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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Flex on April 26, 2012, 11:15:25 AM
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T&T combine coming to Brooklyn.
Trinidad & Tobago International Combine is a one day annual showcase for players that live in the United States that were either born in Trinidad & Tobago or have Trinidadian parentage.
The try-outs are only for players born in 1996 and 1997. This event will be held in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday 6th May, 2012 at Old Boys High Field located on 777 Rutland Road Brooklyn, New York at 1:30pm.
This event will be hosted by C.H.A.M.P.S. Soccer Academy in conjunction with Central Brooklyn Soccer Federation. For additional information please call 718-484-4732 or e-mail champsinfo@champsacademy.com. Players will be evaluated and data will be forwarded to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation for review and possible selection.
The Soca Warriors Online (SWO) will be sending a few potential prospects.
Meanwhile, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation is currently preparing for the qualification phase of FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be held in United Arab Emirates late in 2013 and is looking for players that live abroad that have exceptional ability and can represent Trinidad & Tobago.
Qualification will begin in July 2012 for eventual participation in the CONCACAF Men’s Under 17 Championship that will be held in Panama from April 6-19, 2013. The four top teams from this tournament will qualify for the FIFA 2013 Under 17 World Cup in the UAE.
To be considered for the screening, participants must meet the following requirements:
1. Must be born in 1996 or 1997.
2. Hold a valid Trinidad & Tobago passport in conjunction with a US Green Card.
3. Hold a valid US passport and parents and/or grandparents must be born in Trinidad & Tobago.
4. Currently playing for a US club team and possess a valid league ID.
5. Bring a copy of their birth certificate or passport.
Note: Players should pre-register by calling 718-484-4732 or via e-mail at champsinfo@champsacademy.com . In addition, players should wear a white jersey, red pants and white socks.
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Hold a valid Trinidad & Tobago passport in conjunction with a US Green Card.
Frankly, IMV, this should not be made an absolute ... organizers should extend the opportunity to players who are eligible to hold a T&T passport. The actual physical passport shouldn't be made an obstacle to consideration.
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Good point asylumseeker. Parentage and eligibility should be the requirement. Most kids born in the USA of Trinidad parents have a US Passport.
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Hold a valid Trinidad & Tobago passport in conjunction with a US Green Card.
Frankly, IMV, this should not be made an absolute ... organizers should extend the opportunity to players who are eligible to hold a T&T passport. The actual physical passport shouldn't be made an obstacle to consideration.
I think the notice is poorly worded and some of those items are meant to be either/or.
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Good point asylumseeker. Parentage and eligibility should be the requirement. Most kids born in the USA of Trinidad parents have a US Passport.
Not most all of them have one because they can't go anywhere,do they have a T&T passport?why shouldn't it be a requirement?it have players that missed out on playing for T&T because they didn't have one,every time you call one of those players they don't have one and the Federation or their parents have to be scrambling to get one for them ask Deleon. could players represent the country if they don't have a T&T passport?
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What about the youths in New Jersey... and DC.. and Miami? How they supposed to afford to come to this combine? Organizers need to make sure they hold tryouts in all these cities and stop discriminating against footballers from outside NYC.
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What about the youths in New Jersey... and DC.. and Miami? How they supposed to afford to come to this combine? Organizers need to make sure they hold tryouts in all these cities and stop discriminating against footballers from outside NYC.
And the West Coast! :beermug:
Big Up!
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I'm sorry guys but i trying to understand what's going on with our Football,who is T&T Combine? anybody knew of this organization before today? what part of the US are they based? who are the people that run this organization? are they sanctioned by the US,T&T etc etc ? why is it only in Bklyn and is Bklyn the best place in NY for an event like this? how many players can Boys High accommodate at any one time plus the place is not condusive for an event like this,that place don't even have somehere for players to change.
It seems like anybody can organize a group and run a Tryout and send some players for the TTFF and they have to accept,if you doing something like this somebody from the TTFF should be invited.
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I'm sorry guys but i trying to understand what's going on with our Football,who is T&T Combine? anybody knew of this organization before today? what part of the US are they based? who are the people that run this organization? are they sanctioned by the US,T&T etc etc ? why is it only in Bklyn and is Bklyn the best place in NY for an event like this? how many players can Boys High accommodate at any one time plus the place is not condusive for an event like this,that place don't even have somehere for players to change.
