MLFA Coaching Staff
Gavin McDermott - Director and Head Coach
I consider myself very lucky and privilaged to have the opportunity to work with so many bright, young people here at CDNIS.
I was born and raised in the UK and have always loved the 'beautiful game'.
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 in the UK, New Zealand and in South Korea.
I am proud to be part of the CDNIS faculty as a High School PE teacher.
I proudly introduce what has to be the BEST coaching team here in Hong Kong and one that can rival any Football Academy in the world. All our coaches are FIFA Level 3 coaches and/or qualified teachers. Please see below;
Adam is a well qualified physical education professional and father of two.
Adam joined CDNIS as a PE teacher in 2009 and MLFA is proud to have Adam coach on our popular Saturday Sports programme.
Adam is also a keen footballer having grown-up playing the game alongside rugby in his native Australia.
Joanne Siu - Coach (Early years specialist)
Joanne is a well respected and experienced classroom assistant at CDNIS.
Joanne is fun loving with bags of energy in addition to having the required experience of working with MLFA's youngest players.
Joanne is patient, caring and really understands the emotional needs of all the children she works with.

Remis Poon - Coach (Goalkeeping expert)
AFC 'B' Licence Coach
Former professional football player here in Hong Kong
Over 10 years coaching experience
Studied overseas in Australia
Goalkeeper Coaching expert
Brian Lo
AFC 'B' Licence Coach
Over 10 years coaching experience
Technique expert for young players
Michael Yuen - Assistant Coach (CDNIS student)
Mark Lo - Assistant Coach (CDNIS Student)
Ronald Leung - Assistant Coach (CDNIS student)