Built on values
Driven by purpose
Focused on performance
About Us
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Who We Are
Founded by elite coaches and embedded within Stamford American International School, Stamford Football Academy provides a high performance programme for Stamford students only, built on high standards, purposeful training, and a clear development pathway.
Our Core Values
We set high standards and expect players to bring focus, effort, and a strong attitude to every session. We value respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, and the game, and foster a culture where players support one another, stay coachable, and respond well under pressure. We believe consistent habits create confident players, so we emphasise discipline, resilience, and pride in representing Stamford on and off the pitch.
What Makes Us Unique
Elite coaching delivered with the structure and consistency of a school environment. Our UEFA-qualified coaches are trained physical educators with global experience across 12+ international schools, providing a clear Stamford-only pathway that blends technical football, SAQ, fitness, and age-appropriate development.
Football Program Overview
One Pathway.
Clear progression for Stamford Students
Our development pathway gives Stamford American International School students a clear route to improve and progress. Players are grouped by age and readiness and progress through structured stages that build confidence, technical quality, game understanding, and performance habits, with regular competition opportunities across the school year.
Players are grouped by age and readiness: movement is guided by coach assessment
Opportunities across the Pathway
Player Development
1:1 Sessions
Clinics
Team Pathways
Competitive Experiences
Festivals
Tournaments
Leagues
International Experiences
Tours
Camps
Exchanges
Meet Our Team
Our coaching team includes UEFA B licensed and FA Level 2 certified coaches, combining high-level football expertise with strong teaching practice. Delivered in alignment with Stamford American International School, our sessions build confident players through clear structure, high standards, and a holistic approach to development.
Matt Dunn
Founder and Academy Director
Benjamin Furniss
Founder and Academy Director
Sean Carter
Head Coach
Safirul Sulaiman
Coach
Conor Finerty
Coach
Reece Perry
Coach
Muhd Hafiz Bin Jasni
Assistant Coach
Our Coaching Credentials
