Going the extra yard when the body says "quit''. Suppressing self for the sake of team. Passing rather than attempting a difficult shot. Accepting the coach's decisions.

The result? An unbeaten run in the Daihatsu Second Division and Shield competitions and promotion to the top flight for next year.

All this with a neophyte coach having minimal experience patrolling the sidelines in one of the most hostile arenas on the Island.

Brian Anderson or `Bulla' as he is more commonly known, unlike several predecessors, has been able to command unquivering respect and tame what were largely regarded as "free-spirits''.

What once was a bunch of skilled -- though often rebellious -- individuals Anderson has converted into an efficient close-knit outfit who have reigned terror on opponents throughout 1993-94.

Anderson, like a number of his Cougars players is a devout Rastafarian and this may well have helped smooth the transition.

He was also respected as a fine performer, having come to Cougars this season after spending previous years in the First Division as a highly-regarded midfielder with PHC, Boulevard, Cougars as well as representing Bermuda on the international level.

His style has been one of calm restraint. No shouting. No temper tantrums on the sidelines. No threat of a dictatorship in the clubhouse.

Instead he has been able to get the message across to players in a relaxed manner, comparing the game with everyday life, where one must put work in order to reap benefits.

"You have to make some sacrifices and have total commitment to achieve the goal,'' said Anderson in a recent interview. "Doing your extra bit. Training on your own and things like that.'' Has the message been received? "I think so. It's shown.'' Indeed, the harvest has begun to bear fruit with the first being promotion.

Thursday brought the next, with the consolidation of a fourth Second Division championship. The next hurdle comes in the form of the Second Division Shield where they face BAA in the final.

"It's a great feeling to be champions,'' said Anderson following a merciless 7-2 hammering of Hamilton Parish on the aforementioned night.

Still, he was well aware that his charges would not enjoy anything like their current `cakewalk' when they find themselves battling against members of the top flight on a weekly basis.

Cougars, first under Mel Bean, who lasted a mere three games as coach, and later with Randy Benjamin, were relegated in 1992 after spending two years in the First Division.

"Well, in the First Division you don't have that much time on the ball,'' continued Anderson. "As far as in Second Division you have time and spacing, you can do more or less what you want to do. But in First Division somebody's going to be on you and you don't have the time, so you have to do things early.'' Three players with experience to lend to their team-mates are skipper Shawn Smith along with veteran midfielder Dale Russell and forward Dwayne Bean.

Each have been integral parts of the team's success, acting as extensions of the coach on the field and maintaining order in the heat of battle.

Smith, a 1992 World Cup performer for Bermuda, was a key pick-up in the off-season after spending a year at nearby North Village. Bean has been a lifetime senior player for Cougars, while former North American Soccer League professional Russell, came over a few seasons ago after being a member of Somerset Eagles and Boulevard.

Said Anderson: "I think their effect is more or less to give information verbally and then with their actions on the field as well. So they lead by example on the field and verbally as well.'' As for his views on changing `colours' from that of a player to a coach Anderson concluded: "It's nice to sit back and watch it all unfold, but the real test as everyone knows comes up in the First Division.

"And you can't forget the Father because He guides us all through life, so you have to give thanks to Him to.'' BRIAN ANDERSON -- Has gone from successful player to successful coach in one season.