Date Posted: July 24, 2009
While some young men have abdicated their role in society,
there are some who have worked quietly and diligently to
better our Anguilla. For eight years Mr. Nigel Connor, Mr.
Lester Connor and Mr. Gaekwad St. Hilaire have provided free
football sessions every Saturday to all youngsters on the
Island of Anguilla at the Ronald Webster Park annex.
The national male football team members have brought
years of playing experience which they impart to children of
Anguilla. Boys and girls from all parts of the island
regularly frequent this healthy recreational activity
provided by these young men.
At these sessions youngsters are taught the fundamentals of
football, while learning respect for themselves, the coaches
and spectators. Most importantly, the coaches seek to
inculcate sportsmanship amongst their charges. Over fifty
youngsters attend the program and consequently a number of
very talented individuals have been produced. Some of these
individuals include Cody Coburn, Kamian Brooks, Voshaun
Hodge, Colleen Johnson, Arron Reid, Jermal Richardson and
Tarique Lake to name a few. Many of them have continued
playing and have played for several teams including age
group national teams.
Sunset Homes has been providing sponsorship for the activity
in terms of balls, coloured bibs and Uniforms. This
equipment has been rather useful to the coaches and children
involved in this program. The aforementioned coaches would
like to encourage parents to render some assistance on
Saturdays. One such parent is Mrs. Kim Coburn. She can be
seen assisting with hydration of the children and removing
litter and stones from the field and supporting her son. The
coaches would be most happy if more parents would make their
presence known.
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