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Zeddlow, ActiveSG Basketball Academy Participant

Zeddlow, aka 小允, 6

ActiveSG Basketball Academy Participant
Clementi Sport Centre

Q: What got you started to join ActiveSG Basketball Academy?

A: I used to wait for my brothers while they trained with the ActiveSG Basketball Academy. When I finally reached 5 years old, I signed up for the programme too.

Q: Favourite Coach?

A: I like to train with Coach Ong and Coach Chin because they taught me a lot about basketball and fun things. Sometimes, they accepted my challenge (half court throw, sit down and throw etc...) to them too 😊

Q: What sport do you play?

A: Basketball and basketball and BASKETBALL!

Q: A value I strongly believe...

A: Just last week, Coach Chin taught me about Honour. I like this value to respect each other in games.

Q: Most memorable moment in ABA so far?

A: The basketball matches between my teammates and I! I look forward to playing basketball matches again when the Covid-19 situation improves.

Q: Who’s your Basketball inspiration?

A: I like to watch Singapore Slingers' matches! And my brother, Zane, who always play basketball with me.

Q: Favourite time of the year?

A: Christmas and my birthday! We are allowed to play games the whole day :P

Q: What are you most excited about for 2021?

A: I am starting Primary 1 in 2021!

Q: What is your strength in basketball?

A: I am small but agile! I love to shoot to win a game!

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Lana Adalia, 14

ActiveSG Hockey Academy Participant
Hockey Village @ Boon Lay

Q: What got you started to join ActiveSG Hockey Academy?
A: I wanted additional external trainings to build my hockey skills, on top of school CCA trainings.

Q: Favourite Coach?
A: Coach Reynard. He has been teaching me hockey since I’ve been in external training. He always come up with fun games to do during hockey practice while still improving our skills.

Q: What other sport do you play? (besides Hockey)
A: Badminton, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming

Q: A value I strongly believe in…
A: Confidence

Q: Best takeaway from ActiveSG Hockey Academy?
A: Timea and Mahimah – very glad to meet and make 2 good friends through the AHA Hockey programme. We still keep in touch till today! 😊

Q: Favourite time of the year?
A: 23 September – it’s a special day in my life for me as I scored my first goal for my school during the C division competition in 2019.

Q: What are you most excited about for 2021?
A: Playing in full-fledged hockey games/tournament! (Hopefully, the tournaments can resume)

Q: What motivated you to continue hockey?
A: My friends, family and coaches that support me, along with the excitement of playing games.

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Tan Kim Boon Melvin, Principal

ActiveSG Athletics Club

Q: What sport do you play? (besides Athletics)
A: (Pre-COVID) I play soccer on the weekend and a bit of badminton at times.

Q: My coaching philosophy is …
A: “The coaching process is like a jigsaw puzzle. Every piece of it must be in place in order to get a full picture. Focus on developing an athlete holistically.”

Q: Something that I advocate to all my students …
A: Talent can bring you to a certain level in life, but upholding the right values will see you well through life.

Q: What’s your vision for AAC?
A: (1) To grow the sport, (2) To further the cause of Athletics in Singapore

Q: Most memorable sporting/coaching moment so far?
A: I have had many memorable sporting/coaching moments, but the most memorable one would be when I was appointed the coach to the 2012 London Olympics.

Q: What’s your favourite quote?
A: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln

Q: What are you most excited about for 2021?
A: I will be most thrilled if we can eradicate COVID-19 and kickstart many of the major sporting events worldwide in 2021. We are all a deprived and hungry bunch for exciting sports action.

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Isa Halim, Head Coach

ActiveSG Football Academy (Bedok) &
AFA x Singapore Sports School DC

Q: What sport do you play? (besides Football)
A: I picked up mountain biking this year and never looked back since…

Q: My coaching philosophy is …
A: To have SPEED in tactical transition

Q: What’s your biggest motivation to coach?
A: To be able to share my experience and be part of the players’ football journey

Q: 3 key things that I advocate to all my students are…
A: Respect, hard work and sacrifice

Q: Who is your greatest inspiration in football?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo - he believed in his own ability when everyone doubted him

Q: Most memorable coaching moment so far?
A: Winning the COE U15 tournament as a school

Q: What is your exercise routine?
A: Aside from normal daily push-ups and sit-ups, I try to cycle at least 80-100 km per week on the trails.

Q: What are you most excited about for 2021?
A: I guess it’s for everyone to be able to enjoy football back as it was, playing with your teammates and friends

Q: Share one guiding advice for parents and participants
A: Trust the program and coach, and let the kids enjoy and express themselves.