Singapore, August  2024- In a landmark move poised to elevate the future of football training, the oldest football club in Singapore Balestier Khalsa FC has announced a dynamic new partnership with Koach Hub! The agreement marks a significant milestone for the club, renowned for its commitment to nurturing football talent for the country. By integrating Koach Hub’s advanced platform, the Tigers are set to gain unprecedented insights into player performance, injury prevention, and tactical improvements.

The core of this partnership is the utilization of Koach Hub to boost player development and digitize the club’s operations. The platform will provide Balestier Khalsa’s coaching staff with data on various aspects of player performance, including game statistics, injuries, and training performance metrics. This data-driven approach will enable coaches to tailor training programs to individual needs, optimize performance, and reduce the risk of injuries.

Commenting on the partnership, Tariq Cassim, CEO of Koach Hub, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with Balestier Khalsa FC in our shared mission to cultivate the next generation of football talent in Singapore. Their dedication to excellence in football and our technological capabilities create a perfect synergy. We look forward to seeing how our data-driven approach will contribute to the club’s success and the growth of its players.”

Darwin Jalil, President of Balestier Khalsa further added “As a club, we have been actively searching for partners and technological solutions to remain relevant connecting to the younger generation of players. Koach embodies that synergy which allows us to manage the organization better and have tracking capabilities on their development. We are also excited on future enhancements that Koach will be introducing which will be a holistic solution for clubs like us. 

Given the current trends amongst youth, this solution creates an environment within football which is interactive yet allowing data collection for coaches and administrators. Data plays a big part of the sport today and we are very excited in what lies ahead with this partnership.”

With this partnership, Balestier Khalsa is not only enhancing its training processes but also setting a precedent for how data analytics can reshape the landscape of sports development in Singapore. Football fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching how this innovative collaboration unfolds and its impact on the future of the Tigers.

Balestier Khalsa FC founded in 1898, also known as the oldest football club in Singapore.  The club has claimed victory in the Singapore Cup, Singapore League Cup and the Singapore FA Cup, while also competing in the Singapore Premier League. The club is also the first in Singapore to bring in two foreign players for the 1989 season.

Established in 2021 and a proud recipient of Sport Singapore’s InnoGrant, Koach Hub is a sports tech startup with clients in 13 countries. For more info, please visit koachhub.com