John Wayne Berry

As an AFC "A" Diploma-certified coach with over a decade of leadership in elite youth development, I am uniquely positioned to drive the success of your academy program both on and off the pitch. I have an extensive track record as a Lead Coach for multiple academy age groups within Singapore's national Unleash The Roar! project and the Balestier Khalsa FC U21 squad, consistently delivering high-performance standards in daily training and competitive fixtures. My expertise includes managing school-based ECA programmes and weekend leagues, ensuring tactical progression and discipline.

Furthermore, my Degree in Logistics Management makes me a specialist in managing international tournament travel, having previously coordinated complex overseas itineraries and lodging for traveling squads. I bridge the gap between elite tactical theory and precise operational execution to foster a professional environment for high-potential athletes.

Assistant Football Coach / Lead Coach (Deyi Secondary) - National Youth Sports Institute / Unleash The Roar! - Singapore

(2025-11)

• Lead Coach: Direct tactical development for elite academy age groups under the national high-performance framework.
• ECA Delivery: Execute daily training sessions within a school-based football academy (SFA) environment.

Assistant Coach (U21 – Singapore Premier League) - Balestier Khalsa Football Club - Singapore

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

• Competitive Fixtures: Strategized and managed player deployment for elite U21 squad matches in a professional league setting.
• Team Leadership: Supported the Head Coach in maintaining discipline and cohesion among professional-track athletes.

Assistant Football Coach / Lead Coach (Jurongville Secondary) - National Youth Sports Institute / Unleash The Roar! - Singapore

(2022-03 - 2025-11)

• League Success: Led the squad to multiple NSG championship titles through strategic periodization and game intelligence.
• ECA Integration: Managed technical training and theory sessions within the school-based high-performance pathway.

Academy General Manager / Head of Partnerships and Head Coach - Sporting CP Soccer Academy (Singapore) - Singapore

(2021-01 - 2022-03)

• Academy Leadership: Acted as Lead Coach for competitive U14 age groups and managed strategic academy operations.

Program Director / Coach - Coerver Coaching Singapore - Singapore

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• International Tournaments: Managed end-to-end logistics, including transport and lodging, for traveling overseas squads.
• Daily Sessions: Delivered daily technical coaching sessions across multiple age groups at GEMS World Academy.

Academy Manager / Head Coach - Saint Michael's Soccer Academy (SMSA) - Singapore

(2016-08 - 2018-12)

• Weekend Leagues: Directed large-scale Saturday operations for 300+ players across multiple venues and age groups.
• Travel Logistics: Coordinated international itineraries for youth squads traveling for overseas competitions.

Bachelor of Commerce - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Curtin University (2013)

Basic Sports Science - Sports Science - Republic Polytechnic