With a solid 15-year background in playing basketball, Rui Jie have transitioned into coaching over the past 5 years, working with a diverse age range from 4 to 18 years old. Coaching is a profound passion for him, primarily because it offers an opportunity to impart the wisdom and experiences of the game to the upcoming generation of athletes. Witnessing their growth on and off the court is immensely rewarding and fulfilling. He take great joy in being a part of their journey as they develop into better players and better individuals.

Playing Career:

• Represented Min Yi and Siglap for Milo Cup (2010-2015)
• Achieved 2nd Runner Up in Milo Cup (2014)
• Represented Temasek Polytechnic for POLITE & Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games (IVP) (2014-2018, 2020)
• Represented SIM for Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games (IVP) (2020)
• Achieved Champion title in POLITE (2014, 2015)
• Secured 1st Runner Up in POLITE (2016)
• Champion in IVP (2020)
• 1st Runner Up in IVP (2016)
• 2nd Runner Up in IVP (2015, 2017)
• Represented Siglap, SAFSA, Paya Lebar & SBA for National Basketball League Men’s Open Division (2016-2023)
• Represented SBA for Rigorer Mens 3×3 (2022)
• Earned 2nd Runner Up in Rigorer Mens 3×3 (2022)
• Secured 2nd Runner Up in National Basketball League Men’s Open Division (2023)
• Represented Paya Lebar CSC for National Community Games (Zonal and National) (2023)
• Achieved Champion title in National Community Games (Zonal and National) (2023)

Coaching Career:

• SBA U14BD3 – 2nd Runner Up, Singapore Premier Basketball League (2022)
• SBA U14BD2 – 3rd Runner Up, Singapore Premier Basketball League (2022)
• Teck Ghee Primary School Junior Girls Gold Tier – National School Games (2022)
• Teck Ghee Primary School Senior Girls – National School Games (2023)
• Teck Ghee Primary School Junior Girls Gold Tier – National School Games (2023)
• U14 Boys (SBA) – Rigorer Youth Cup (2023)
• Men’s Open (Paya Lebar) – 2nd Runner Up, Pesta Sukan Men’s Open (2023)

His journey in basketball has been a dual one—both as a player and a coach. This duality has enabled him to share his experiences and knowledge with young athletes and foster their growth in the sport and in life.