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About CoachSG

CoachSG aims to serve as a key lever to coaches’ successes as coaches are recognised as critical force multipliers in sport and aspires to codify positive sport experiences. This is achieved by ensuring coaching competency through the establishment of quality pathways and initiatives for holistic coach development.

Our Milestones

Key moments in our journey to enhance the professional development of coaches in Singapore

Connecting the Coaching Community Together

2017

Connecting the Coaching Community Together 

  • CoachSG is officially launched, as part of Sport Singapore’s Vision 2030 masterplan, at the first-ever CoachSG Conference.
  • A partnership with the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) and NSSU Coach Developer Academy is established to develop Singapore’s Coach Developers.
  • The 10th annual Coaches’ Day pays tribute to coaches who have worked tirelessly with athletes on their sporting journey.
  • At the inaugural Coaches Appreciation Night, Team Singapore coaches are recognised for the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games achievements.
Developing Coaches as Key Multipliers

2018

Developing Coaches as Key Multipliers

  • The Coach Developers Network is formed to promote the exchange of ideas and enhance learning opportunities for Coach Developers.
  • The Safe Sport Taskforce is formed to promote values and best practices in Safe Sport. 
  • At the first-ever Safe Sport Forum, multiple agencies commit to develop resources and take preventive measures to safeguard sports participants.
  • The Game for Life (GFL) Communities of Practice is extended to sport educators and coaches to share best practices on character and leadership development through sport.
Redefining Coaches & Coaching

2019

Redefining Coaches & Coaching

  • The Safe Sport Commission is established to promote ethical practices in sport and to develop safe sport guidelines for the sports fraternity.
  • The inaugural Singapore Coach Medallion celebrates inspiring coaches who have made a positive difference in society through sport.
  • The My 1st Coach (MFC) programme is launched to equip parents with the skills and knowledge to develop fundamental movement skills in children.
  • The Community Coach programme is launched to enable aspiring or volunteer coaches to learn basic coaching skills.
Thriving Amidst Challenges – Adapt, Create and Transform

2020

Thriving Amidst Challenges – Adapt, Create and Transform

  • The first Virtual CoachSG Conference held during the COVID-19 pandemic addresses evolving coaching practices amidst new demands in sports.
  • Digital learning resources, e-workshops and the CoachSG YouTube channel are created to allow coaches to upskill virtually.
  • A Structured Mentoring Programme (SMP) is initiated to develop and certify coaches who are competent in using sport as a platform for character development.
186-5G2A8117

2021

Coaching Reimagined

  • The on-demand e-learning platform SportSG-ED is initiated to enhance coaching excellence and connect sport professionals.
  • The Game-For-Life Mentoring Programme is unveiled to pair coaches with mentors to guide them in using sport for character development.
  • The Safe Sport Unified Code is introduced to provide the sporting community with clear guidelines on what constitutes misconduct.
  • Singapore wins the bid is to host the International Council of Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference (GCC) in 2023.
  • The first hybrid edition of the CoachSG Conference focuses on reimagining coaching practices with progressive digital pedagogies.
Harnessing Potential and the Pursuit of Excellence

2022

Harnessing Potential and the Pursuit of Excellence

  • The Community Coach programme is rolled out to ActiveSG Sport Champions to equip staff with basic coaching skills and understanding of safe practices in sports.
  • The first Singapore Sport & Performance Conference, jointly organised by SSI, NYSI and CoachSG, focuses on strengthening pathways to sporting performance.
  • The Coaches’ Appreciation Night is brought back after a 3-year hiatus to honour coaches for Team Singapore’s successes in Major Games from 2019 to 2022.
  • A week-long Coaches Learning Fiesta is organised to celebrate CoachSG’s 5th anniversary.
  • The Safe Sport Disciplinary Panel is formed to handle discipline and misconduct cases under the Safe Sport Programme.
  • The Women in Sport Workshop is organised to better understand the needs of national female team sport athletes in high performance sporting.
SGS (1)

2023

Coaching for a Better Tomorrow

  • Singapore is the first city in Southeast Asia and third city in Asia to host the biennial International Council of Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference (GCC) 2023, bringing together global sporting players to address coaching issues and research.
  • A series of Workshops for International Women’s Day are organised to discuss inclusive coaching practices.
  • The second edition of the Singapore Coach Medallion 2023 recognises outstanding and inspiring coaches.
  • The Safe Sport Series of Workshops following the launch of “Hands Up for Safe Aquatics” campaign educates stakeholders on Safe Sport best practices.
CAN 2024

2024

Coaching Beyond the Game

  • Launched #SGCoachesGiveBack on CoachSG’s 7th Anniversary – CoachSG partnered with a group of dedicated coaches to share their expertise and passion for sport, providing under-served and disadvantaged children and youths with access to quality coaching.
  • Strengthening Safe Sport Commitment – Completion of the Safe Sport module is now a mandatory requirement for NROC registration, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding in sport.
  • Honouring High-Performance Coaches – Coaches Appreciation Night celebrated the dedication and achievements of high-performance coaches, recognizing their success across the last six major games.
  • Showcasing the impact of coaches at Coaches’ Day Roadshow and celebrating coaches' successes during Coaches’ Appreciation Month.
  • Shaping Singapore’s High-Performance Coaching Culture – Regular engagements with NSA High-Performance leaders continue to drive the evolution of Singapore’s coaching landscape, fostering excellence across sports.
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Connecting the Coaching Community Together

Connecting the Coaching Community Together 

2017

  • CoachSG is officially launched, as part of Sport Singapore’s Vision 2030 masterplan, at the first-ever CoachSG Conference.
  • A partnership with the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) and NSSU Coach Developer Academy is established to develop Singapore’s Coach Developers.
  • The 10th annual Coaches’ Day pays tribute to coaches who have worked tirelessly with athletes on their sporting journey.
  • At the inaugural Coaches Appreciation Night, Team Singapore coaches are recognised for the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games achievements.
Developing Coaches as Key Multipliers