It seems like anybody can organize a group and run a Tryout and send some players for the TTFF and they have to accept,if you doing something like this somebody from the TTFF should be invited.
Anton might be going.
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How are players to know about this ? Are they invite or jus supposed to know trinidad holding a tryouts in Brooklyn ?
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How are players to know about this ? Are they invite or jus supposed to know trinidad holding a tryouts in Brooklyn ?
Be thankful dey eh say come Tdad.
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How are players to know about this ? Are they invite or jus supposed to know trinidad holding a tryouts in Brooklyn ?
T&T not holding no Tryouts in Bklyn,up to now nobody could say who T&T Combine is.
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How are players to know about this ? Are they invite or jus supposed to know trinidad holding a tryouts in Brooklyn ?
T&T not holding no Tryouts in Bklyn,up to now nobody could say who T&T Combine is.
Come coops man. keep de integrity of de ting genuine not dis-regarding Bakes point about the organization themselves being impartial to ballers outside de Tristate Region. It is a splendid idea and ah cant for the life of me see why yuh went all "policeman" on de idea. You is a fella will normally give a idea a chance; yuh state yuh dislikes but yuh still give it a chance. What happen dis time? Leh we check de scene nah!
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How are players to know about this ? Are they invite or jus supposed to know trinidad holding a tryouts in Brooklyn ?
T&T not holding no Tryouts in Bklyn,up to now nobody could say who T&T Combine is.
Come coops man. keep de integrity of de ting genuine not dis-regarding Bakes point about the organization themselves being impartial to ballers outside de Tristate Region. It is a splendid idea and ah cant for the life of me see why yuh went all "policeman" on de idea. You is a fella will normally give a idea a chance; yuh state yuh dislikes but yuh still give it a chance. What happen dis time? Leh we check de scene nah!
Alright i hear you,i just don't want to hear the remarks that was stated about Tryouts in Tobago to be said about this one,what stood out for me was the "after thought" and fairness Tobago players get.
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I'm sorry guys but i trying to understand what's going on with our Football,who is T&T Combine? anybody knew of this organization before today? what part of the US are they based? who are the people that run this organization? are they sanctioned by the US,T&T etc etc ? why is it only in Bklyn and is Bklyn the best place in NY for an event like this? how many players can Boys High accommodate at any one time plus the place is not condusive for an event like this,that place don't even have somehere for players to change.
It seems like anybody can organize a group and run a Tryout and send some players for the TTFF and they have to accept,if you doing something like this somebody from the TTFF should be invited.
Coop's you ever have an answer or solution? You always have questions. Give thanks sometimes nah man.
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How are players to know about this ? Are they invite or jus supposed to know trinidad holding a tryouts in Brooklyn ?
T&T not holding no Tryouts in Bklyn,up to now nobody could say who T&T Combine is.
Come coops man. keep de integrity of de ting genuine not dis-regarding Bakes point about the organization themselves being impartial to ballers outside de Tristate Region. It is a splendid idea and ah cant for the life of me see why yuh went all "policeman" on de idea. You is a fella will normally give a idea a chance; yuh state yuh dislikes but yuh still give it a chance. What happen dis time? Leh we check de scene nah!
Alright i hear you,i just don't want to hear the remarks that was stated about Tryouts in Tobago to be said about this one,what stood out for me was the "after thought" and fairness Tobago players get.
Appreciate yuh fairness. On de Tobago issue ah feel yuh. As unfair as de system is like you, I recognize that yuh still have to be grateful to fellas like tallman and others who have to go hunting to get some of these stories. It is painstakingly difficult to get a constant feed of information especially from the sista isle and before some go bashing dey should see how dey could put dey hand; hold de slack! You know more than everybody sometimes you livin in de hood and cya find out what time yuh village team playin, who dey playin, who startin. There will probably never be equal footing in the support structure between Trin & Tbgo. Tobago have 4 murders trinidad have 400. De disparity exists across the board.
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I'm sorry guys but i trying to understand what's going on with our Football,who is T&T Combine? anybody knew of this organization before today? what part of the US are they based? who are the people that run this organization? are they sanctioned by the US,T&T etc etc ? why is it only in Bklyn and is Bklyn the best place in NY for an event like this? how many players can Boys High accommodate at any one time plus the place is not condusive for an event like this,that place don't even have somehere for players to change.
