A shocked expression lit up 16-year-old Phillip Coker’s face after being named the Republic Bank “Athlete of the Camp” at the closing ceremony of the Republic Bank RightStart Cup Youth Football Camp held last Saturday.
Phillip was one of the 56 participants, ranging from 14-17 years old, who faithfully journeyed to the Bank’s Staff Sports Club in Barataria during the five-day camp to learn the art, skills and techniques of the sport, under the watchful eye of SKHY Football Club’s director, Colin Skeen and several coaches.
Phillip, together with Ryan Telfer, delivered the valedictorian’s remarks, where they thanked the bank for the opportunity presented to them to learn and enhance a sport that they love. “I felt a level of commitment to the game that will serve me for the rest of my live.
Thank you Republic Bank,” Coker said. Phillip was in all smiles as he was presented with the trophy from Republic Bank’s General Manager, Group Marketing and Communications, Anna María García-Brooks, for his exceptional performance.
The week long camp, which was hosted by the Bank in conjunction with the SHKY Football Club, catered for the needs of the nation’s young football enthusiasts in an attempt to help empower them through sport.
In his closing address, Republic Bank’s General Manager, Information Technology Management, Anthony Wong, challenged the participants to take one valuable lesson learnt at the camp and apply it to their daily lives.
“Try hard to live this change and you will see the difference it makes to you and your friends,” Wong said. He also congratulated them on their achievements and encouraged them to continue to strive for excellence.
Earlier in the programme, there was a parenting session, facilitated by Pearl Gonzales, Performance Management Consultant of Element P’ Performance Consultants, and distribution of certificates to each participant.
There were also special prizes presented to participants who excelled in their various age categories. Republic Bank congratulated all the participants who successfully graduated from the camp and wish them all the best in their future sporting endeavours.