Forrest Li, Lion City Sailors FC Chairman, sheds insight on how he envisions the academy to become a world-class centre of elite youth development for Singapore, contributing to the local football ecosystem from players through to non-playing staff supporting their development. Investing in a youth academy highlights Lion City Sailors' commitment to investing in the long-term potential of Singapore football.
Luka Lalic, LCS Football Academy Technical Director, shares how the academy curriculum is based on best practices of top academies around the world, giving aspiring footballers the best chance of breaking new ground and carving out a successful career in professional football. Academy success is more than just results, but also changing mindsets about football in Singapore.
Tan Li Yu, LCS Football Academy General Manager, elaborates on how the academy decided to work with Luka as our technical director, and that we will have a highly-qualified backroom set-up with a full suite of specialists and staff to provide the best support to our players - including nutritionists, sports psychologists, sports doctors and video analysts. This benefits everyone and anyone who learns football with us at LCS Football Academy, from beginners.
