may win this category.
Best cultural ambassador ($100,000); any one who represents or give good understanding certain aspect of life, life style, sports, arts, performing arts, etc may win.
Most fun to watch person ($100,000); no mater how long the person appears in the program, if he or she appears fun to watch will win.
Most Soccer Valuable Player ($100,000); obviously this category will come from soccer players.
2. Homeland Society representative interviews individuals who are already accepted to this event (15 minutes):
American coach: Are you a licensed coach? What is your coaching style, philosophy? How do you deal with your girl players and how you motivate your team? How do you deal with parents? What is your most accomplishment? How would you like to come out from this event?
American players (Goalkeeper, Defenders): How long have you play soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? What do you expect your team to accomplish? Demonstrate a favorite soccer skill.
Thai coach, Team 1 (In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): What is your coaching style, philosophy? How do you motivate your team? What is your most accomplishment? How would you like to come out from this event?
Thai players(In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How long have you play soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What do you feel about this event? Who are your heroes? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate a favorite soccer skill.
3. Introduction of the host village (a little bit of tourism, 5 minutes): Location (Northeast), natural feature, population, demographic, jobs, income, local heroes (not big cities or Bangkok)
4. Interaction of American players and Thai environment (15 minutes):
American Goalkeeper and a Midfielder volunteer teaching English in a local middle school. The teaching will discus American way of life from dawn to dusk. In the class students will counter with Thai way of life similarly.
American Forwards volunteer teaching mathematics in a local middle school. The teaching will discus American way of mathematics teaching. In the class, Thai students will counter with Thai way of mathematics teaching similarly.
American coach meets with a local Buddhist monk. They will discus religious philosophy, Buddhism and Christianity.
A local food vendor (of choice) teaches American soccer players and parents how to make Thai papaya salad and grilled chicken (Som-tum/Kai-yang). The food vendor explains and demonstrates how to prepare papaya, chicken, and other ingredients. The session ends with the whole soccer team and coach being served the Thai meals and deserts. The customers express the appreciation by paying for the meal.
5. First soccer match (15 minutes): This is a match in the Northeast. It requires editing for most interesting actions. Post interview of winning and loosing teams. Why do you win/Loose?
6. Goodbye party (5 minutes): American, Thai teams and local residents have farewell party. Scenes of food display, eating and dancing with local band.
Second week (1 hour)
1. Interview(continued from last week, 15 minutes):
American players (Midfielder, Forward): How long have you play soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate favorite soccer skill.
Thai coach, Team 2 (In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How do you feel about playing American team? What is your coaching style, philosophy? How do you motivate your team? What is your most accomplishment? How would you like to come out from this event?
Thai players (In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How long have you played soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What do you feel about this event? Who is your hero? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate a favorite soccer skill.
2. Introduction of the hosting village (a bit of tourism, 5 minutes): Location (Southern), natural features, population, demographic, jobs, income, local heroes (not big cities or Bangkok)
3. Interaction of American players and Thai environment (15 minutes):
All Americans Midfielders take field trip with the Thai Midfielders in sight-seeing of the village. The trip will show a household and how the people live. Thai soccer players will act like tour guide explaining life in the village. American players raise questions as the trip progresses.
A local Thai teacher teaches American soccer team Takror game. The American soccer team must demonstrate capability to learn the new game.
Selected American soccer parents volunteer teaching American dinner (of choice) cooking in a local restaurant. Guests and spectators are Thai soccer players, selected local residents. Dinner testing will take place at the end.
All American Defenders meet with a group of local residents. They will discus local folk arts (shadow shows, etc), Buddhism, Muslim, and Christianity. Discussion includes how local community feel toward the Thai/American soccer event (positive/negative)
4. Second soccer match (15 minutes): This is a match in the South. It requires editing for most interesting actions. Post interview of winning and loosing teams. Why do you win/Loose?
5. Goodbye party (5 minutes): American, Thai teams and local residents have farewell party. Scenes of food display, eating and dancing with local band.
Third week(1 hour)
1. Interview(continued from last week, 15 minutes):
American players (Midfielder, Forward): How long have you play soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate favorite soccer skill.
Thai coach, Team 3 (In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How do you feel about playing American team? What is your coaching style, philosophy? How do you motivate your team? What is your most accomplishment? How would you like to come out from this event?
American player selected parent. Under this program, what do you think is the most important roll as a parent? What position is your daughter playing? Are you happy with her performance so far? Have you ever coached her?
Thai players(In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How long have you played soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What do you feel about this event? Who is your hero? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate a favorite soccer skill.
2. Introduction of the hosting village (a little bit of tourism, 5 minutes): Location (Central), natural features, population, demographic, jobs, income, local heroes (not big cities or Bangkok)
3. Interaction of American players and Thai environment (20 minutes):
All Midfielders volunteer teaching English in a local middle school. The teaching will discus American way of life from dawn to dusk. In the class students will counter with Thai way of life similarly.
