Our Team

Also, a Co-founder of MFA is Michael Chandler, who has been involved in Taiwanese football since the day he landed back in 1999. Responsible for inviting the FA of England to deliver coach education courses here in Taipei, with Michael attaining the Level 2 Licence. Michael has also achieved the FA Level 1 in Psychology, learning to target the needs of every player on an individual basis. Michael firmly believes it is fundamental to get to know the players personally to understand how to motivate and develop them. This is now fundamental throughout the MFA program. Michael is also very proud of his son, Andrew, who is an active member of MFA!

As co-founder of MFA who continues to drive and fine-tune the MFA unique program since 2004, Dan is currently working his way through his Coaching Badges, attaining the UEFA A Award (Level 4) in January 2019, the license is one level below the UEFA Pro Licence (the highest coaching qualification in football). A keen football player ever since he could walk and play at the highest level throughout his youth with Peterborough United. Dan led Taipei City Dragons on and off the field as they competed in Taiwan’s highest level (Division 1, now called the Taiwan Premier League) back in 2012. With over fifteen years coaching experience across all levels of Taiwanese football, he has the know-how in developing young players and mentoring MFA coaches.

Matt has been coaching both indoor and outdoor football since 2007. His qualifications cover general grassroots football, futsal as well as goalkeeping. From a very young age, he learned how to play football at school, and fell in love with the game after watching the World Cup as a child. Matt’s approach is to always have fun with the players with a simple philosophy ensuring the players have fun then they are more willing to come back and learn more.

An FA of England Level 2 Coach and a long-term resident of Taiwan, many of which on the field with MFA. Ian is a highly talented coach with energy and enthusiasm that inspires all those who work with him. Vastly experienced in challenging young players, he truly knows how to gain their respect.

Since graduating from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2006 Mike has worked as a soccer coach for over 11 years in Atlanta, Georgia and Taipei, Taiwan. He possesses the USA National D License in coaching and is continuing his journey up the coaching ladder. At Rhodes College he played varsity soccer for four years, earning MVP and team captain honors in his senior year. After graduating from College, he went on to play for two years for the semi-professional team in Atlanta named the Atlanta Silverbacks. He currently captains the Royal Blues Soccer team that plays in the Taiwan Football Premier League. As a soccer team captain and soccer coach, he developed both his leadership skills and a true appreciation of the importance of being a team player.