It seems like anybody can organize a group and run a Tryout and send some players for the TTFF and they have to accept,if you doing something like this somebody from the TTFF should be invited.
Nah Coop's Boys High can hold two American football teams and it have lockers and showers... I think you thinking about the school at 1700 Fulton... but this ent the school... this is the athletic field up in Midwood.
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btw... I wasn't exactly being serious about that Brooklyn talk, just underscoring that at combines like these is up to the players to find their way there.
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how about no tryouts ??..how about no combine ??.. how about no Brooklyn ??...
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Coop's you ever have an answer or solution? You always have questions. Give thanks sometimes nah man.
Elan, good post !!!
Some people never happy.
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I'm sorry guys but i trying to understand what's going on with our Football,who is T&T Combine? anybody knew of this organization before today? what part of the US are they based? who are the people that run this organization? are they sanctioned by the US,T&T etc etc ? why is it only in Bklyn and is Bklyn the best place in NY for an event like this? how many players can Boys High accommodate at any one time plus the place is not condusive for an event like this,that place don't even have somehere for players to change.
It seems like anybody can organize a group and run a Tryout and send some players for the TTFF and they have to accept,if you doing something like this somebody from the TTFF should be invited.
Nah Coop's Boys High can hold two American football teams and it have lockers and showers... I think you thinking about the school at 1700 Fulton... but this ent the school... this is the athletic field up in Midwood.
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btw... I wasn't exactly being serious about that Brooklyn talk, just underscoring that at combines like these is up to the players to find their way there.
Bakes thanks for the updates.
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I'm sorry guys but i trying to understand what's going on with our Football,who is T&T Combine? anybody knew of this organization before today? what part of the US are they based? who are the people that run this organization? are they sanctioned by the US,T&T etc etc ? why is it only in Bklyn and is Bklyn the best place in NY for an event like this? how many players can Boys High accommodate at any one time plus the place is not condusive for an event like this,that place don't even have somehere for players to change.
It seems like anybody can organize a group and run a Tryout and send some players for the TTFF and they have to accept,if you doing something like this somebody from the TTFF should be invited.
Coop's you ever have an answer or solution? You always have questions. Give thanks sometimes nah man.
To be honest i don't have any answers and solutions for T&T Football,from what i'm seeing like nobody has,i ask questions because i want to know what's going on,i depend on this site for information and i appreciate the articles from Tallman,Flex,Bakes and some of the other posters on here.You will never see when i give thanks for anything.
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Coops, de number they in de article, why yuh eh call if you have all these f00cking questions and concerns ?
Good going by C.H.A.M.P.S. Soccer Academy, at least they helping
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Ah plan on goin this on Sunday, anyone want to meet let me know.
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Ah plan on goin this on Sunday, anyone want to meet let me know.
Pick up Coop's and carry him.
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Ah plan on goin this on Sunday, anyone want to meet let me know.
doh forking try dat!
is going yuh say yuh going? jes make sure and chek de tire pressha, brake fluid, oil, transmission fluids and de battreee eh boss! ;D ;D
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Ok fellas take some pics and vids of the combine
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brooklyn is the best place to have this , or at least start it.
the highest concentration of trinis so more bang for the back.
It is also easy to travel to from anywhere in the country.
JFK and LAG are major airports and you could reach easy from anywhere in the country.
If you good enough and could afford it, make a trip.
In america the better players used to travelling all over the country for Club soccer so this is nothing new.
that is the norm.
Hopefully it organize and they find some prospects......
In general US youth are better prepare that youth playing in TnT so they should find some players to strengthen the team.
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Didn't make it for the Combine, but saw TD Corneal and Fuentes at the site later. Didn't get to talk to them either.
Anyone who attended have a lil report?
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Any body with info
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Coops, de number they in de article, why yuh eh call if you have all these f00cking questions and concerns ?
Good going by C.H.A.M.P.S. Soccer Academy, at least they helping
Sam say de number they in the article,if alyu have any foocking questions and concerns call.T&T Combine coming to Brooklyn my arse,the turn out was excellent.
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was on sports news last night on TV...U17... on a astro turf kinda ting with lines...
