Fourteen individuals, including current youth national coaches and former footballers, have successfully completed a rigorous training program and earned their Concacaf ‘C’ and ‘W’ Licenses. The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) First Vice-President, Brigadier (ret.) Bruce Lovell, awarded these certificates to the dedicated individuals.
The recipients of the Concacaf W ‘C’ Licence certificates are Amanda Angoy, Chevon Mochoir, Donette Bassoo, Jenel Walker, Jenell Browne, Rhesa Pompey, and Sheron Abrams. On the other hand, the Concacaf C Licence certificates were awarded to Akilah Castello, Colin Nelson, Devnon Winter (Under-15 Boys’ National Team Coach), Lennox Adams, Levi Braithwaite, Lyndon France (GFF Coaches Education Officer), and Wayne Dover (Under-20 Men’s National Team Coach).
These courses were conducted in succession by the Guyana Football Federation’s Education Department, emphasizing the importance of nurturing homegrown coaching talent, including women, for the development of the game at the national level. These internationally recognized training programs equipped coaches with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and deliver effective coaching sessions, especially focused on youth football development.
Brigadier (ret.) Bruce Lovell expressed his congratulations and highlighted the pivotal role that coaches play in the success of football. He emphasized the responsibility coaches have in shaping the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of young players and encouraged them to continuously refine their coaching skills.
Concacaf recognized the need for women coaches in 2022 and has invested considerable time and resources in developing women’s football through tailored coaching programs. The newly accredited Concacaf W ‘C’ Licence coaches will now embark on internships at various Academy Training Centers (ATCs), working alongside experienced coaches. This approach aims to enhance the competencies of female coaches and promote female-specific participation in the academies.
Guyana is the fifth country in the Concacaf region to conduct ‘C’ Level coaching training, with the goal of empowering more than 300 women across the region to coach at various levels. While some participants did not meet the criteria for certification, they will have opportunities to continue developing their qualifications through ongoing coaching and training efforts.
Levi Braithwaite, now a Concacaf C Licence coach, spoke positively about the program, mentioning that it was initially challenging but ultimately rewarding, especially the practical aspects of coaching. Chevon Mochoir, a Concacaf W ‘C’ License holder, expressed her enhanced understanding of coaching and its holistic impact on team development.
The Guyana Football Federation, under the leadership of President Wayne Forde and his Council, remains committed to professionalizing the game through comprehensive training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of players and officials.
