STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EDUCATOR
SOCCER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
SPORTS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING RESEARCHER
COACH EDUCATOR
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTANT
SPEAKER
Professional strength & conditioning coach and possess significant experience working with professional, amateur, and development teams in the Malaysian Football League.
I started my professional career as a soccer strength & conditioning coach in 2011 with the Perak FA team and most recently with the Perak FC (U23) team (2024).
Qualified with AFC 'A' Diploma Coaching Certificate, AFC Fitness Coaching Certificate Level 2.
I have completed my undergraduate with a Diploma & Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Sports Studies and Sports Science, further a Master's Degree with interest in strength & conditioning and currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Coaching at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI).
Committee members for the Malaysian Strength and Conditioning Association (MSCA) (2021-2023). Strength and conditioning advisory panel for the Perak State Sports Council. Instructor for the Sports Science Course organised by the National Coaching Academy, National Sports Institute (ISN). Invited speaker in promoting and inspiring a healthy & wellness lifestyle and strength & conditioning training.
Research interest in hypertrophy training, strength training, training methodology, and sports performance.
Establish my fitness brand, BLACKOUT FITNESS HOUSE, & serve the community with professional guidelines & consultancy, including coaching in body transformation, personal training, group training, strength training, and athletic training.
.:. Doctor of Philosophy - Sports Coaching (UPSI) - Ongoing
.:. Master of Education (Sports Science) (UPSI)
.:. Bachelor of Sports Science (Hons) (UiTM)
.:. Diploma in Sports Studies (UiTM)
AFC/FAM ‘A’ Diploma Coaching Certificate
AFC Fitness Coaching Certificate Level 2
AFC Fitness Coaching Certificate Level 1
AFC ‘B’ Coaching Certificate
AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate
FAM/FAS Pre “C” Coaching Course
MALAYSIA U19 Qualifiers AFC U20 2023, Mongolia - Qualifying round
MALAYSIA U19 International U-19 Football Thanh Nien Tournament 2022, Vietnam - 1st runner up
MALAYSIA U19 AFF U19 Championship 2022, Indonesia - Champion
NEGERI SEMBILAN FC Super League 2023 - 9th place
PKNP FC Super League 2019 - 11th place
PKNP FC Super League 2018 - 9th place
PERAK FA Super League 2012 - 4th place
PERAK FA Super League 2011 - 6th place
FAM-MSN PROJECT SQUAD Premier League 2022 - 10th place
FAM-MSN PROJECT SQUAD Premier League 2021 - 11th place
PERAK II Premier League 2020 - 12th place
PKNP FC Premier League 2017 - 3rd place
NEGERI SEMBILAN FC Malaysia Cup 2023 - Quarterfinal
PKNP FC Malaysia Cup 2019 - Quarterfinal
PKNP FC Malaysia Cup 2018 - Grouping
PKNP FC Malaysia Cup 2017 - Quarterfinal
PERAK FA Malaysia Cup 2012 - Grouping stage
PERAK FA Malaysia Cup 2011 - Grouping stage
NEGERI SEMBILAN FC FA Cup 2023 - 2nd round
FAM-MSN PROJECT SQUAD FA Cup 2022 - 2nd round
PKNP FC FA Cup 2019 - Quarterfinal
PKNP FC FA Cup 2018 - Semifinal
PKNP FC FA Cup 2017 - Quarterfinal
PERAK FA FA Cup 2012 - Grouping stage
PERAK FA FA Cup 2011- Quarterfinal
PERAK SUKMA 2018 - Gold medalist
PERAK SUKMA 2016 - Gold medalist
PKNP FC FAM Cup 2016 - Runners Up
PKNP-BATANG PADANG Liga Bolasepak Rakyat 2015/2016 - Semi final
• Journal: Journal of Learning Theory and Methodology Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023)
Title: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning in Sports and Exercise Coaching Process: A Systematic Review
Date: Year 2023
Contribution: Co-Author
Link: https://ltmjournal.com/e/article/view/75
• Journal: International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences 11(3): 634-642, 2023
Title: A Case Study: Resistance Training Effect on Muscle Mass and Body Fat Percentage among Youth Football Players during Fasting Month
Date: Year 2023
Contribution: Main author
Link: https://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=13286
• Journal: Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES) Vol. 22 (issue 11)
Title: Profiling the Effects of Pre-Season on Cardiovascular and Sprinting Performance among Elite Youth Football Players
Date: Year 2022
Contribution: Main author
Link: https://efsupit.ro/images/stories/noiembrie2022/Art%20340.pdf
• Journal: Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1793 (1), 012058
Title: Profiling and Relationship between Sprint Time and Cardiovascular Fitness during In-Season’s Training among Professional Soccer Players
Date: Year 2021
Contribution: Main author
Link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1793/1/012058
• Journal: European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine 7 (2), 5833-5839
Title: Relationship Between Sprint Time, Cardiovascular Fitness and Srpe During In-Season's Training Among Professional Soccer Players
Date: Year 2020
Contribution: Main author
Updated: January, 2025
Pemain bola sepak memerlukan keseimbangan antara mengekalkan tahap tenaga untuk latihan intensiti tinggi dan mengurangkan lemak badan untuk prestasi optimum. Melaksanakan strategi khusus boleh membantu mencapai keseimbangan ini tanpa menjejaskan tahap tenaga.
