About Us

Syahirah Latiff

Department: Safe Sport

Level: Coach Educator

Syahirah leads the training and education work for Safe Sport in Singapore, shaping its development since 2018. With a Masters in Organisational Psychology, she has developed the training framework, curricula and content for diverse sports stakeholders. She has conducted workshops, from awareness to sport-specific safeguarding and first responder training, built partnerships and guided Sporting Organisations in their policies and case management work. Syahirah served as a Safeguarding Officer at the Paris Olympics and is an Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Safeguarding Instructor.

Ng Kend Tuck

Department: Safe Sport

Level: Coach Educator

Kend Tuck leads policy and research at Safe Sport, guiding over 60 sporting organisations to adopt safeguarding policies since joining in 2021. A psychologist by training, he previously spent 6 years with the Singapore Prison Service, providing psychological intervention to sex offenders. Currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at NUS, he believes policymaking should be grounded in evidence-based research, ensuring that safeguarding efforts are both effective and impactful in sport.

Josephine Low

Department: Safe Sport

As a Case Manager with the Safe Sport Commission, Josephine oversees investigations into reports of misconduct within the sporting community. Her background includes experiences from previous roles managing cases in both healthcare and corporate settings.

Sangeetha Nadarajan

Department: Safe Sport

With a legal background and strong interest in sport, Sangeetha contributes to Safe Sport by assisting in disciplinary matters. She applies her legal expertise to uphold fair processes and ensure accountability across the sporting landscape. Guided by the belief that sport must not be undermined by unaddressed issues, she sees clear, principled action as key to maintaining safe and respectful environments for all participants.

Hannah Wilkins

Department: Safe Sport

A former rugby player and Sport Science graduate, Hannah supports Safe Sport by developing educational and outreach materials, coordinating events and engagements, and managing safesport.sg. Her belief that athletes should grow through sport shapes her approach to safeguarding and education. Drawing on her sporting experience and academic training, she works to ensure sport environments are safe, supportive, and conducive to athlete development.

Louise Khng

Department: Development Coaching & Pathways

Level: Coach Developer

Louise’s extensive background spans education, national floorball (as player, captain, and head coach), and coaching development. She combines educational expertise with hands-on coach development, working closely with National Sports Associations to develop coaching pathways. Her “heart work” philosophy guides her approach—believing that purposeful leadership and care are essential in supporting coaches to nurture both performance and personal growth in their athletes.

Chua Yong Joo

Department: Performance Coaching

Level: Master Coach Developer

A former national badminton player and chief coach, Yong Joo has devoted his career to advancing sports excellence and coaching. As a BWF Tutor, he contributes to the international badminton coaching community. Currently Team Lead for Performance Coaching at CoachSG, he partners with National Sport Associations to drive coaching strategies and leads Singapore’s Coach Developer initiative. His journey from athlete to coach developer gives him a unique perspective to impact performance sport

Bryan Ng

Department: Development Coaching & Pathways

Level: Coach Developer

Bryan was a former national Rugby 7s player and Physical Education teacher, remains active in sport through coaching Football and Floorball. Now a coach developer and educator, he works with National Sport Associations to shape coaching pathways and frameworks. Guided by his background in counselling, Bryan believes in developing people through sport—helping coaches and athletes grow in character and resilience. His philosophy: coaching is not just about performance, but about nurturing individuals to become their best selves.

Annabelle Ng

Department: Performance Coaching

Level: Master Coach Developer

Belle is a former Physical Education teacher and ex-national kayaker who represented Singapore at the Asian and SEA Games. A two-time recipient of the SNOC Meritorious Team Award and former Sport Excellence (spex) Scholarship recipient. She previously coached National Developmental Canoe Sprint and currently coaches at ActiveSG Canoe Academy. Shaped by her journey as an athlete and coach, she is passionate about working with people and supporting them to achieve their goals. She strongly believes in the transformative power of sport to inspire continuous learning, growth, and personal development.

Reiner Leong

Department: Performance Coaching

Level: Coach Educator

Reiner supports the growth of better coaching by journeying with members of the coaching community in refining skills and discovering new knowledge. His background is in Strength & Conditioning and believes in the novel application of athletic skills in solving evolving sporting challenges. Reiner has previously represented Singapore in Rugby and Wrestling and continues to compete in Athletics with the hope of finding new opportunities.

Ong Chuan Leong

Department: Coaching Education

Level: Coach Educator

Chuan Leong supports the development of Singapore’s coach education system through initiatives like #ForCoachesbyCoaches, the CoachSG Room, and CoachSG Conferences (2019–2021). He also coaches at ActiveSG Football Academy, leading AFA–Tanjong Pagar United U10s to their first SYL Division 3 title in 2024. Believing coaches learn best from one another, he designs platforms that promote sharing and collaboration. This philosophy also guides his volunteer work, where he teaches English and Chinese to Spanish speakers to foster mutual growth.

Joanne Loo

Department: Development Coaching & Pathways

Level: Coach Educator

Joanne supports the development of inclusive environments where coaches can thrive. A former PE teacher, she has coached the National Youth Netball team and served as head coach of the SSP Netball Academy. Joanne has represented Singapore in both Netball and Football and has held roles as the National Youth Sports Institute’s National Youth Head Coach and Performance Pathway Manager. With a focus on supporting women coaches and promoting para-sport coaching, she is committed to advancing coaching excellence.

Lee Sai Meng

Department: Performance Coaching

Level: Coach Educator

A former national water polo player and ex-coach of Singapore’s men’s and women’s national teams, Lee Sai Meng also represented Singapore in lifesaving competitions. Currently a coach developer at CoachSG, he fosters the growth of coaching in Singapore. Drawing from his competitive experience, he believes in continuous learning and development. His philosophy centres on using sport as a tool to build a purposeful career, contributing positively to the broader sporting community.

Elaine Lim

Department: Coaching Education

Level: Coach Educator

An experienced educator with roots in both junior college and secondary school teaching, Elaine brings her passion for athletics to coaching development. As a former competitive distance runner and teacher-coach for her college’s cross country teams, she understands the challenges coaches face. Today, Elaine focuses on supporting coaches' professional growth, helping them create transformative sporting experiences that impact lives both on and off the field.

Eliza Tan

Department: Coaching Education

Level: Coach Educator

Eliza specialises in curriculum and capability development for sport coaches and educators, focusing on positive behavioural and character outcomes. With a background in Sport Management, she is also a trained DISC behavioural consultant and Netball Coach. Believing in the power of coaches to transform lives, she leads initiatives anchored in SportSG’s Game For Life (GFL) framework to promote values-driven coaching. Eliza also serves on the board of the Singapore Olympic Academy, committed to fostering impactful coaching practices.

Xue En Hong Shane

Department: Development Coaching & Pathways

Level: Coach Educator

Shane specialises in leadership and team development for stakeholders that range from corporate teams to sports coaches in Singapore’s sport ecosystem. A certified behavioural consultant, Shane employs behavioural science to encourage better individual and team effectiveness.With an Organisational Development (OD) background, Shane also adopts Leadership & Organisational (L&OD) tools and frameworks to inform the design and facilitation of interventions for more systemic and sustained impact. Shane is an avid sports climber and enjoys the pursuit of outdoor adventures around the world.