Meet The Coaches

Our Dedicated Team

For the love of the game, they are giving

back to the game that has taught them so

much on the field and in life.

Justin Lum

Justin is the president of Eastern Rebels Rugby. His main objective is to make rugby accessible to kids in Singapore from all walks of life.

In his secondary school and college days, he played rugby for Raffles Institution. At tertiary level he represented SMU. He then continued to play for Singapore Cricket Club.

At the international level, he has represented the Singapore in Combined Schools, Under-19 15s and the national 7's team

Damian Pereira

Damian is no stranger in the rugby fraternity both locally and regionally. His vast experience spans from coaching at school level, club level and right up to the national team.

He was the head coach at ACS (Barker Road) for 11 years. He was also a coach for Singapore Cricket Club for 34 years. Between 2000 and 2016, Damien also had the honour of coaching the Singapore Under 19 and Senior team.

Throughout the years, Damian has earned the following certifications :

1995 – 1996: Accredited Australian Rugby Union Level 2

2000 : IRB level Three Coaching Course. Train the Trainer

2001 – 2002: Accredited Australian Rugby Union Level 3

2003 : National Coaching Accreditation Program
Successfully completed Level 2 Theory and Technical Courses

2003 : Singapore Sports Council Workshop on Enhancing Coaching Effectiveness Through Mental and Life Skills Training

2004 : National Institute of Education - Workshop on Coaching Young Children

2004 : SRU Elite Coaching Seminar, by Warren Robillard and Matt Ryan

2004 : SRU SMART - Train the Trainer

2007 : MOE - Coaching Accreditation

2009 : Certificate in Counselling

2012 : National Coaching Accreditation Program Technical Level 3

Teo Cheng Kiat

In his school days, Cheng Kiat played rugby for Victoria School and Saint Andrew's Junior College. At club level, he played for Singapore Armed Forces, Blacks and Singapore Cricket Club.

Previously, he has also assisted Singapore Cricket Club's youth developement programme

He has completed the World Rugby Level 1 - Coaching 15s course.

Malcolm David Retnam

Malcolm has been involved in rugby for more than 25 years as a player and coach.

He is a highly qualified coach having earned the following certifications :

World Rugby Trainer
World Rugby Coaching 15s Level 2
World Rugby Strength & Conditioning Level 2
World Ruby Coaching 7s Level 1
World Rugby 1^st Aid in Rugby Level 1/ARIS
Standard First Aid & CPR AED
World Rugby Match Commissioner

Mohamad Syafiq

Syafig has played rugby for Bedok Kings. He has also represented Singapore in various age-group tournaments.

He has obtained certifications in First Aid and Basic Life Support.

Syafiq wants to give back to the community He is a firm believer that sports transcends languages and is a powerful tool that can be used to nurture both kids and adults.

Alfred Lee

Alfred is a seasoned player for the Singapore national team, representing the nation from 1976 to 1990.

In that period, he has played in 4 Hong Kong 7's, 3 ARFU and 4 MRU tournaments.

He then turned to coaching where he was the team manager/ assistant forwards coach for ACS Barker Road (1998 - 2003) and SCC Colts (1998 - 2007).

Timothy Mark James

Certification obtained:
IRB Level 3 Coach
NZRFU/Massey University – Diploma in Sports Coaching (RUGBY)
ARU – Level 2 Coach

Rugby coaching experience:
Coached Singapore Cricket Club 2014-15 Rugby Season

Jan 1999 – Dec 2000 Singapore Rugby Union, Singapore
Regional Development Manager & National Team Coach
Responsibilities:
• Reported to the Chief Executive Officer
• Managed a team of 25 coaches & administrators
• Coached Blacks RFC

Achievements/Highlights:
• Successfully implemented detailed plans and programmes for all levels of rugby within Singapore – namely a nationwide comprehensive training & coaching development programme

Apr 1997 – Oct 1998 National Sports Council of Malaysia
Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN)
National Rugby Coach & Technical Adviser - KL Commonwealth Games (SUKOM 98)
Responsibilities:
• Reported to the Director General (MSN)
• Managed a team of “professional” athletes as well as a dedicated team of sport science professionals
Achievements/Highlights:
• Successfully coached the Malaysian National Team for the 16th Commonwealth Games
• Planned and executed the Malaysian Rugby Union’s strategic plan
• Provided consultation for all coaching, training and other programmes organized by the National Sports Council and the relevant National bodies

Mar 1994 – Apr 1997 Fiji Rugby Football Union, Suva, Fiji
National Sports Association
www.fijirugbyunion.com
National Coaching Development Manager

Achievements/Highlights
• Successfully implemented detailed plans & programmes for elite, senior, ladies junior and schools rugby
• Developed excellence in all aspects of rugby development
• Responsible for developing engagement programmes with major rugby union playing nations both regionally and internationally.

