ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE SOCCER
OUR CITY, OUR CLUB
The first private football club to be affiliated with FAS, Little League
offers football clinics and training programmes for children aged 4 to 16. We create a fun, supportive environment where kids can develop their skills, build their confidence and grow as individuals. Little League also organises tournaments and leagues so that the children can experience competitive football.
WHAT WE DO
Little League is an expatriate football coaching company based in Singapore and with regional clubs in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. One of the largest providers of private football education in Southeast Asia, Little League teaches over 1,500 kids across Singapore and over 1,000 kids in Malaysia.
Organising football camps, tournaments, corporate training and school football sessions for over 18 years, our portfolio has included the likes of Zurich Insurance, AirAsia, Astro satellite TV and Standard Chartered as well as many of the leading international schools in the region.
In Malaysia, Little League runs the premier youth football development competition, the AirAsia KL Junior League and also works with the Dignity for Children Foundation to provide coaching sessions to refugees based in Kuala Lumpur.
OUR PROGRAMMES
TRAINING
Weekly training sessions at locations across Singapore, for children from 3 to 12 years old.
CAMPS
Regular soccer camps with a focus on having fun with football during school holidays.
LEAGUES
Competitive leagues and tournaments for youth soccer academies in Singapore.
SCHOOLS
Weekly CCA and ECA football sessions at leading international and private schools.
OUR COACHES
Paul Masefield
Club Owner
Paul played professional football in England, Ireland, Hong Kong and Singapore for clubs including Birmingham City, Preston North End and Sing Tao Sports Club before moving into coaching where he obtained his UEFA ‘A’ Licence and led teams including Sing Tao, Limerick Town FC, Preston North End and Stockport County.
Andy Johnston
General Manager
An ex-Southampton FC youth player, Andy moved into coaching after earning his BSc (Hons) in Sports Science from the University of Southampton. After completing his coaching badges in the UK and securing the role of Head Coach at Little League Soccer Malaysia, he went on to become the General Manager and then the Managing Director, overseeing operations in Malaysia and SIngapore.
Srdjan Lalic
Head Coach
Srdjan was a professional player, the most notable club being Palermo in Italy. He is also ex-Yugoslav international. With extensive experience in coaching in Serbia, as well as world wide player management services, ‘Lali’ is the right man to bring TCFC forward.
Chris Nathan
Assistant Head Coach
Chris is a very enthusiastic young coach, with an uncommon approach to the game for the South East Asian territory. His knowledge and devotion to the game are what separates him for the rest, there are only great things ahead for this young coach in the Future.
Mohamed Hakim Bin Abdullah
Head Coach, Little League Soccer
Hakim has been appointed as Head Coach of Little League Soccer and will work under Lali and Chris to develop players further down the TCFC/TCFA/Little League development ladder. Lali will, from time-to-time, use Hakim in TCFC sessions to further develop his skills.
Masrezwan Masturi
Coach, Little League Soccer
Still playing for local club Home United, longtime Singapore national team forward Masrezwan is passionate about sharing his exceptional football knowledge with youth players. And with over 75 professional goals to his name, he has plenty of experience to impart. Mas is currently completing his FAS C Coaching Licence.
DEVELOPMENT LADDER
LITTLE LEAGUE COE
Players’ first experience of the Turf City FC programme, the Little League Centre of Excellence introduces the basics of football in a supportive, relaxed environment.
TURF CITY ACADEMY
The second step in our development plan, Turf City Football Academy selects talented individuals from Little League and acts as the bridge between LL and TCFC.
Turf City Football Club
Reserved for the most talented players, TCFC aims to help elite boys and girls fulfill their true potential with clear pathways to professional sides in Europe and beyond.