Past experience has made James wiser for coaching role

Trip down memory lane: (from top left) Ismail Saman, Allan Tai, Ramesh Nathan, Lee Chong Wei, Sairol Amar Ayub, Tey Seu Bock (coach), K. Yogendran, (from bottom left) James Chua, Wong Choong Hann, Indra Gunawan (coach), Lee Tsuen Seng, Ong Ewe Hock.

PETALING JAYA: To be back after 14 years can be intimidating but James Chua is ready for the new task as the national women’s singles coach.

The 43-year-old James has been appointed to improve the standard of the girls, who are currently in need of a major overhaul to be able to catch up with the current stars from other nations.