Corneal spoke a bit about doing it more...
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I wouldn't say combine, but rather trials.
I was there, Shaun did a few interviews and should post them soon.
Myself and Anton had a good long talk on T&T football, I was quite happy with the effort made by Batch (the organiser), he have a real good thing going in Brooklyn. The facility is pretty decent and there are kids who are 12 to 14 that looked really composed.
Anton, very down to earth and shared some good input. I told him frankly how I felt about some of the local coaches and teams. He assured me he will make every effort to support more of these trials in search of T&T players. He said he will be aiming to do another one in November.
Anton also assured me that foreign born (grand kids) can obtain T&T passports.....
About the combine, there where a few T&T prospect and to be honest, none did not impress me.
There was a number 5 from Maryland who showed good hustle and a number 11 with a decent left foot, not saying they are not good enough, but unless our guys back home is really weak, cant see any of them making the T&T first team.
However, one have to remember this was a made up team and they were playing together for the first time, I assume if we do more of this you would see a bigger turn out and a better understanding among players.
PS: Saw Irasto Knights there, seems to have a chip on his shoulder. I was a bit disappointed in his attitude. On the other hand, T&T's 1973 goalkeeper Kelvin Barclay was very nice.....
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Flex,as usual thanks for the feedbacks from this event,i hope in the long run it will benefit T&T Football,good effort by the organizers.I still can't believe there were no prospects.
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Coops, many of the better players invited did not make the trip.
There were about 8/9 prospects and 2 looked decent and deserve a second look.
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I wouldn't say combine, but rather trials.
I was there, Shaun did a few interviews and should post them soon.
Myself and Anton had a good long talk on T&T football, I was quite happy with the effort made by Batch (the organiser), he have a real good thing going in Brooklyn. The facility is pretty decent and there are kids who are 12 to 14 that looked really composed.
Anton, very down to earth and shared some good input. I told him frankly how I felt about some of the local coaches and teams. He assured me he will make every effort to support more of these trials in search of T&T players. He said he will be aiming to do another one in November.
Anton also assured me that foreign born (grand kids) can obtain T&T passports.....
About the combine, there where a few T&T prospect and to be honest, none did not impress me.
There was a number 5 from Maryland who showed good hustle and a number 11 with a decent left foot, not saying they are not good enough, but unless our guys back home is really weak, cant see any of them making the T&T first team.
However, one have to remember this was a made up team and they were playing together for the first time, I assume if we do more of this you would see a bigger turn out and a better understanding among players.
PS: Saw Irasto Knights there, seems to have a chip on his shoulder. I was a bit disappointed in his attitude. On the other hand, T&T's 1973 goalkeeper Kelvin Barclay was very nice.....
Good looking out Flex! :thumbsup:
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I to was impress with the facility, I came a little late and spoke to Batch, very nice fella.
I end up watching a piece of de NY Caribbean Cup game with T&T vs Guyana and Haiti vs Grenada was de next match, T&T uniform real ugly and tame, a disgrace if you ask me, even Guyana looked better.
Nice little session there and de corn soup was nice to.
They had a good DJ there and about 300 people, nice vibes man....
Batch need to get together with Flex and promote games, expand nah so de stadium can full up..
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I to was impress with the facility, I came a little late and spoke to Batch, very nice fella.
I end up watching a piece of de NY Caribbean Cup game with T&T vs Guyana and Haiti vs Grenada was de next match, T&T uniform real ugly and tame, a disgrace if you ask me, even Guyana looked better.
Nice little session there and de corn soup was nice to.
They had a good DJ there and about 300 people, nice vibes man....
Batch need to get together with Flex and promote games, expand nah so de stadium can full up..
Which facility was used?
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Coops, many of the better players invited did not make the trip.
There were about 8/9 prospects and 2 looked decent and deserve a second look.
I am sorry to hear many of the better players did not make the trip and hope the organizers will do this again in order to get a better response.
I am very glad you got an opportunity to speak with Anton personally and realize the man is not what most on the forum think he is,i just think if we could develope a relationship with the man we will not have to be guessing and not sure about what his plans are,what direction our Football is taking etc etc i am looking forward to the interviews
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Coops, many of the better players invited did not make the trip.
There were about 8/9 prospects and 2 looked decent and deserve a second look.
