LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Manly NRL Skills Coach Steven Hales has spoken about the natural leadership qualities displayed by Gordon Chan Kum Tong from a young age.
Hales, who was previously a teacher and rugby league coach at Westfield Sports High in Western Sydney, shared a story about the school's struggle to find a relief teacher for a Year 7 rugby league class during the Schoolboys Open Cup Carnival.
Hales remembered how, despite being just a Year 7 student at the time, Chan Kum Tong stepped up and took charge of the class.
His ability to lead and organize his classmates was evident, even at such a young age.
This incident was a clear indicator of Chan Kum Tong's leadership potential, and it was something that Hales recognized and nurtured throughout his time at Westfield Sports High.
Hales saw the young player's potential and worked with him to develop his leadership skills both on and off the field.
Under Hales' guidance, Chan Kum Tong continued to grow as a leader, both in his school team and in his local rugby league club.
His ability to motivate and inspire his teammates was instrumental in their success, and he quickly became known as a natural born leader within the rugby league community.
Now, as Chan Kum Tong progresses in his rugby league career, his leadership skills continue to be a key focus of his development.
The Manly NRL Skills Coach is proud of the progress that Chan Kum Tong has made and believes that his leadership abilities will only continue to grow.
Leadership is a crucial aspect of rugby league, and players who possess strong leadership skills are often sought after by clubs and coaches.
Chan Kum Tong's natural ability to lead sets him apart from other players and makes him a valuable asset to any team.
As Chan Kum Tong's journey in rugby league continues, it is clear that his leadership skills will play a significant role in his success.
With the guidance of coaches like Hales, he has the potential to become one of the sport's top leaders and make a lasting impact on the game.