SBA Basketball Trainers
Our trainers have trained and taken part in the toughest clubs and leagues in Singapore. We have committed our youth to this sport and won many medals for Singapore and our clubs. We imbue ourselves with the highest standard of sportsmanship and resilience. We take pride in coaching the next generation of players with our years of experiences and trainings.
Founder, Coach Wong Wei Long
SG National Men’s Basketball Players
Wong Wei Long Elite Basketball Camp at OCBC Arena Stadium featured by The Newspaper
Articles on Wei Long Basketball Career by Straits Times Singapore
Singapore Finest Wong Wei Long
LEON KWEK
Senior Coach & Singapore Slinger’s Player
Experience: 8 Years
Biography: Leon was selected to join the Singapore National Basketball Youth team at a tender age of 14, and is an active member of the Singapore National Basketball Men’s team. Where he assisted the team to a bronze medal at the 28th Southeast Asia Games. He is currently a proud member of the only local professional team, Singapore Slingers.
Leon Kwek Great Play in the Asean League
Basketball Career Achievements :2016/17 ASEAN Basketball League – 2nd
2015/16 ASEAN Basketball League – 2nd
2015 SEA Games – Bronze
2015 SEABA Championship – Bronze
2013 SEA Games – Bronze
Larry Liew
Senior Coach & Singapore Slinger’s Player
Experience: 8 Years
Biography: Larry was scouted to join the Singapore National Basketball youth team at the age of 14, undergoing the National Youth Programme, he was selected to be a Youth Olympian in 2010 where he and 3 other teammates are the only Youth Olympian in history. Then, he was recruited by the Singapore Slingers in 2014 to play in the ASEAN Basketball League and has been a key player in the team till today.
Larry Liew Great Play in the Asean League
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emb-WGSv6u8
Basketball Career Achievements :2010 ASEAN School Games – Silver
2011 ASEAN School Games – Bronze
2013 & 2014 Singapore Division 1 – Champion
2016 – 2018 Singapore Division 1 – First runner-up
2018 FIBA Qualifiers Asia Cup – 3rd
2018 – 2019 ASEAN Basketball League – 2nd
Ng Kian Hao
Senior Coach & Singapore National Player
Experience: 8 Years
Biography: Ng Kian Hao has been competing in the game of basketball since young and was scouted at the age of 17 to represent Singapore schools in the ASEAN school games. Well-known for his speed and dribbling skills he held leadership roles for captain in the Singapore schools and SIM.
Currently, Kian Hao is playing in the national team and Singapore Slingers development team.
Wu Qing De
Senior Coach & Singapore Slinger’s Player
Experience: 8 Years
Biography: At a tender age of 19, Qing De was invited to join the Singapore National Basketball Men’s team and has been a member of the team ever since. Qing De then started with the Singapore Slingers as a part-time player, and later on deferred school for a year in order to pursue his professional career with the Singapore Slingers and entered the organization as a full-time player.
Wu Qingde – Player of the Game | ASEAN Basketball League 2015-2016
Russel Low
Senior Coach
Biography: Russel Low, a well-known figure in the local basketball scene with his appearances in the National Team and Singapore Slingers. His 6’6 frame allows him to tower over his defenders which makes him one of the easiest players to spot on the court. With the special built, he has proven his dominance in the local scene as he has earned Most Valuable Player award in most of the league he has stepped foot on and left his footprints as a dominating force whenever he has been.
His decorated playing career consist of 2 Bronze Medal in the SEA Games 2013 and 2015, Bronze medals in SEABA 2015, Gold Medals in the SEABA Stankovic 2014 and having earned MVP honours in the Division A and C inter-school basketball and National Basketball League Division 1.
SG National Women’s Basketball Players
Our Prestige Trainers
Jia Jia
Senior Coach & Singapore National Women’s Player
Biography: Jia Jia, a proud member of Singapore’s National Women’s Team which recently bagged home a bronze medal at the 2015 Women’s SEABA Championship held in Malacca, Malaysia which is Singapore’s only medal in the past 15 years for Women’s basketball. As a coach, she has vast experience working alongside local and international students for the past 9 years.
Eng Mun Ling
Senior Coach & Singapore National Women’s Player
Biography: Mun Ling was selected into the national youth squad at the age of 15 despite picking up basketball at 13. She also secured the opportunity to represent Singapore for the 6th Asean School Games. Currently in her 3rd year playing for Republic Polytechnic, she managed to lead the team in POL-ITE to 2 bronze medals in 2015 and 2016.
Diane Seow
Senior Coach & Singapore National Women’s Player
Biography: Diane Seow, selected in the national youth girls team at the age of 14 has been a key member of the squad because of her never-say-die attitude. Now, she is a part of the National Women’s team that will look to fight for a medal in the 2017 Southeast Asia Games. Her tenacity and aggressiveness towards basketball has been the key in her success in the sport.
Muqi
Senior Coach
Biography: Muqi has been playing basketball for 10 years. Then, She got chosen for Jr.NBA Top 5 girls in 2016 to compete in China with players from other ASEAN countries. In 2018, she got chosen to participate in ASEAN School Games in Malaysia. With her experience in basketball, she also participated in WABL at Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia to compete with the others prestigious club.
Lek Wei
Senior Coach
Biography: Lek Wei has been competing in the game of basketball for 13 long years where he have trained under numerous coaches from all over the world such as China and Phillippines. Well known for his leadership he has helmed numerous leadership roles from captain of the basketball team to Singapore Armed Force 2nd Sergeant and Instructor in the Armour Training Institute. With his successful military background, he is very capable in gaining respect from people which translate into his outstanding ability to grasp student’s attention with his tone and voice.