I am sorry to hear many of the better players did not make the trip and hope the organizers will do this again in order to get a better response.
I am very glad you got an opportunity to speak with Anton personally and realize the man is not what most on the forum think he is,i just think if we could develope a relationship with the man we will not have to be guessing and not sure about what his plans are,what direction our Football is taking etc etc i am looking forward to the interviews
Anton is actually a really cool fella. Very pleasant, down to earth and easy to talk to.....he's just not quite good at what he does as far as coaching is concerned.
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Coops agreed.... however, this was the first time I met Anton in person and while I was happy with the way we get along, I also want to see some action, which he assured me we will see changes but not drastic changes because the federation does not have the money to make drastic and immediate changes.
Batch (Anthony Lambert) the owner is doing an excellent job. He was the one who wanted to start a Pro team in T&T (Marabella Flames) and ran into some problems with the league admin, he said they were very unprofessional and he couldn't deal with it anymore and left. There lost if you asked me.
And Mango Chow the field used was Old Boys High Field the home of C.H.A.M.P.S. Soccer Academy.
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Coops agreed.... however, this was the first time I met Anton in person and while I was happy with the way we get along, I also want to see some action, which he assured me we will see changes but not drastic changes because the federation does not have the money to make drastic and immediate changes.
...then they should start by getting rid of people dead weight.
Batch (Anthony Lambert) the owner is doing an excellent job. He was the one who wanted to start a Pro team in T&T (Marabella Flames) and ran into some problems with the league admin, he said they were very unprofessional and he couldn't deal with it anymore and left. There lost if you asked me.
No surprise there.
And Mango Chow the field used was Old Boys High Field the home of C.H.A.M.P.S. Soccer Academy.
Ok, thanks, Flex...Troy and Maple...will try and make next time to check out the scenes.
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Flex you going for ah Morpheous look or wha? Batch ent aging at all.
de youthman in de blue socks on de right is we partner son, he used to come out and sweat in de Paedergat.
100% Barataria go know who ah talking bout.
De goalkeeper and the skinny man next to him looking familiar too.
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FF, give me a lil more credit nah... Morpheus.... ;D
Player (in my eyes) from the picture (front left) - 1, 2 and 7 looked decent.... again though, this was the first time they played with each other, so one cannot expect them to play to their full potential..
Player 2 (Jassiem Wahtuse). ARTICLE HERE (http://www.socawarriors.net/mens-youth-team/youth-team-news/mens-u15/10747-u-15-quartet-issues-come-and-get-me-plea-to-the-ttff.html)
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Positive start to North American combine.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).
Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation Technical Director Anton Corneal expressed a sense of optimism following Sunday’s combine for North American-based players at the Old Boys High Field ground in Brooklyn, New York.
Staged in conjunction with the Champs Soccer Academy and the Central Brooklyn Soccer Federation, a total of eight players eligible of representing Trinidad and Tobago at the Under 17 level and thirteen Under 12 players, were present at the two-hour session which was witnessed by Corneal. This was Corneal’s first overseas scouting assignment since taking up the position of technical director earlier this year.
Trinidadians Anthony Lambert, Dario Trujillo and Dr Michael Hamlet were instrumental in setting up the combine through their affiliation with the Champs Soccer Academy which is home to several players from the Caribbean that are based in the Brooklyn area in New York. Lambert is the CEO and director of Champs Academy while Trujillo is the regional senior vice president and also a youth coach within the academy.
Corneal sees potential and praised the efforts of the Champs Academy and Central Brooklyn Federation.
“I thought it went well for a start. We are very pleased to see that this is being organized in the United States because it gives players an opportunity to know that they are not being left out. It is only going to grow and I pray that the groups up here will get together and see this as a way of them looking forward to us coming here and vice-versa,” Corneal told TTFF Media.
Corneal added that in future players from other age groups will have the opportunity to display their ability.
“At another time we will have other age groups for boys and girls in the Under 15s and Under 20 age groups and players eligible for our senior team will also get that chance.
This is now going to challenge the players back home because they are no longer the only ones being seen by national coaches. We probably will not get 15 or 20 players to make up a national team but if we get one or two players then it’s definitely going to be a plus for us.”
Some past national players including 1974 World Cup team goalkeeper Kelvin Barclay and George Romano were also present at the Old Boys field.
