BFA Preliminary Training Squad List Revealed

November 4, 2014

The Bermuda Football Association announced the preliminary training squad list of players selected to begin preparations for the 2015 CONCACAF Championships and 2016 CFU / CONCACAF U17 World Cup Qualifiers. Dennis Brown has been appointed as the head coach for the above mentioned international fixtures.

Brown will be assisted by National Academy Director, Richard Todd, and other members of the NA coaching staff in preparing the player pool for competition.

The BFA said, “After assessment of the 2000 & 2001 NA player pools, a preliminary training squad has been selected. The squad includes both local based and overseas players who have been identified by the coaching staff.

“Players not listed in the preliminary squad list may be invited to join training at a later period as coaches will be observing and assessing matches in the respective age groups during the BFA youth and schools leagues.

“The invited players will commence weekly training on Tuesdays [mandatory for all players on island] and Thursdays [players not impacted by regularly scheduled club practices] from 5:30-7:00 PM @ BFA Field in prospect. These sessions will begin on November 4, 2014.

“In 2013 we entered the inaugural CONCACAF U15 Championships in the Cayman Islands, advancing to the semi-finals as group winners before losing on penalty kicks to Guatemala and settling for 4th place after a 2-0 defeat to El Salvador in the 3rd / 4th place playoff match. Bermuda was awarded the Fair Play award and had several players recognized for their outstanding performances during the tournament.

“The team, led by Head Coach Andrew Bascome, was invited to participate in the U16 Copa De Mexico Tournament this past August in Mexico City as a result of their performances at the 2013 CONCACAF U15 Championships.

BFA National Academy Director, Richard Todd, commented: “We will begin the next cycle of preparation for this player age pool with a view toward enhancing our readiness for the 2016 World Cup Qualifiers for the U17 Men. The U15 CONCACAF Championships in 2015 will serve as an important developmental tournament towards helping the players and coaches gain exposure to, and knowledge of potential opponents from the CONCACAF region.”

“We will begin a steady build up toward next summer’s event with the overseas based players joining in training camps upon their return. Head Coach Dennis Brown will have adequate time over the next 17 months to best prepare the team for the 2016 World CupU17 Men’s Qualifiers. The experiences gained during the previous group’s cycle of preparation and from the events will serve as a valuable resource.”

BFA Player Development Chairman, Mark Wade, commented: “As we put the final touches on the Strategic plan, we have reviewed our programming over the past 8 years and chart a course for better performances. We are pleased with our record at this level and look forward to the new crop of players under the guidance of Dennis Brown and the Academy Director to continue and improve Bermuda’s standing in this age group.”

The preliminary training squad list is as follows:

Player Club
Andrew Kempe BAA
Quinaceo Hunt PHC
Yizhariyah Williams SCC
Jaden Manders D. TOWN
Matteo Issac DEV. COLTS
Edry Moore D. TOWN
Andrew McDowall ABC VALENCIA
Mical Hardtman BAA
Che Lindo HPWC
Deszion Davis DEV. COLTS
Ashan Hart DEV. COLTS
Richard [Reecse] Jones DEV. COLTS
Keishon Bean PHC
Enrique Russell ABC VALENCIA
Senoj Mitchell DEV. COLTS
Cory Booth PHC
T’ai Williams PHC
Jahiem Iris PHC
Diarje Hart D. TOWN
Matteo Dill ABC VALENCIA
Diego Richardson BAA
Chermal Henry DEV. COLTS
Jaquari Paynter DEV. COLTS
Jeze Butterfield SCC
Simeon Burrows SCC
Neil Figuredo ABC VALENCIA
Khiari Sherieff-Hayward HPWC
Jahkai Brown Smith HPWC
Overseas Based Players
Daquan Crockwell MANSFIELD TOWN – UK
Peter Silvestre ABC VALENCIA
Brandon Jones BAA
Kesiah Foggo BIRMINGHAM FC – UK
Nasjae Brockington ABC VALENCIA
San-Tze Burgess DEV. COLTS
Deandre Wainwright
Rahzir Jones QPR – UK
Kane Crichlow BAA
Blaize Hall BAA
Kenfari Swan D. TOWN
Zuhri Burgess HPWC

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