1. Turunkan Lemak Badan Tanpa Kurangkan Pengambilan Kalori:
Mengurangkan lemak badan tanpa mengurangkan pengambilan kalori adalah penting untuk pemain bola sepak.
Latihan kekuatan boleh digunakan sebagai strategi untuk meningkatkan prestasi, mengurangkan risiko kecederaan dalam pemain bola sepak & boleh membantu dalam pengurangan lemak badan sambil mengekalkan tahap tenaga untuk latihan [1].
2. Latihan Berintensiti Rendah Untuk Kurangkan Lemak Badan:
Latihan larian berintensiti rendah-sederhana, latihan keseimbangan, & latihan koordinasi pergerakan/otot adalah berkesan untuk menurunkan peratusan lemak badan dan meningkatkan kemahiran teknikal bola sepak [2].
Latihan jenis ini boleh dijadikan sebagai latihan tambahan kerana ianya tidak terlalu meletihkan & membolehkan pemain kekal segar untuk sesi latihan bola sepak intensiti tinggi berikutnya.
3. Mencegah Kecederaan & Meningkatkan Prestasi:
Latihan pencegahan kecederaan seperti FIFA 11+ terbukti berkesan mengurangkan risiko kecederaan terhadap pemain bola sepak [3].
latihan kompaun iaitu menggabungkan latihan bebanan & latihan aerobik serta latihan core juga berkesan untuk mengurangkan risiko kecederaan, meningkatkan prestasi & menurunkan peratus lemak badan [4].
Rujukan:
[1] M. Beato, S. Maroto-Izquierdo, A. Turner, & C. Bishop, "Implementing strength training strategies for injury prevention in soccer: scientific rationale and methodological recommendations", International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 16, no. 3, p. 456-461, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0862
[2] A. Souglis, A. Travlos, & G. Andronikos, "The effect of proprioceptive training on technical soccer skills in female soccer", International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, vol. 18, no. 3, p. 748-760, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221097857
[3] S. Street and T. Kaminski, "Does the fifa 11+ program prevent hamstring injuries in college-aged male soccer players? a critically appraised topic", Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, vol. 30, no. 1, p. 158-160, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2019-0390
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Updated: February, 2025
Pengambilan protein untuk pemain bola sepak berbeza-beza berdasarkan faktor seperti umur, intensiti latihan dan keperluan individu. Walau bagaimanapun, berikut adalah beberapa garis panduan:
1. Pengambilan Protein Disyorkan:
Pemain Junior: Pengambilan protein yang disyorkan untuk pemain bola sepak remaja (berumur 10.0–19.3) adalah lebih kurang 1.9 gram per kilogram berat badan sehari ¹.
Pemain Senior: Untuk pemain bola sepak senior (berumur 20.7–27.1), pengambilan protein yang disyorkan ialah sekitar 1.8 gram setiap kilogram berat badan sehari ¹.
2. Nasihat Praktikal:
Sasarkan pengambilan protein 1.4–1.7 gram setiap kilogram berat badan sehari untuk memenuhi keperluan pemain bola sepak ².
Dengan mengandaikan akses kepada pelbagai makanan, mencapai pengambilan protein ini sepatutnya boleh dilaksanakan untuk kebanyakan peserta bola sepak ².
