Brasa lists out demands for appointment
Express news service
New Delhi: For the first time, Spaniard Jose Brasa has spelled out his demands for taking charge as the national Hockey coach, and while Indian officials reiterate that he remains their first choice, things haven’t really moved ahead regarding his appointment. Now, with no end in sight to the wranglings in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) constituted ad-hoc committee, and with the general elections round the corner, his appointment may not come through any time soon.
In response to an e-mail on Friday, Brasa listed his requirements. “The most important is technology. We need new apparatus to work in a modern and scientific way, including a radar, photo electrical cells, encoders, GPS, video cameras, video software analysis, heart rate measuring equipment etc,” Brasa said.
“I have asked for a staff of 14 people, bringing two with me and the rest from India. Initially I will bring only a person in charge of Human Performance. I have also been advised to bring a good physiotherapist. I have also asked for control of the national team in all aspects,” Brasa said.
The sports ministry has set a $5000 (Euro 3,800) per month for foreign coaches , but Brasa said he was told that they could go up to 7,000 Euros.
“For 2009, I asked for 10,000 Euros per month, but they said that they have decided a maximum of only 7,000, which I agreed to because I don’t want money to be an issue.
“I only need enough for my family to be comfortable. I have also asked for some prizes if we win medals in official tournaments and an annual increase in my salary,” he said, adding that he was looking at a contract at least till the 2012 Olympics.
“I cannot move my family and kids to India for a short period. To make a winning team, a minimum of four years are required. There are many things to change.”
Brasa said he was still keen on the India assignment. “I can join the Indian team any time. I would like to be in Ipoh helping Harendra Singh and the Indian players in any way they want.”
Courtesy: Indian Express