Developing Coaches as Key Multipliers

2018

  • The Coach Developers Network is formed to promote the exchange of ideas and enhance learning opportunities for Coach Developers.
  • The Safe Sport Taskforce is formed to promote values and best practices in Safe Sport. 
  • At the first-ever Safe Sport Forum, multiple agencies commit to develop resources and take preventive measures to safeguard sports participants.
  • The Game for Life (GFL) Communities of Practice is extended to sport educators and coaches to share best practices on character and leadership development through sport.
Redefining Coaches & Coaching

Redefining Coaches & Coaching

2019

  • The Safe Sport Commission is established to promote ethical practices in sport and to develop safe sport guidelines for the sports fraternity.
  • The inaugural Singapore Coach Medallion celebrates inspiring coaches who have made a positive difference in society through sport.
  • The My 1st Coach (MFC) programme is launched to equip parents with the skills and knowledge to develop fundamental movement skills in children.
  • The Community Coach programme is launched to enable aspiring or volunteer coaches to learn basic coaching skills.
Thriving Amidst Challenges – Adapt, Create and Transform

Thriving Amidst Challenges – Adapt, Create and Transform

2020

  • The first Virtual CoachSG Conference held during the COVID-19 pandemic addresses evolving coaching practices amidst new demands in sports.
  • Digital learning resources, e-workshops and the CoachSG YouTube channel are created to allow coaches to upskill virtually.
  • A Structured Mentoring Programme (SMP) is initiated to develop and certify coaches who are competent in using sport as a platform for character development.
186-5G2A8117

Coaching Reimagined

2021

  • The on-demand e-learning platform SportSG-ED is initiated to enhance coaching excellence and connect sport professionals.
  • The Game-For-Life Mentoring Programme is unveiled to pair coaches with mentors to guide them in using sport for character development.
  • The Safe Sport Unified Code is introduced to provide the sporting community with clear guidelines on what constitutes misconduct.
  • Singapore wins the bid is to host the International Council of Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference (GCC) in 2023.
  • The first hybrid edition of the CoachSG Conference focuses on reimagining coaching practices with progressive digital pedagogies.
Harnessing Potential and the Pursuit of Excellence

Harnessing Potential and the Pursuit of Excellence

2022

  • The Community Coach programme is rolled out to ActiveSG Sport Champions to equip staff with basic coaching skills and understanding of safe practices in sports.
  • The first Singapore Sport & Performance Conference, jointly organised by SSI, NYSI and CoachSG, focuses on strengthening pathways to sporting performance.
  • The Coaches’ Appreciation Night is brought back after a 3-year hiatus to honour coaches for Team Singapore’s successes in Major Games from 2019 to 2022.
  • A week-long Coaches Learning Fiesta is organised to celebrate CoachSG’s 5th anniversary.
  • The Safe Sport Disciplinary Panel is formed to handle discipline and misconduct cases under the Safe Sport Programme.
  • The Women in Sport Workshop is organised to better understand the needs of national female team sport athletes in high performance sporting.
SGS (1)

Coaching for a Better Tomorrow

2023

  • Singapore is the first city in Southeast Asia and third city in Asia to host the biennial International Council of Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference (GCC) 2023, bringing together global sporting players to address coaching issues and research.
  • A series of Workshops for International Women’s Day are organised to discuss inclusive coaching practices.
  • The second edition of the Singapore Coach Medallion 2023 recognises outstanding and inspiring coaches.
  • The Safe Sport Series of Workshops following the launch of “Hands Up for Safe Aquatics” campaign educates stakeholders on Safe Sport best practices.
CAN 2024

Coaching Beyond the Game

2024

  • Launched #SGCoachesGiveBack on CoachSG’s 7th Anniversary – CoachSG partnered with a group of dedicated coaches to share their expertise and passion for sport, providing under-served and disadvantaged children and youths with access to quality coaching.
  • Strengthening Safe Sport Commitment – Completion of the Safe Sport module is now a mandatory requirement for NROC registration, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding in sport.
  • Honouring High-Performance Coaches – Coaches Appreciation Night celebrated the dedication and achievements of high-performance coaches, recognizing their success across the last six major games.
  • Showcasing the impact of coaches at Coaches’ Day Roadshow and celebrating coaches' successes during Coaches’ Appreciation Month.
  • Shaping Singapore’s High-Performance Coaching Culture – Regular engagements with NSA High-Performance leaders continue to drive the evolution of Singapore’s coaching landscape, fostering excellence across sports.
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

CoachSG Strategies

To be recognised as a world-class centre for coaching and leadership development, and inspire lifelong personal development and sports excellence.

CoachSG focuses on five main strategies:

Coach Education (CE)

Create an inspired learning community of coaches who are meaningfully engaged and supported in their coaching journey.

Coaching Industry Development (CID)

Guide the competency standards and quality assurance through a national registry, influencing employment practices and identifying industry needs, thereby elevating the coaching profession, and transforming the industry.

Development Coaching & Pathways (DCP)

Build an adaptive coaching ecosystem that empowers coaches to nurture our athletes to be the best they can be today and tomorrow.

Performance Coaching (PC)

Support the development of High Performance Coaches to achieve sustained success at the world stage and inspire our coaching community through a culture of winning well.

Safe Sport (SS)

Promote the values and best practices of Safe Sport while leading efforts to safeguard sport participants, ensuring a physically and psychologically safe environment. Strengthen the integrity of sport and sports organisations through effective policies and programmes.

Our CoachSG Team are dedicated to bringing these strategies to life.