Thai teacher teaches American soccer team Thai language. The teaching will focus in cultural aspect of language. The American soccer team must demonstrate capability to learn the language and culture similarly.
A local food vendor (of choice) teaches American soccer players how to cook authentic PadThai. The food vendor explains and demonstrates how to prepare noodles, bean sprouts, and other ingredients, heat the pans, etc. The session ends with the whole soccer team and coach being served the Thai meals and deserts. The customers express the appreciation by paying for the meal.
All defenders meet with a group of local residents. They will discus folk arts, Buddhism, and Christianity.
4. Third soccer match (15 minutes): This is a match in the South. It requires editing for most interesting actions. Post interview of winning and loosing teams. Why do you win/Loose?
5. Goodbye party (5 minutes): American, Thai teams and local residents have farewell party. Scenes of food display, eating and dancing with local band.
Fourth week(1 hour)
1. Interview(continued from last week, 15 minutes):
American players (Midfielder, Forward): How long have you play soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate favorite soccer skill.
Thai players(In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How long have you played soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What do you feel about this event? Who is your hero? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate a favorite soccer skill.
Thai coach, Team 4 (In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How do you feel about playing American team? What is your coaching style, philosophy? How do you motivate your team? What is your most accomplishment? How would you like to come out from this event?
2. Introduction of the hosting village (a little bit of tourism, 5 minutes): Location (Northeastern 2), natural features, population, demographic, jobs, income, local heroes (not big cities or Bangkok)
3. Interaction of American players and Thai environment (20 minutes):
All Midfielders volunteer teaching English in a local middle school. The teaching will discus American way of life from dawn to dusk. In the class students will counter with Thai way of life similarly.
Thai teacher teaches American soccer team Thai language. The teaching will focus in cultural aspect of language. The American soccer team must demonstrate capability to learn the language and culture similarly.
All defenders meet with a group of local residents. They will discus local performing arts (shadow shows), Buddhism, Muslim, and Christianity.
4. Forth soccer match (15 minutes): This is a match in the South. It requires editing for most interesting actions. Post interview of winning and loosing teams. Why do you win/Loose?
5. Goodbye party (5 minutes): American, Thai teams and local residents have farewell party. Scenes of food display, eating and dancing with local band.
Fifth week (1 hour)
1. Interview(continued from last week, 15 minutes):
American players (Midfielder, Forward): How long have you play soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate favorite soccer skill.
Thai players(In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How long have you played soccer? Are you an Olympic dream? Is your parent with you? What do you feel about this event? Who is your hero? What are your favorite sports to watch, to play away from soccer? Demonstrate a favorite soccer skill.
American player selected parent. Under this program, what do you think is the most important roll as a parent? What position is your daughter playing? Are you happy with her performance so far? Have you ever coached her?
Thai coach, Team 5 (In Thai language with English sub title unless he/she can use English): How do you feel about playing American team? What is your coaching style, philosophy? How do you motivate your team? What is your most accomplishment? How would you like to come out from this event?
2. Introduction of the hosting village (a little bit of tourism): Location (North), natural features, population, demographic, jobs, income, local heroes (not big cities or Bangkok)
3. Interaction of American players and Thai environment (20 minutes): All Midfielders volunteer teaching exercise program to local residents. The teaching will discus yoga, weight lifting. Thai persons will describe Thai exercise in the form of work (children helping parent in daily chores).
Local Thai teacher teaches American soccer team the Thai dance Northern Style. The group discus performing art of East and West. The American soccer team, in Northern traditional Thai dress tries Thai Northern dance. Traditional music is played.
4. Fifth soccer match (15 minutes): This is a match in the North. It requires editing for most interesting actions. Post match interview of winning and loosing teams. Why do you win/Loose? Would you do it differently if you do it again?
5. Goodbye party (5 minutes): American, Thai teams and local residents have farewell party. Scenes of food display, eating and dancing with local band.
Sixth (Final) week (2 hours)
Homeland Society announces winners: This session will be hosted by a celebrity (young female star such as Gwytneth Patrow).
Most Soccer Valuable Player ($100,000)
Best teacher ($100,000)
Best student ($100,000)
Best cultural ambassador ($100,000)
Most fun to watch ($100,000)
The announcement will be done with complete analysis of why we think so. Winners are chosen from among American players/coach, parents, Thai players/coaches, and local Thai residents/students/etc who participated. Replay of edited of scenes from either previously taped or new taking will be materials of these two hours.
Best teacher ($100,000): Replays of the best teacher teaching skill. Interview students.
Best student ($100,000): Replays of the best student ability to learn. Interview the teacher.
Best cultural ambassador ($100,000): Replays of the ambassador moves and statistics in support of selection. Interview those who come in contacts.
Most fun to watch ($100,000): Replays of the person moves, manors, outfits on & off the field, and statistics in support of selection. Interview those that come in contacts.
Most Soccer Valuable Player ($100,000): Replays of the player moves and statistics in support of MVP selection.
Meet and interview with all winners.