Premier League: Liverpool FC to open an academy in Singapore, its fourth in Asia

Liverpool FC (Premier League), in collaboration with the football school network WFC Sports Management, has launched an academy for children aged 5 to 17 in Singapore, announced the English club on 12/01/2022. This is the fourth academy to be opened in Asia by the club, which is already present in China, Japan and Hong Kong (see below).

"With the programme kicking off in just a few months, the young players will advance their skills on and off the pitch, developing their technical, tactical, physical, mental and social capabilities through age-specific coaching sessions. A wide range of year-round programmes are planned, including ongoing player development sessions and soccer schools in the holiday season," said Liverpool FC.

"Through the unique coaching methods of Liverpool FC, there will also be a focus on improving key life skills of the young participants, such as communication, teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving and organisation. The implementation and development of the coaching programme will be overseen by an LFC lead coach, who will be based in Singapore to head up…