Lambert, who holds a coaching Diploma in both the State and Regional Level from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), gave the assurance that the relevant information pertaining to US-based players will be passed on to the TTFF on an ongoing basis and he intends to continue a relationship between both bodies.
“The objective of this was to get the players based in the North American area to come out and expose themselves and it’s a step in the right direction for us,” Lambert said.
“It’s about creating a platform to get the players at the various age groups to come out and showcase their talent to give the coaches from the national teams program to have that opportunity to see the players available for possible national selection.
The kids have that desire and the more opportunity to create for them then the more they will be encouraged to work towards becoming better and giving us the possibility of increasing our pool of players,” Lambert added.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=353k6mMghLc#t=140s
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Flexo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=353k6mMghLc#t=140s
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RDS Announces New Summer Camp Options in Brooklyn
rbnytraining.com
Red Bulls RDS is delighted to announce a brand new summer camp partnership, with C.H.A.M.P.S. Academy, of Brooklyn, NY. This partnership will bring an additional RDS summer camp option to the borough of Brooklyn, offering a five day camp opportunity at the beautiful turf facility at Old Boys High School, during the week of Monday, July 16th, to Friday, July 20th.
C.H.A.M.P.S. (Children Happy And Motivated Playing Soccer) Soccer Academy is a dedicated nurturing soccer farm system for both boys and girls in the Brooklyn Community. C.H.A.M.P.S. Academy serves as a platform for passionate young soccer players eager to achieve their true potential and allows them the opportunity to raise the bar and attain an excellent academic and soccer experience.
“Our players come from different backgrounds and countries but they speak the universal language of soccer” says C.H.A.M.P.S Academy President, Anthony Lambert.
“They all share similar views towards playing soccer, but our Academy creates an environment whereby these players can meet, interact and consequently act together towards a more balanced playing field with their peers.”
For more information on the RDS Summer Camp schedule, or to register online, click here (http://www.rbnytraining.com/user-pages/public/camps/select-camp.asp?REGION_ID=7).
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Any combine 2013 ?
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I wouldn't say combine, but rather trials.
I was there, Shaun did a few interviews and should post them soon.
Myself and Anton had a good long talk on T&T football, I was quite happy with the effort made by Batch (the organiser), he have a real good thing going in Brooklyn. The facility is pretty decent and there are kids who are 12 to 14 that looked really composed.
Anton, very down to earth and shared some good input. I told him frankly how I felt about some of the local coaches and teams. He assured me he will make every effort to support more of these trials in search of T&T players. He said he will be aiming to do another one in November.
Anton also assured me that foreign born (grand kids) can obtain T&T passports.....
About the combine, there where a few T&T prospect and to be honest, none did not impress me.
There was a number 5 from Maryland who showed good hustle and a number 11 with a decent left foot, not saying they are not good enough, but unless our guys back home is really weak, cant see any of them making the T&T first team.
However, one have to remember this was a made up team and they were playing together for the first time, I assume if we do more of this you would see a bigger turn out and a better understanding among players.
PS: Saw Irasto Knights there, seems to have a chip on his shoulder. I was a bit disappointed in his attitude. On the other hand, T&T's 1973 goalkeeper Kelvin Barclay was very nice.....
Finally had the chance to speak with Knights, I asked for an interview and I told him if it will cost, he say he will asked his manager, well, I almost died. He say once he find out from his manager how much to charge me for the interview he will call me back. Out of curiosity I await....
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Flex... Irasto does be down on Clermont most Saturday afternoons taking in the over 35 league, occasionally playing.
Just go down dey pass a drink and buy a corn soup for him and you go get ah interview.
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Dey stchipid!!!
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Runnin all over de place lookin fuh players ...wha happen to de developmental program in Trinidad?
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Runnin all over de place lookin fuh players ...wha happen to de developmental program in Trinidad?
There are Trinibagonians living abroad like you ent?
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Flex... Irasto does be down on Clermont most Saturday afternoons taking in the over 35 league, occasionally playing.
Just go down dey pass a drink and buy a corn soup for him and you go get ah interview.
All of a sudden I eh feeling up to it.
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The Technical Director has no clear objectives for the National Program.
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I wouldn't say combine, but rather trials.
I was there, Shaun did a few interviews and should post them soon.