Mervyn Lee
Senior Coach
Biography:Mervyn Lee, a 5 year veteran in the National Basketball League (Division 2), someone whom has been known for his sweet shooting stroke from the floor. Despite being plagued with multiple injuries in his career, he never allow them to stop him for striving to be at his best whenever he is on the court. Many would be deceived by his huge frame, as he has a soft heart for the younger generation. He started his coaching career a year ago because he want to help kids grow the passion for the game just like he had.
Mervyn possess a unique skill in interacting with kids and always share a special bond that goes beyond the basketball court, which explains why most of his trainee loves being around his training sessions as he provide them with the environment like home.
Muhammad Nur Alfilail
Senior Coach
Biography: Alfi played in Singapore Division 1 Man local team for more than a decade. Would like to be known as Alfi as he thinks his name is too long for people to pronounce. With the accumulated amount of experience, he would be able to equip/impart knowledge to the trainees. Engaging and friendly while remaining strict to his coaching, that is the Alfi style.
“Attitude is a choice” a quote Alfi would use. He has high patience and acceptance of his trainees.
Bryan Lau
Senior Coach
Biography: Bryan has been with SBA over a year now, forging the way for new generations of student-athletes. Been playing the game for many years, has given him insights into how he would mold the new generations. He is also the head coach for SBA under 10 boys category. Clenching 2nd for CBL U10 team the past season.
Coach Bryan philosophy “Offense will win games but the defense will win the championship.” Strict at his coaching especially if his players are slacking on the defensive end. He is very defensive-minded for basketball.
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Jonas Tay
Senior Coach
Biography: Jonas Tay, had a decorated youth career as he was selected into the national youth squad from 2010-2013 and have won multiple awards such as Singapore Schools Sport council Colours award from 2012 and 2013. Upon graduating from Presbyterian High School, he helped Temasek Polytechnic win the POL-ITE crown in 2014 where he was a key contributor in the team.
Though having a skinny body, he compensates that with his extraordinary shooting range which put his defenders at bay. He started coaching to impart his knowledge in the art of shooting and serves as a way to give back to the sport for what it has helped him along his career.
Zhou Zhen Qiang
Senior Coach
Biography:Zhen Qiang, a talented point guard and a proud member of the national team. He possess high basketball IQ and skill level which allows him to compete against foreign talent which was proven in the Singapore Pro-am league where he played for his club team Adroit.
With his high basketball IQ, he has the ability think beyond the scenarios and allows him to be an excellent coach as he is able to predict events in the course of the game. His trainees are well-equipped with skills and basketball knowledges as he stressed them in trainings which allows them to compete at a high level during their games.
Our Senior Trainers
Coaches that competed for Singapore National Team and Played in Major Leagues in Singapore as well as overseas tournaments.
Toh Qing Huang
Larry Liew
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Qing Huang is an active member in the Singapore National Basketball Men’s team. He is a member of the local professional team, Singapore Slingers. In 2014, Qing Huang assisted his team to win many competitions. His team, Adroit Sports Association, came in first in the Pro-Am Basketball League tournament in which he was awarded the Young Player of the Year award. In the same year, the Singapore National Basketball Men’s team clinched 1st position in the 2014 SEABA Stankovic Cup, and 2nd position in the 9th SEABA Champions Cup for Men.
Larry was scouted to join the Singapore National Basketball youth team at the age of 14, undergoing the National Youth Programme, he was selected to be a Youth Olympian in 2010 where he and 3 other teammates are the only Youth Olympian in history. Then, he was recruited by the Singapore Slingers in 2014 to play in the ASEAN Basketball League and has been a key player in the team till today.
Wu QIng De
Leon Kwek
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
At a tender age of 19, Qing De was invited to join the Singapore National Basketball Men’s team and has been a member of the team ever since. Qing De then started with the Singapore Slingers as a part-time player, and later on deferred school for a year in order to pursue his professional career with the Singapore Slingers and entered the organization as a full-time player.
Leon was selected to join the Singapore National Basketball Youth team at a tender age of 14, and is an active member of the Singapore National Basketball Men’s team. Where he assisted the team to a bronze medal at the 28th Southeast Asia Games. He is currently a proud member of the only local professional team, Singapore Singers.
Chu Jia Jia
Diane Seow
Senior Coach
Senior Coach
Jia Jia, a proud member of Singapore’s National Women’s Team which recently bagged home a bronze medal at the 2015 Women’s SEABA Championship held in Malacca, Malaysia which is Singapore’s only medal in the past 15 years for Women’s basketball. As a coach, she has vast experience working alongside local and international students for the past 9 years.
Diane Seow, selected in the national youth girls team at the age of 14 has been a key member of the squad because of her never-say-die attitude. Now, she is a part of the National Women’s team that will look to fight for a medal in the 2017 Southeast Asia Games. Her tenacity and aggressiveness towards basketball has been the key in her success in the sport.
Eng Mun Ling
Senior Coach
Mun Ling was selected into the national youth squad at the age of 15 despite picking up basketball at 13. She also secured the opportunity to represent Singapore for the 6th Asean School Games. Currently in her 3rd year playing for Republic Polytechnic, she managed to lead the team in POL-ITE to 2 bronze medals in 2015 and 2016.