Administration and Coaching Staff

Executive Office

Coach Christopher Robert "Chris" Greatwich

Executive Director

Start Date with Kaya: 2013

Qualifications: UEFA “A” License

Previous Coaching Experience:

Kaya FC Men’s Team (2015 -2018)
Morris Country Colonials (USA – NPSL 2012)
STA Academy (USA, 2008 -2012)

Playing Experience & Bio:

Assistant Coach – Philippine National Football Team (2004 – Present)
Kaya FC (2013 – 2015)
Morris Country Colonials (USA, 20010 -2012)
Bognor Regis Town FC (UK, Conference South, 2007 – 2008)
Lewes FC (UK, Conference South, 2007)
Hartwick College (USA NCAA D1, 2006 – 2007)
Drury University (USA NCAA D1, 2004 – 2005)
Brighton & Hove Albion (UK, Championship, 1996-2003)

Coach Chris has been at the forefront of Philippine football since his debut with the National Team in 2004. Known as the original “Azkal”, Chris was a pioneer as the first of the new wave of foreign-born Filipinos to play for the Philippine National Team.

In 2010, Chris was an integral member of the “Miracle in Hanoi” Suzuki Cup team that propelled the Azkals to superstardom. His late equalizer against Singapore and goal and assist in victory over Vietnam are some of the most important and memorable moments in Philippine football history.

Coach Chris went on to Assist with the National Team initially under Thomas Dooley, and then with Scott Cooper before working with former England Manager Sven Goran Ericsson. Chris was part of the coaching staff when the Azkals qualified for the Asian Cup in 2019 and was in Qatar for the countries first appearance in Asia’s biggest football tournament.

At the domestic level, Chris had success initially as a Player-Manager with Kaya FC’s men’s team, and then as a full-time Manager- twice winning the domestic Cup, as well as leading the team to the knock-out rounds of the AFC Cup (at the time, the first for a Filipino team).

At the academy level, Chris has transformed Kaya FC Academy into the biggest academy in the Philippines. The academy has won multiple domestic titles as well as competing in some of the biggest international tournaments.

Chris continues to work closely with the academy teams’ as he looks to develop the next generation of Philippine footballers.

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