What is it?
The Game For Life Mentoring & Certification Programme recognises and certifies coaches who integrate character development into their coaching. Based on Sport Singapore’s Game For Life framework, it equips coaches with the skills to design values-based coaching sessions.
A key feature is 1-on-1 mentoring, where coaches are paired with experienced mentors for approximately four to six months to refine their approach to character-driven coaching.
- Competent coaches will receive a SportSG Certificate of Competency.
- Counts towards Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Hours for NROC Coaches.
Who is it for?
We’re looking for coaches who:
- Believe in values-driven coaching
- Want to upskill in integrating character development
- Seek 1-on-1 mentorship with experienced practitioners
- Can commit to approximately 4 months, 20 hours of learning
Eligibility Criteria
- NROC Level 1 Coach (minimum)
- At least 3 years of coaching experience
- Attended either:
- Game for Life Practical Workshop, or
- VPS Certification (from Jan 2021 onwards)
Programme Structure
Part 1: Preparation & Alignment
- Briefings & mentor introductions
- E-learning module & pre-readings
- Goal-setting with mentor
Part 2: Observation & Mentoring
- 3x coaching sessions with mentor observation and feedback
- 1x mid-point check-in with fellow mentees
- Submission of session plans & reflection logs
- Ongoing online consultations
Part 3: Competency Assessment & Closing
- Final coaching assessment
- Closing reflection with mentor
- Submission of deliverables & feedback
CoachSG congratulates the coaches who have taken the next step in their professional development by going through the mentoring process and have been assessed to be competent in demonstrating values-driven coaching competencies. Profiles of these coaches can be found here.
Meet Our Mentors
Our experienced mentors are educators and coaches who:
- Champion character & values-based coaching
- Have strong mentoring & communication skills
- Are role models in the coaching community
| Mentor | Affiliation / Role |
|---|---|
| Alan Ch’ng | Independent Consultant |
| Alvin Ong | 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 & Singapore Disability Sports Council |
| Vincent Ong | Adjunct Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University & Republic Polytechnic |