TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT E -NEWSLETTER MONTH of August 2018 COACH EDUCATION Discussing and mapping out the principles and fundamentals of the Coaching Convention as stipulated by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Tutor Refresher Workshop FAS Technical Director Michel Sablon briefing the coaches in attendance on the rationale and objectives of the refresher syllabus Head of Coach Education Vincent Subramaniam going through the key aspects of the tutor refresher workshop Filming of training session conducted by Coach Robbie showcasing the FAS football philosophy FAS Coaching Philosophy embedded on film and print FAS Staff Coach Robbie Servais together with officials and participants involved in the film making session Singapore Premier League Pre-Match Grassroots Activity Players from ACS (Primary) enjoying the training session with our engaging and enthusiastic grassroots coaches A photo opportunity with our home grown Young Lions players after an enjoyable workout which concluded with a meet and greet session before the SPL match between Young Lions vs. Brunei Darussalam FAS U-14 Team In the Spirit of Friendship and Close Collaboration with out Thai counterparts Match Date Location Result 01 FAS U-14 Team vs. Prawet FC 11 August YIshun Stadium Won 3 - 1 A Memento for both teams after a satisfying game FAS U-14 League Team Managers’ Meeting The opening address by FAS Technical Director Michel Sablon General Manager for Youth Development S Rajan informing and updating the respective team managers of the participating teams on the rationale and objectives of the League FAS U-14 League Our FFA U-18 taking the top spot and FFA U-17 trailing in 3rd spot at stage 13 of the Centre of Excellence U-19 League FFA U-18 Team 2018 Our FFA U-16 Team clinches the top spot whist our U-15 Team are in 5 spot in the Tier 1 League table for the FAS Centre of Excellence U-16 League Fitness Testing for FFA U-17 and U-18 Players at the Republic Polytechnic – FAS Centre of Excellence For Football Science Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening tool designed to identify compensatory movement patterns that are indicative of increased injury risk and inefficient movement that causes reduced performance. Nordboard measures and monitor hamstring strength and imbalance. To understand how our players compare with evidence-based norms. To identify if and when our players deviate from what we expect, so that we can intervene and, where possible, avoid injury. The whole objective of these 2 tests is to prevent injury and maximising players availability in training and games. Moving forward, in order to improve the players in their physical development, these tests will be done in the early part of the year for athlete profiling and as reference for the respective fitness coaches to individualise the player's program according to their deficiencies. Our National U-16 Team departed to Surabaya, Indonesia to participate in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) U-16 Championships. The team departed on 27 July for the tournament to play against Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei DS in Group B. The final standings are as follows : Our National U-16 Team departed to Surabaya, Indonesia on 27 July to participate in the Asean Football Federation U-16 Championships. The team played against Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam in Group B Match Date Location Result 02 Singapore vs. Laos 01 August Joko Samudro Lost 1 - 2 Stadium First 11s against Laos (Courtesy of AFF Website) Match Date Location Result 07 Singapore vs. 03 August Joko Samudro Lost 1 - 3 Thailand Stadium First 11s against Thailand Match Date Location Result 13 Singapore vs. 05 August Joko Samudro Lost 0 - 4 Malaysia Stadium Our First 11s against Malaysia Causeway Derby Match Date Location Result 16 Singapore vs. Brunei 07 August Joko Samudro Won 5 - 0 Darussalam Stadium First 11s against Brunei Darussalam Spirit of Fairplay and Sportsmanship Keeping our players up to date with their academic tasks whilst participating in overseas tournaments Formed in 2001, Promisedland Community Services (PCS) has been dedicated to provide help and social service to cancer patients, needy families, children and youths. FAS Head of Goalkeeping Rameshpal Singh inspiring the audience on the development of character through football Presentation of jersey in appreciation to our Guest of Honour, the Member of Parliament for Bukit Batok SMC Mr. Murali Pillai FIFA MA SEMINAR FOR REFEREES The four-day seminar, which took place from Thursday, 2nd through to Sunday, 5th August, was organised by the FAS to update local referees on the latest amendments made to the Laws of the Game Our FAS Football Academy Under-17 and Under-18 boys assisted in the practical sessions by creating scenarios to hone the referees’ decision-making skills in areas like offside situations. A total of 30 referees officiating in the Singapore Premier League attended the FIFA/Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Referees Seminar 2018 conducted by FIFA Referee Instructors Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh and Ganesan s/o Maniam, as well as local instructors In Preparation For the Challenge Cup 2018 Match Date Location Result 01 FFA U-18 vs. Albirex 25 August Jurong East Lost 3 - 5 Niigata Reserves Stadium Pre-Match handshake with our Japanese counterparts Our First 11s Match Date Location Result 01 Singapore Schools Selection 25 August Shah Alam Lost 0 - 2 vs. Selangor Sports School Stadium Our First 11s The Team Behind the Team .