Meet ANZA Soccer’s esteemed professional coaches!
Coach Yakob, right; Coach Putra centre; with ANZA Soccer players and parent volunteer coaches
With over 40 years of experience, ANZA Soccer emphasises a holistic approach to youth development, focusing on skill acquisition, teamwork, and personal growth. ANZA Soccer’s professional coaches play a pivotal role in developing our young players across every age group, from 3 – 18 years old. Below we meet some of the professional coaches who work to nurture ANZA Soccer’s athletes to excel both on and off the field.
1 Coach Yakob Hashim
Position: Goalkeeper
Played for: Police Sports Association and Singapore National Team
Favourite football team: Liverpool
Favourite player: Ronaldo
Advice to ANZA players: “You work hard in training. You will play hard in the game.”
2 Coach Iskandar Abdul Latiff
Position: Defender/Midfield
Played for: Balestier Central & Tampines Rovers (S.League), Singapore National U13 – U21
Favourite football team: Liverpool
Favourite player: Diego Maradona
Advice to ANZA players: “Learn how to play the game before you learn how to win.”
3 Coach Putra
Position: Forward
Played for: National Football Academy
Favourite football team: Manchester United
Favourite player: Kaka
Advice to ANZA players: “Train as if you’re the worst player, but play as though you’re the best.”
4 Coach L
Position: Goalkeeper
Played for: Active SG West
Favourite football team: Manchester United
Favourite player: Van Der Sar
Advice to ANZA players: “Training is where you pick up most of your football skills and knowledge.”
“Work hard, stay humble, and always play with passion”
5 Coach TM Ridwan
Position: Attacking Midfield
Played for: Selected National Youth Team
Favourite football team: Barcelona
Favourite player: Kevin Keegan
Advice to ANZA players: “Maintain discipline and a positive mindset.”
6 Coach Bob
Position: Goalkeeper
Played for: Admiralty SC
Favourite football team: Manchester United
Favourite player: Peter Schmeichel
Advice to ANZA players: “Either you WIN or LEARN from the loss and improve to become better.”
7 Coach Sugunan
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Played for: Singapore U23, Jurong FC, Woodlands Wellington FC, Sengkang Marine FC, Paya Lebar FC
Favourite football team: Liverpool FC
Favourite players: John Barnes and Jay Jay Okocha
Advice to ANZA players: “Always give 100% in training and matches with a smile on your face!”
8 Coach Hisham Roslan
Position: Defender/Midfield
Played for: Police SA
Favourite football team: France
Favourite player: Michel Platini
Advice to ANZA players: “Focus on attitude, fundamentals (tech skills and understanding), patience, and consistency.”
9 Groundsman Mohamad Noh
Position: Striker
Played for: Singapore Powers/Tampines Rover Youth
Favourite football team: Manchester United
Favourite player: Gianfranco Zola
Advice to ANZA players: “Work hard, stay humble, and always play with passion.”