Thai Volleyball Coach Ya Announces Retirement From National Teams
Thailand's Under-18 women's volleyball coach Ya Natthapond Srisamutnag retired from all national teams after leading his squad to third place at the Asian Championship and qualifying for the World Championship.
Coach Ya Natthapond Srisamutnag, head coach of Thailand's national women's volleyball team for players under 18, achieved impressive results by defeating Japan 3-2 in sets to clinch third place at the Asian Championship and secure an Asia quota for the World Championship. However, following the tournament, the seasoned coach shocked everyone by announcing he will no longer coach any Thai national team regardless of age group, though he remains available for club-level work.
The Under-18 women's volleyball coach said: "I want to thank the athletes, coaching staff, and all parties who supported the team, as well as the schools—Suranaree, Bodindecha, Nakhonnom, Wangjanchan, and Sukhothai—whose cooperation gave us more training time. It's gratifying that all parties collaborated, and we achieved success by qualifying for the World Championship and reaching the podium as planned."
"In closing this announcement, I'm stepping back from all national teams. I'm considering my own situation and won't coach the national team in any division anymore, though there may be opportunities to see you all again if someone invites me to coach Thailand League."
"I want to tell fans, especially the keyboard coaches commenting on sports, that you won't see me in any national team anymore. I ask that the younger players on this team grow up and replace their seniors properly. I believe it's time for these seven champions to step up, and I've given them plenty of guidance already."
