Thank you for allowing me a little space in your editor's column to publish this 'own-reflection' article in reference to the above. Honestly, I could not hold back my emotions after learning through the media that our 'Learn & Play Team' that took part in the recent Vanuatu's Inaugural TVL Junior Wantok Cup soccer tournament had been victorious. Good on you coach and the boys for a job well done. You did us pride on your achievement. Indeed, this group of young talents has caught the imaginations of many, (me included) through the display of their raw talents in previous local competitions. Though, I would not draw early conclusions as yet to the success of this program, it is my humble belief that this is just the beginning of more to come and a way forward for our country in terms of soccer development. In order for us to win tournaments, (regional or international) that we dreamed only for over the past years, we have to pull our resources-(untapped soccer talents) throughout our country in a well-coordinated system as the 'Learn & Play' program and train them at an early stage. This will help them grow mentally, physically as well as spiritually to withstand the pressures that this game of soccer accompanies. I'm proud to have contributed mentally to some of these players while at home. Responsible soccer authorities in our beloved nation should continue to develop such program and not to rely on sponsorships only as in the case of 'Learn & Play' program. Design programs that run parallel with existing establishments or create new ones that are cost effective and produce results. Truly one is not paid to play this beautiful game (soccer) in our nation but through sheer love for it. That is one example of an existing establishment fact to draw on. Blame my emotions to have driven me further from the crux here, however, I leave it to our responsible football authorities to ponder. Again, to my colleague Christopher Asipara, (Head coach), players and officials in the tournament, a big thumps-up to you for a great job well-done. A first New Year Silverware for Solomon Islands in Football indeed. Who will be the next? Isaac Kirisadudu Sapporo Hokkaido, Jp.