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Hopefully the AFC Women’s Asian Cup tournament has inspired girls across Asia to take up soccer. But the player development process for soccer players is so important. Elika Halim is a great example.

Elika Halim in training. Compared to other sports is there a difference in the time needed to develop soccer skills? Source: Source: Courtesy Wimpy Halim

Robbie Gasper has outstanding experience in soccer in both Indonesia and Australia.  He now is a Player Development Manager, a director of the Indonesia Institute and a soccer ambassador.  Elika Halim, is a member of the Senior Squad for the Camden Tigers in the Football NSW league. WWhile Wimpy Halim is Elika Halim’s father. With Sri Dean they discuss issues to emerge from the Women’s Aian Cup.

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Elika Halim (C) taking on the boys. She started playing at the U-8 (mixed group) with St Marys Eagle Vale. Her parents have always supported her ambitions. Source: Courtesy: Wimpy Halim