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Every coach has a story, but few shine as brightly as that of Ratna Suffian, the newly minted WPL Coach of the Year, who joins us in this episode for an inspiring conversation.

We dive into his journey from curry puff seller to award-winning coach. We highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching women and the need for better support structures in their football development. He passionately reflects on his dedication to developing players' character alongside their technical skills, highlighting how humility, hard work, and emotional resilience pave the way for a successful coaching career. Our conversation take us through:

• Celebrating Coach Ratna's recent achievement 
• Transitioning from player to coach 
• Differentiating coaching styles: males vs. females 
• Growth of women's football in Singapore 
• Young girls' development and support systems 
• Overcoming challenges in women's football 
• Insights on youth and character development in sports 
• Investing in women's football: What needs to change 

Enjoy!