Dan Hook is the resident Manchester City Football School coach at Dwight School Hanoi, bringing a lifelong passion for football and youth development to his work. With coaching experience across England, Qatar, the United States, and Asia, Dan has built a global perspective on player development and education. A former classroom teacher for nine years, he now coaches full-time, focusing on personalized learning, confidence-building, and long-term development. He leads one of Vietnam’s only Manchester City Football School programs, offering students world-class coaching in a unique and inspiring environment.

Academy Director at Global Football Innovation Academy

Jack Rozier is a seasoned youth soccer leader and coach currently serving as Operations Director at California Magic Soccer Club, where he helps shape club culture, programming, and player development across all ages and levels. With coaching experience dating back to 2006, Jack holds a USSF C License and a strong background in methodology, leadership, and club administration, drawing on global learning experiences with elite academies and federations. He’s passionate about using soccer to build community, develop coaches and players, and inspire lifelong growth both on and off the pitch.

Mike (Michael) Salmon is a former English professional goalkeeper with a 21-year playing career, making over 400 league appearances for clubs including Charlton Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Wrexham, and Ipswich Town. After retiring, he moved into coaching and player development, working with Arsenal, the Vancouver Whitecaps, and in Major League Soccer. He currently serves as Senior Coordinator, Player Development, where he coordinates the BCSPL Implementation Plan and oversees Technical Service Plan initiatives, including goalkeeper development and coaching within the Provincial Program.

Radojica “Raca” Ristić is a Serbian former professional footballer and seasoned coach now leading youth football development in the United States. After playing professionally in Serbia and Hungary, he transitioned into coaching with a UEFA ‘A’ License and has held leadership roles including Director of Coaching / Director at HTX West Soccer Club, where he oversees club culture, training methodology, and player pathways for youth teams. Ristić is known for his focus on strong technical foundations, developmental environments, and coaching philosophy shaped by international playing and coaching experience.