The MLFA Coaching Team
Gavin McDermott - Head Coach
I consider myself very lucky to have the opportunity to work with so many bright, young people.
I have a UEFA Coaching Licence as well as a Sports Science and Education background.
I have been coaching since 1996 and teaching since 2001. I have worked for the MLS in the United States and Manchester United in the UK as well as teaching at both primary and secondary school level.
I am in my 2nd year of teaching at CDNIS and am thrilled to be part of a wonderful school.
I coach on ALL the programmes with the help of a fantastic team of coaches;
JD Cain - Coach
Mr. Cain has been teaching in the lower school at CDNIS for 7 years now.
He is also a committed sportsman and has been coaching children of all ages since he began teaching in 2001.
Mr. C specialities in basketball and hockey and will be coaching alongside Gavin in MLFA's Saturday Sports programme.
Joanne Siu - Assistant Coach (Early years specilaist)
Joanne is in her second year now as a classroom assistant at CDNIS.
Fun loving with bags of energy, the young kids in the PREP-G1 class love to have her around, as do I!
She is patient, caring and really understands the emotional needs of our youngest players.
Eugenia Cheng - Assistant Coach and Head Student Coach
As keen footballer and sports-person, Eugenia is a great role model to our young players. She is committed, trains hard and always wants to learn more.
Eugenia has been working with young people at the YMCA for around 2 years now and shows great skill and maturity beyond her years.
Eugenia is an essential part of MLFA's Monday and Wednesday classes.
Jasper Ngai - Assistant Coach (CDNIS student)
As captain of the CDNIS Varsity football team, Jasper knows the hard work that is needed to make it to the top.
Along with having great skills, Jasper has good relationships with the kids and is always there to give advice and support when it is needed.
Jasper is an essential part of MLFA's Wednesday and Saturday Sports classes.
Dominic Soong - Assistant Coach (CDNIS Student)
Michael Yuen - Assistant Coach (CDNIS student)
Mark Lo - Assistant Coach (CDNIS Student)
Ronald Leung - Assistant Coach (CDNIS student)