{"id":16723,"date":"2019-02-22T19:58:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T10:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/?p=16723"},"modified":"2019-02-22T19:58:09","modified_gmt":"2019-02-22T10:58:09","slug":"tribe-talk-teerasak-po-on-ptt-rayong-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/2019\/02\/22\/tribe-talk-teerasak-po-on-ptt-rayong-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIBE TALK: Teerasak Po-On, PTT Rayong Head Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the Toyota Thai League (T1) prepares to kick off this weekend, there\u2019s no better time to catch up with the head coach of newly promoted PTT Rayong FC, Teerasak Po-On. In our latest edition of Tribe Talk, the self-proclaimed \u201clittle coach\u201d talks to <\/span><b>Obb Deewajin <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about his plans for the new season, getting forced into management and revealing the ex-player with the potential to be coaches in their own right. <\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"tribe-slideshow-wrap-16720\" data-id=\"16720\"\n             class=\"slideshow slideshow_id_16720\">\n            <div class=\"tribe-slideshow\" id=\"slideshow16720\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52676568_397627607701219_4343662492740747264_n-800x532.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>How has your preparation for the new season gone so far?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been good. We\u2019ve been working a lot to integrate old and new players, foreign and Thai, as well as implementing my style of play on the team. Everyone needs to adapt, right now we are 80% ready. With 1 week left, it\u2019s all homework for the [opening] game against Nakhon Ratchasima. Focusing on their strengths and weaknesses to the best of our ability.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/53053561_2210388005881038_2703010854256771072_n-800x533.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>You\u2019ve mentioned that the players need to adapt themselves to your style of play - your Chiangrai United side was a heavily possession-based team with 3 at the back. It that your preferred tactic? How exactly do you define your football?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you could say that. We\u2019ve always played [with a back-3] whether it\u2019s at Chiangrai United or 2 years ago when I first joined PTT Rayong FC. It\u2019s something which I\u2019ve always stuck with.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52902753_2287329234878761_8512086531643539456_n-800x532.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>Chiangrai United won all 3 domestic cups in 2018 and just narrowly lost to J1 runners-up 4-3 on penalties in the AFC Champions League playoff using the back-3. How do you feel that the club continues to succeed using the football principles you\u2019ve established back in 2013?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually, I\u2019ve experimented with many formations at Chiangrai United, [with] the back-3 being one of them. I played with a 4-3-3, 4-4-2 or even 3-4-3 and 3-5-2. Yet one thing I always stress to the boys is that I don\u2019t want them to get stuck with one formation or tactic. You need to adapt according to the situations and the tactics I\u2019ve prepared. The way I see it, we could start with one formation and end the 90 minutes with another. Some games we might even use 3 formations. Nothing is set like stone in football, therefore, I tried to train my players according to the ever-changing situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the back-3, it\u2019s the system I\u2019ve used which was continued by [Alexandre] Gama when he took charge, although he did switch to a back four on a few occasions. About the players, I think last season Chiangrai United had a stronger squad than when I was in charge.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52553610_1018829661645469_8493759566889091072_n-800x533.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>You have a reputation of re-inventing and prolonging a player\u2019s career. Can you pull that off again at PTT Rayong FC, maybe with Suttinun Pukhom* for example?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Ex-Chonburi defender, 2014 AFF Cup winner and 30 caps for Thailand.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, it\u2019s up to the players. If you recall my time with Chiangrai United, whether it was young or experienced players - I [would] field them all. You can be young or old, it doesn\u2019t matter. Age means nothing for me. If you\u2019re good enough, you play. That\u2019s my way of giving chances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of Suttinun, he definitely has the quality. If he can adapt then there\u2019s a chance he could start. But not only Suttinun, there are many players, young and old, [who are under the same circumstances]. We don\u2019t judge you on age. We judge you on quality.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52595419_626331397801955_2453387767330111488_n-800x513.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>How has PTT Rayong FC adapted to the Thai league (T1)?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re ready to change. In T2 we had more possession, especially at home which we showed great attacking play. However, now that we\u2019re in T1, we can\u2019t do that every game. Be must head into every match with caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have always repeated to my players the importance of hardworking and good preparation. We are the Thai League's new boys. There are better sides than us, meaning if we attack aimlessly we risk losing our target result. Hence, the importance of tactics and playing style.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52651170_250308732511633_3100851583236177920_n-800x495.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>What are your targets in the cup competitions?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I do have high hopes [for our cup runs]. I look forward to a good run but [at the same time] I also want to rotate different players to build momentum for the league.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52914655_308329583217170_4762126877286465536_n-800x533.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>Prior to your appointment at Chiangrai United in 2013, the club had already parted ways with 3 managers. PTT Rayong FC also sacked their head coach very often before your arrival. The question is, what is your secret? <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think it comes down to determination and sacrifice. The love we have for the club and our job. I\u2019m not saying I\u2019m better or more successful than other coaches, no. I\u2019m just a small coach. Someone with so much more to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I started, it was President Miti (Chiangrai United) who kind of forced me into the job. Just before the season opened, unexpectedly, the president came up to me and said \u2018We couldn\u2019t find a new coach but we think you\u2019re the right person.\u2019 I was shocked, so shocked (Teerasak was initially signed on a 3-year contract as a player). He told me 'it is fine, we\u2019ll all work together. I saw something in you since you captain our side. The boys listen to you. Plus all the tactics you\u2019ve often discussed with me and the head coaches.'<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I got home and immediately talked to my wife. I was so stressed, I was not ready for life as a coach. I never wanted to be a coach. I told my wife \u2019the president wants to put me in charge, what do you think about that? This is a massive decision for my career, I you say yes then I\u2019ll take it.\u2019 I told her that I\u2019ll have to devote myself 100% to the job. The little free time I have for the family and the kids, it\u2019s going to be even less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have to work hard, live 24 hours for football. If you don\u2019t devote yourself, you can\u2019t compete with others. I don\u2019t have the privilege of others therefore without effort, it will be impossible for me to become the best. I said all of this to my wife since the first day. I have to devote myself. <\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/02\/52901667_256446261941471_392824074033692672_n-800x533.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <script>\n        var currentSite = 'asia';\n        var isMalaysiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var isIndonesiaCampaign =\n            '';\n        var postId = '16723';\n    <\/script>\n                                    <div class=\"slideshow_text_content\">\n                                    <p><b>Are there any players who you\u2019ve coached that you think might make it as a head coach?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For me, there are two. First is Piyaphon Phanichakul (Chiangrai United), second is Pichitpong Choeichiu. They are the two [players] with amazing leadership qualities. During my time at Chiangrai, we would often discuss tactics and game plans with Piyaphon. He\u2019s a smart kid who loves to come forward with his view of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-4\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                        <span class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"\n                              aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-2 col-4\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-4\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                        <span class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"\n                              aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n        \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Toyota Thai League (T1) prepares to kick off this weekend, there\u2019s no better time to catch up with the head coach of newly promoted PTT Rayong FC, Teerasak Po-On. In our latest edition of Tribe Talk, the self-proclaimed \u201clittle coach\u201d talks to Obb Deewajin about his plans for the new season, getting forced into management and revealing the ex-player with the potential to be coaches in their own right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":16725,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-southeast-asia","category-thailand"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16723","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/87"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16723"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16723\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}