3. Syor Am:
Protein hendaklah membentuk 10% daripada diet biasa pemain bola sepak, yang diterjemahkan kepada 0.5 hingga 0.8 gram protein setiap kilogram berat badan ³.
Rujukan:
(1) Pengambilan Makronutrien dalam Pemain Bola Sepak—Analisis Meta - PMC. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6627126/.
(2) Keperluan protein bola sepak - PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8072059/.
(3) Pengambilan Kalori untuk Pemain Bola Sepak | hidup bersemangat. https://www.livestrong.com/article/446441-caloric-intake-for-soccer-players/.
(4) Pengambilan Nutrien dan Tabiat Makanan Pemain Bola Sepak: Menganalisis .... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4113765/.
Updated: March, 2025
Stretching is often perceived as a critical component of physical fitness, particularly in sports and exercise contexts. However, the necessity of stretching for children is debated among researchers and practitioners in physical education and sports science. It is essential to understand that children, unlike adults, have unique physiological characteristics that influence their flexibility and the need for stretching exercises.
ROLE OF TENDONS & LIGAMENTS
Stretching is not solely related to muscles; tendons and ligaments play a significant role in overall flexibility and joint health. Both structures can benefit from stretching, as it helps maintain their elasticity and function. Developing these connective tissues in children is crucial for preventing injuries, especially in active sports.
STRETCHING & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
While some argue that stretching does not significantly enhance athletic performance, it is essential to recognize that flexibility contributes to overall movement efficiency. For young athletes, a balanced approach that includes flexibility training can improve performance in sports that require a wide range of motion, such as soccer and gymnastics.
It is advisable for parents and educators to encourage children to participate in activities that naturally incorporate stretching, such as dance, gymnastics, and martial arts. These activities promote flexibility and enhance coordination and balance, vital for overall physical development. While children may not require traditional stretching routines like adults, incorporating flexibility training into their physical activities is beneficial. It supports muscle and connective tissue development, enhances athletic performance, and improves psychological well-being.
“Makin bijak, makin bagus main bola?
Makin bagus main bola, makin bijak?”
Updated: April, 2025
• Kajian menunjukkan terdapat hubungkait antara pencapaian akademik dan prestasi atlet dalam bola sepak.
• Kebolehan kognitif memberi kesan yang signifikan terhadap prestasi atlet dan pengurusan tekanan.
• Pencapaian akademik yang baik boleh mempengaruhi pemikiran strategik dan keupayaan membuat keputusan di atas padang.
• Pencapaian akademik dan kebolehan kognitif yang lemah dicampur dengan emosi yang kuat boleh memberi pengaruh yang negatif kepada prestasi pemain bola sepak.
• Memahami prestasi pemain melalui dimensi psikologi atau kognitif boleh membantu meningkatkan persediaan fisiologi dan psikologi pemain.
• Atribut psikologi pemain, seperti kesedaran taktikal dan keupayaan membuat keputusan, adalah kritikal dalam persekitaran bola sepak moden yang pantas.
• Pencapaian akademik yang lebih tinggi dapat membantu pemain membuat tafsiran situasi permainan dengan lebih berkesan, membawa kepada keputusan yang optimum dan tindak balas yang lebih cepat terhadap situasi dinamik di padang.
• Pemain yang membina ketahanan diri melalui pencapaian akademik yang baik cenderung memiliki rasa keyakinan diri yang lebih kuat, yang seterusnya mampu mempengaruhi potensi prestasi mereka.
• Gabungan elemen sains sukan dan teknologi mampu menawarkan kemungkinan untuk meningkatkan prestasi pemain melalui analisis data, kecerdasan buatan dan kefahaman akademik.
• Sebuah inisiatif yang mengutamakan gabungan bidang pendidikan dan latihan sukan perlu diwujudkan bagi membina persekitaran yang teradun dan seimbang untuk melahirkan pemain muda atau pembangunan yang mampu bermain dalam keadaan keupayaan kognitif yang baik.
• Hubungan antara pencapaian akademik dan sukan ini perlu dilihat melalui skop budaya sukan di Malaysia dan pemegang taruh di peringkat akademik dan sukan perlu mampu duduk semeja dan mencari solusi terbaik untuk masa hadapan bola sepak Malaysia.
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