O Sir is the head coach of the Kam Tin basketball ministry. Back in 2024, he took part in the YGN Charity Run’s half‑marathon race, but later suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his leg, forcing him into a year and a half of recovery. This year, he finally returned to the track, choosing the 10 km race as his “comeback test run.”
This time, O Sir wasn’t running just for himself. He also rallied a group of young basketball coaches to join the charity run, hoping to encourage them to step out of their comfort zones and break through their own limits. Although they are highly skilled on the basketball court, in the world of running, they were complete beginners. At the same time, O Sir hoped the event would help his team build stronger bonds beyond work, while deepening their understanding of YGN’s mission and values.
“Before taking on the 10 km Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon race, we trained together, prepared our gear, and faced the challenge as a team. On race day, we warmed up together, ran side by side, supported and encouraged one another, and finally completed our team goal together. The sense of achievement and satisfaction was truly indescribable. Our relationships grew stronger because of this—what a precious experience.” O Sir shared.
Among the group of young coaches, the transformation of Ah Muk (a pseudonym) was especially striking. Ah Muk had never been considered “academic material” under the traditional education system. He disliked school from a young age but possessed exceptional talent in basketball. Personality‑wise, he was quiet, not articulate, and often quick‑tempered. Since mainstream education didn’t suit his needs, he transferred to a youth academy in Form 3 to study sports. Even then, he remained uncertain about his future direction.
As O Sir journeyed with him in exploring avenues for his future, he noticed Ah Muk’s potential to become a coach. He encouraged and guided him continuously. Once Ah Muk decided to pursue basketball coaching as his path, he went on to obtain multiple professional coaching qualifications in both Taiwan and Hong Kong, including the FIBA Level 1 Coaching Certification. He later became a secondary school basketball coach. Due to the nature of his work—needing to communicate with students and give instructions—his personality began to shift significantly. He spoke more, became more understanding, and stopped losing his temper so easily. Perhaps it was because he himself had once walked a similar road of growth.
Finally, O Sir left these words for the young coaches:
“Life is like wave after wave of challenges. Whether in work, personal life, or family, we must constantly solve problems and face difficulties head‑on. What matters most is not forgetting your original purpose. You are never alone—there will always be friends walking with you, encouraging and supporting you. And when you gain the ability to stand firm on your own, remember to help those who share the same struggles you once had. Let the spirit of ‘walking together’ continue to be passed on.”
The Story of Another Young Basketball Coach