Eight local coaches have earned their CONCACAF C Licence as the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) continues its drive to improve coaching standards and player development nationwide.
The graduates received their certificates during a ceremony held on Wednesday, September 2, at the National Training Centre under the theme “Developing Excellence Through Coaching.”
The successful coaches were Akel Clarke, Jerome Richardson, Marlon Whitney, Oneal Heywood, Herbert McPherson, Jermine Junor, Travis Bess and Jocelyn Bentick.
GFF President Wayne Forde, who delivered the feature address, said coach education, licensing and professionalism have remained important priorities under his leadership.
“One of the legacies I am most proud of is the emphasis we have placed on coach education, licensing and professionalism. Under my leadership, developing better-qualified coaches has remained a priority because coaches arguably have the greatest influence on our young people, not only in shaping them as footballers, but in helping them become disciplined, productive members of society,” Forde said.
“That is why this work matters so deeply to me.”
GFF General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay, Technical Director Bryan Joseph and Head of Coach Education Linsworth Gilbert also addressed the ceremony. They provided an overview of the programme, its learning outcomes and the development pathways available to coaches.
Jamal Pedro, head coach of Guyana’s CFU Under-14 Challenge Series Tier II championship-winning team, also delivered a reflection during the ceremony.
The Federation said its continued investment in coach education is intended to create a stronger pool of qualified professionals capable of improving player development at every level, from grassroots and youth football to the elite game.
The GFF congratulated the eight graduates and praised their commitment to raising coaching standards and supporting football’s development throughout Guyana.
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