Coach Chen Xi led Sun Yingsha to achieve outstanding results in the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships, and their cooperation has attracted much attention. However, despite the remarkable success of Coach Chen's partnership with Sun, he did not become Sun's head coach, and there could be a number of reasons behind this.
First of all, the Chinese table tennis team has a strict coach selection and appointment mechanism. Coaches are selected not only based on merit, but also on a variety of factors such as the coach's long-term planning, the needs of the team, and the individual wishes of the athletes. Although Coach Chen Xi performed well in the World Championships, this does not mean that he can automatically become the head coach of Sun Yingsha.
Secondly, Sun Yingsha is an important player in national table tennis, and her training and competition arrangements need to take into account many factors. The appointment of the head coach may be adjusted according to Sun's training needs, competition tasks and personal development plans at different stages. Therefore, even if Coach Chen Xi cooperates well with Sun Yingsha at a certain time, he may not be able to become her long-term head coach.
In addition, the effectiveness of the collaboration between the coach and the athlete will also be affected by the individual characteristics and needs of the athlete. Sun Yingsha's technical characteristics, playing style and personal preferences may be more suitable for the teaching methods and tactical systems of other coaches. Therefore, the appointment of the coach will also take into account Sun Yingsha's personal adaptability.
Finally, the arrangement of the coaching staff of the Chinese table tennis team will also take into account the overall balance and strategic layout of the coaching team. The assignment of a coach may be determined based on the overall plan of the coaching staff, the coach's area of expertise, and the long-term development needs of the team. Although Coach Chen Xi is capable, he also needs to take into account the overall structure and strategic arrangement of the coaching staff.
To sum up, Coach Chen Xi's failure to become Sun Yingsha's head coach may be due to a combination of factors, including the coach selection mechanism, Sun Yingsha's personal needs, the overall balance of the coaching staff, and the strategic layout of the team. Together, these factors determine the final appointment of a coach, not just based on short-term results.