Ng Xian Wen

“Rugby is a hooligan’s game played by gentlemen” - Winston Churchill

This is a quote that Xian Wen truly believes in. This sport taught him so much during his early years and it made him the person that he is today today.

Rugby builds character and strength. Through Eastern Rebels, he wishes to reach out to young individuals who might not have found their goals in life, but when that day comes, they will have the character and never-say-die attitude to withstand whatever that comes in their way.

Xian Wen started playing rugby when he was at ACS (Baker Road). He continued playing when he was completing his tertiary education at Republic Polytechnic.

He now coaches the Eastern Rebels.

Sean Wee

Sean has played rugby for more than 20 years. He started playing at ACS Primary and then continued at ACS (Barker Road), Yishun Junior College and National University of Singapore. and Oldham Rugby Club.

For all that that he has learnt and gained from rugby, he wants to give back to the rugby community to help nurture the next generation of players.

Md. Muzmamir Tan

Muzmamir started playing rugby at ACS Junior and then at ACS (Barker Road)

He then played at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Nanyang Technological University.

He was the President of Ngee Ann Polytechnic rugby club and also coached NTU's Hall 7 and 10 for the inter-halls games,

Kenneth Khoo

For Kenneth, the benefits of rugby extend beyond the physical aspects. Although he is usually the smallest player on the field, playing rugby has fostered his confidence and mental strength over the years. Till this day, he remains grateful to all his coaches and team mates. Playing rugby throughout the crucial years of his teenage years gave him a sense of belonging, instilled discipline and developed his mental strength. Kenneth wants to give back to rugby what he have gained throughout his playing years and be the person his coaches was to him, to these kids. Kenneth started playing rugby at ACS Junior and the ACS (Barker Road). At tertiary level, he played for Singapore Polytechnic and Singapore Institute of Management. At club level, he played for Wanderers Rugby Football Club.

Richmond Ong

Rugby playing experiences:
2001 – 2003: St. Andrew’s Junior School (Contact Rugby)
2009 – 2012: St. Andrew’s Alumni (Contact Rugby/Touch Rugby)
2012 : Blacks Rugby Football Club (Contact Rugby)
2013 – 2014: Saints Rugby Football Club (Contact Rugby)
2014 – 2017: Singapore Institute of Management (Contact Rugby)
2018 – Present: Potong Pasir Pirates Touch (Touch Rugby)

Rugby coaching experiences:
2015: Saints Rugby Football Club (Touch Rugby)
Bukit Batok Secondary School (Contact Rugby)
2017: Damai Primary School (Contact Rugby)
2018: Singapore Institute of Management (Contact Rugby)
2018 – Present : Nanyang Junior College (Touch Rugby)
Potong Pasir Pirates Touch (Touch Rugby)
2020: Damai Primary School (Contact Rugby)
Eastern Rebel Rugby Academy (Contact Rugby)

Rugby management experiences:
2011 – 2016: Saints Rugby Football Club (Club Secretary/Assistant Secretary)
2017: Singapore National Under-15, 7-a-side, Team Manager
Singapore Rugby Union, National League 2017/2018 Tournament Director
2018 – Present: Oldham (Rugby), Team Manager

Meet The Coaches

Our Dedicated Team

For the love of the game, they are giving

back to the game that has taught them so

much on the field and in life.

Justin Lum

Damian Pereira

Teo Cheng Kiat

Malcolm David Retnam

Mohamad Syafiq

Alfred Lee

Timothy Mark James

Ng Xian Wen

Sean Wee

Md. Muzmamir Tan

Kenneth Khoo

Richmond Ong

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Justin Lum

Damian Pereira

Teo Cheng Kiat

Malcolm David Retnam

Mohamad Syafiq

Alfred Lee

Timothy Mark James

Ng Xian Wen

Sean Wee

Md. Muzmamir Tan

Kenneth Khoo

Richmond Ong