Hiu-Ming Chan Appointed Technical Consultant of Taichung Rock FC to Drive Long-Term Development

Inspiring Players

Taichung Rock FC is pleased to announce the appointment of Coach Hiu-Ming Chan as Technical Consultant, joining the club to help launch its long-term development blueprint.

With extensive international football experience and professional expertise, Coach Chan will assist in establishing a comprehensive technical system spanning the first team and youth academy. His role will foster player potential and cultivate new talent, driving sustained growth across the Taiwan Football Premier League and youth systems.

Shaping Champions

Coach Chan will lead the club’s long-term technical planning, developing systematic training guidelines and implementation plans aligned with the club’s unified playing style and training philosophy.

His arrival marks a new stage in the preparation of Taichung Rock’s youth academy, which will introduce structured long-term training programmes and an internal coach development system. Through professional education and continuous development, the club aims to create a fully supportive training environment and a championship-winning culture, making professionalism the common language for both players and coaches.

Local Pride

Since its founding, Taichung Rock FC has been dedicated to nurturing local football talent and embedding itself within the Taichung community.

Coach Chan has a deep understanding of the importance of local football culture. Drawing on his years of experience in professional Asian football, he will help the club strengthen ties with the community, from youth training to grassroots initiatives, ensuring the spirit of professional football takes root and thrives in Taichung.

This exchange goes beyond technical guidance; it embodies the club’s belief in “making the local community a source of pride.”

Global Influence

On the international stage, Coach Chan will leverage his overseas network and professional insight to help the club expand its global partnerships and establish a development model with international competitiveness.

Taichung Rock FC regards the appointment of Coach Chan as a crucial step towards systematisation, professionalisation, and internationalisation. The club will continue to pursue its goals of “Inspiring Players, Shaping Champions, Local Pride, Global Influence,” creating a long-term future for Taiwanese football.

Professional Qualifications

• AFC Professional Coaching License (AFC Pro License)

• AFC Coaching Instructor Qualification

• Hong Kong Football Association Coaching Instructor Qualification

• AFC Elite Status Training Instructor Qualification

• FIFA Grassroots Development Instructor Qualification
  

Professional Football Career

• 2004–2005: Coach, Hong Kong 08

• 2005–2006: Coach, Hong Kong 09

• 2006–2007: Head Coach, Wofoo Tai Po

• 2007–2008: Head Coach, HK Pegasus

• 2008: Coach, Hong Kong Representative Team

• 2008–2009: Head Coach, Eastern

• 2009–2010: Technical Director, Hong Kong Football Association

• 2010–2012: Head Coach, TSW Pegasus

• 2015–2018: Technical Director, Macau Football Association

• 2017–2018: Head Coach, Macau Representative Team

• 2018–2023: Head Coach, Lee Man FC

• 2023–2025: Head Coach, Chinese Taipei Women’s National Team