Adam Barritt Reflects On U14 Experience
[Written by Stephen Wright]
Promising footballer Adam Barritt showed maturity beyond his years for the Bermuda Under-14 national team at the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago, as the youngest player in the squad.
The 12-year-old made an indelible impact, helping his team advance to the final of the regional competition.
Despite losing 4-3 to Barbados on penalties, Barritt’s standout performances, including a goal in a 5-0 win over Bonaire, has already marked him as a rising star in Bermudian football.
Reflecting on the experience, Barritt believes the tournament has significantly accelerated his development, boosting his confidence as he competed against slightly older players.
“Being selected for the tournament was the best feeling I’ve had as a footballer,” Barritt told Bernews. “It felt like I had proved something to myself.”
Barritt earned a place in the starting line-up for several games and gained valuable minutes on the field.
However, the competition was not without its challenges. The intensity and fast-paced schedule of the tournament tested both his physical and mental endurance.
“There was definitely fatigue,” Barritt admitted. “But the team felt like family. I’m friends with everyone, so it felt like home.”
One of the highlights of Barritt’s tournament was scoring against Bonaire – a moment he will never forget.
“I was so excited when I scored, I didn’t even know how to react,” he said. “It was great being part of such a talented group. I’ve learned so much from this experience.”
Barritt, who plays for FC Bascome’s Under-13 and Under-15 teams, credits several influential coaches with shaping his football journey, including Andrew and Drewonde Bascome, Tyrell Burgess, John Barry Nusum, Richard Todd, and Bermuda Under-14 coach Vashun Blanchette.
“Coach Andrew Bascome has helped me become tougher and more expressive on the field,” said Barritt, who also plays for the Bermuda Under-12 side.
“His experience and passion for the game have been so important to my development.”
While Barritt enjoys playing anywhere across the backline, right back remains his favourite.
“Playing right back in this tournament gave me more opportunities to get forward and make some crucial tackles, especially in the final,” he said.
As for the future, Barritt’s ambitions are clear: “I want to become a professional footballer and be the best player I can be.”
Congratulations, Adam. Keep on this challenging track!