Three Footballers Selected For Barbados Trip
Digicel Bermuda today announced the names of the three young footballers selected to travel to Barbados and participate in the Digicel Kick Start Academy; Amar Lewis, Tyriko Williams and Te’vahn Tyrell.
Amar, Tyriko and Te’vahn were amongst the 30 footballers selected to participate in the Digicel Kick Start Clinic with Chelsea FC coaches at BAA on Friday. The teenagers were challenged to three hours of vigorous testing where Chelsea FC coaches judged athletic and technical abilities as well as overall character.
The three selected to travel to Barbados demonstrated a focus and passion for the sport, the capability to carry a ball at pace and showcased the communication skills required to represent Bermuda internationally.
Amar Lewis, Kane Cowburn, Tyriko Williams, David Monk, Te’vahn Tyrell, Russell Banyard, Mazhye Burchall:
David, Monk, Senior International Football Development Officer CFC Foundation says, “We were overwhelmed by the overall ability of the 30 Bermudian players. The final 3 selected are the product of athleticism, talent and leadership.”
Though three athletes were originally slated to be selected at the end of the clinic, Mazhye Burchall was picked as a wildcard entrant for Bermuda. Wildcard entrants were selected from participating clinics across the Caribbean for having the fastest overall speed as measured by speed and agility testing with and without a football. Mazhye will be entered into a draw with 10 other wildcard entrants and three will be selected randomly by a Chelsea player to attend the Digicel Kick Start Academy in Barbados.
“We are delighted to express our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for the youth of Bermuda in the area of sport and specifically football,” comments Wayne Caines, CEO of Digicel Bermuda. “The level of expertise afforded to our island’s football community was huge and those selected to represent Bermuda in this endeavor will no doubt benefit tremendously.”
The weeklong training session scheduled to take place in Barbados from November 10th through 17th promises to be a significant experience for participants who will spend the week developing their techniques while learning valuable life skills such as personal awareness and self-esteem.
BAA President, John Doran says, “The BAA is delighted to have partnered with Digicel in this regard. The wealth of knowledge shared with our local coaches was invaluable and the boys selected to attend the Digicel Kick Start Academy will undoubtedly receive a life changing experience and boost on their footballing resumes.”
For more information related to the Digicel Kick Start Programme visit their official website.
Well done young men…especially Te’Vahn Tyrrell:)
Well done you 3 gentlemen, thank you Chelsea, Digicel and BAA( and any other sponsors I didn’t mention) for giving these youngsters a chance to broaden their soccer horizons! Always put your best foot forward guys as you never know who might be looking. Amar we at Dandy Town LUV u and we wish you well. Good luck
Well done to all of the young men selected.
I am proud of you Te’vahn!
Well Done Gentlemen…Especially Tyriko Williams.
hello people my name as above i have just completed secondary school attain 6 subjects,grade 1-4.what is needed to allow me to be part of the Digicel kick start academy in Barbados. I have been playing football for different clubs and i feel i can be part of the academy to make my country and self proud i am 16 years old