Game-for-Life (GFL) Mentoring & Competency Certification Programme

A continuing coach education programme to certify and recognise coaches who are competent in using sport as a platform for character development.

The programme will be anchored on Sport Singapore’s Game-for-Life (GFL) framework as the approach for the intentional design of sport for character development (CLDS). Mentoring is a key feature of this programme whereby interested coaches will be matched to an experienced mentor to guide them over a period of about 4 months on effectively layering the affective domain as part of their coaching process before being assessed for their competency.

Part 1 – Preparation & Alignment

Briefings on Programme Expectations
Mentor-Pairings & Introductions
E-Learning Module / Pre-Readings
Building Rapport & Goal Setting with Mentors

Part 2 – Observation & Mentoring

3 x Coaching Sessions of 1-1 mentoring for observations & feedback (done during mentee's existing coaching sessions)
1 x Mid-point check in and huddle with fellow mentees
Submission of session plans prepared with GFL training plan template prior to every observation session, post-conversation logs to be documented
Online consultation in between sessions via whatsapp, email etc.

Part 3 – Competency Assessment & Closing

1 x Coaching Assessment of Training Session based on submitted GFL session plan, review whether each coach is C/NYC
Closing Reflection / Conversation with Mentor
Submission of all deliverables, final reflection and programme feedback

We are looking for coaches who genuinely believe in the importance of values & character development through sport and would like to:

Strengthen themselves to be a values-driven & transformational coach
Upskill themselves to design their coaching sessions to integrate values into their coaching practice underpinned by the GFL framework
Have the opportunity to undergo 1-1 mentoring by experienced mentors who are competent in the affective domain
Be able to commit to their personal development and mentoring programme for the stipulated period of approx. 4 months, 15 Hours of Learning

Eligibility Criteria

Minimally NROC Level 1 Coach
At least 3 years of Coaching Experience & Regular Coaching Practice
*Have attended either the Game for Life Practical Workshop or have a VPS Certification (from Jan 2021 onwards)

*For coaches who do not possess the above certifications, GFL Practical Workshops are organised quarterly by Republic Poly.

If you have any questions on the programme, you may email: eliza_sr_tan@sport.gov.sg

Our pool of mentors are made up of experienced educators/coaches who:

Genuinely believes in the importance of values & character development
Competent Practitioner of Character & Leadership Development Through Sport
Willing to spend their time mentoring other coaches
Seen as a Role Model to other coaches
Good interpersonal skills – ability to communicate clearly, emotional awareness

Alan Ch’ng (Independent Consultant)
Alvin Ong (Adjunct Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Clara Tan (Adjunct Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Cheryl Tay (Head, Programme Excellence, ActiveSG Academies & Clubs)
Coral Lim (Programme Chair, Diploma in Sports Coaching, Republic Polytechnic)
David Chin (Principal Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Gobinathan Nair (Director-General, SEA Regional Anti-Doping Organisation)
Goy Soon Lan (Director, School of Health & Leisure, Republic Polytechnic)
Ho Mun Wai (Principal Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Isa Haleem (Head Coach, ActiveSG Football Academy)
Kiran Kumar (Adjunct Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Lim Leng Er (Assistant Director, School of Health & Leisure, Republic Polytechnic)
Loh Ngiap Tai (Director, Football Plus)
Lois Ser (Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Louis Ho (Teaching Fellow, PESS/National Institute of Education)
Mah Li Lian (Associate Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University & Republic Polytechnic)
Mohamad Noorhisham (PE Teacher, Ministry of Education)
Philippe Aw (National Youth Head Coach, Football Association Singapore)
Saudi Tan (Adjunct Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic)
Teo-Koh Sock Miang (President, Special Olympics Singapore and Singapore Disability Sports Council)
Vincent Ong (Adjunct Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University & Republic Polytechnic)