Myself and Anton had a good long talk on T&T football, I was quite happy with the effort made by Batch (the organiser), he have a real good thing going in Brooklyn. The facility is pretty decent and there are kids who are 12 to 14 that looked really composed.
Anton, very down to earth and shared some good input. I told him frankly how I felt about some of the local coaches and teams. He assured me he will make every effort to support more of these trials in search of T&T players. He said he will be aiming to do another one in November.
Anton also assured me that foreign born (grand kids) can obtain T&T passports.....
About the combine, there where a few T&T prospect and to be honest, none did not impress me.
There was a number 5 from Maryland who showed good hustle and a number 11 with a decent left foot, not saying they are not good enough, but unless our guys back home is really weak, cant see any of them making the T&T first team.
However, one have to remember this was a made up team and they were playing together for the first time, I assume if we do more of this you would see a bigger turn out and a better understanding among players.
PS: Saw Irasto Knights there, seems to have a chip on his shoulder. I was a bit disappointed in his attitude. On the other hand, T&T's 1973 goalkeeper Kelvin Barclay was very nice.....
Finally had the chance to speak with Knights, I asked for an interview and I told him if it will cost, he say he will asked his manager, well, I almost died. He say once he find out from his manager how much to charge me for the interview he will call me back. Out of curiosity I await....
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I'm ah a little slow...but what am I missing here??
I want to believe yuh was mamaguying de man when yuh talk bout price right? Hell yuh had to be was mamaguying him!!!
Unless of course yuh accustom paying peeps to interview them? I dunno, I was ah lil lost.
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Fyzoman, I just getting kicks on him because I know he dont have a manger, he is a gapper in Brooklyn, when I mention it to one of his boys who made the contact, de man was cracking up too.
He had 7 caps for T&T, I doubt I would be paying for any interview.
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Ok, ok I get it Flex...appropriate response by he boy too :)
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
Ahmmm.....OK :rotfl:
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
Ahmmm.....OK :rotfl:
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
And you does wonder why these men never make it big.
Let him stay in Brooklyn and rotten now, he go die with he clips.
Them men eh understand that they grandkids and de future generation will know who they were when they pass on.
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
I honestly don't even know what to say to this.
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
One word, SHAMELESS !!!
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By the way, Irasto wants $1,000 USD for an interview, he said we will sell it and get big like Facebook and make money on his article and two clips with him scoring for T&T and he will be loosing out.
:clown:
I've had similar dealings with many especially the older heads who thinks we make money off the site and refuse to do interviews..
Oh well, definitely not my lost..
Now see this.
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Lambert appointed TTFA Head Scout for North America and UK
TTFA Media
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Lambert to the position of TTFA Head Scout for the following regions:
North America (North East States)
Europe (United Kingdom and Holland)
Lambert’s responsibilities include identifying and evaluating players with a view to building a highly competitive senior team and a hybrid under 23 squad in collaboration with the coaching staff.
The main purpose of these services will contribute to the existing player pool. In addition, specific scouting principles to collate and analyze players’ performance data and players’ history will also be implemented.
Lambert will also create and maintain positive links with international clubs and coaches.and create an international scouting network to service TTFA needs.
After identifying local players of high pedigree and or bringing players to the required level, he will arrange trials for selected players.
TTFA Technical Committee Chairman, Keith Look Loy described Lambert’s appointment as “a major step forward for TTFA talent Identification and national teams. It formalizes our official entry into the European market, it presents the possibility of international contracts in major leagues for our players, and it will clearly strengthen our national teams.
Among Lambert’s qualifications includes an English FA Level 2 certificate – Coaching Football, FA Licensed Club Coach – Full member, FA Emergency Aid Course, FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate. He also holds a NSCAA National Diploma – Developing the Player, NSCAA Advance Regional Diploma – Developing the Practice, and NSCAA State Diploma – Developing the Environment. Lambert is currently pursuing a UEFA B Coaching license. He is also the Executive Academy Director of Coaching/Scouting for the Champs Soccer Academy in Brooklyn, New York.
He also certified in Talent Identification and Match Analysis by the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) which is England’s leading provider of Talent Identification in football courses, nationally and abroad, delivering both online and in-person courses across the UK, Europe, Australia, America, Africa, and the UAE.