Meet Calvin, coach at the french football academy !

Tell us about yourself 

I am originally from Malaysia. After college, I left Malaysia to further my education in professional accountancy in London. While there, I met my wife, who is from New Jersey. We were married in 2000 and moved to Philadelphia a year and a half later, before relocating to New York City in 2005. I spent 11 years in New York working in finance within the fashion industry. As our children reached school age, our family moved to Jersey City for their education, where we continue to reside today.

What type of coaching degree do you have and Where did you get it ?

US Soccer National D Coaching License

Tell us about your soccer player experience ?

I played competitively for my high school teams in Malaysia until severe knee injuries brought that chapter to an end. While living in New York City, I stayed connected to the game by playing in a recreational league through my company. My favorite position is defensive midfield.

When did you join the FFF ?

2023 (late August)

What is your coaching philosophy ?

Applying a holistic approach
Preparing the player’s mind, body, and spirit
To enjoy playing and learning the game
While developing technical and tactical mastery
at the highest standard

Guiding players to learn naturally
through discovery, exploration, and experimentation
Finding different ways to achieve objectives and solve problems
Individually and collectively

What is your favorite team and best player ?

My favorite team is Man City and Messi is the best player

Calvin Ho