The Barbados Football Association (BFA) was founded in 1910
and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010.
Continuing its mission to develop every
facet of football on the island, the Barbados
Football Association (BFA) today disclosed that former National Goalkeeper, Under-14
Boys Assistant Coach, and Youth Goalkeeping Coach Morrison Taylor had recently graduated
from a pilot FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches Workshop.
Held in Tobago from the 21st to 25th
August, the high-performance Workshop (a first of its kind) was organized by the
Caribbean Football Union (CFU), in partnership with FIFA, Concacaf, and the
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA).
The key objective of the specialized training was to
strengthen and upskill youth goalkeeping coaches in their capacity to develop
the next generation of elite goalkeepers around the world.
Delivered via a combination of
intensive theoretical and field sessions, the Workshop gave participants the
opportunity to gain a deeper insight into modern goalkeeper development, and
provided them with guidance on methodologies and strategic approaches to goalkeeper
training for youth, particularly at the national level.
Barbadian representative Morrison Taylor said his
experience in Tobago will be vital in progressing the BFA’s vision to advance
youth football and to create the best possible environment for the country’s
leading young goalkeepers to thrive and excel.
“It was exciting to have the opportunity to learn
from global experts to fine tune my skills and grow my youth goalkeeper
coaching capacity to the next level,” he said. “This will be a valuable asset
to football in Barbados, and I am inspired to bring what I have learnt back
home so that we can continue to enhance our young local players in dynamic and
progressive ways.”
BFA President Randy Harris said the
BFA’s participation in the Workshop further adds to the recent momentum in the
development of football in Barbados, in particular sighting the Association’s
unwavering dedication to elevating youth football on the island.
“There is no doubt football in
Barbados has turned a significant corner, and the BFA will continue to strive
to deliver a standard of international best practice in all areas of the sport
moving forward,” he said. “We recognize we must lay the appropriate educational
and practical groundwork so that we can nurture our local talent and solidify a
sustainable future for football, both here and in the region. This applies to
every level of the game, and especially our youth arm. The BFA congratulates
Morrison Taylor on his achievement, and we look forward to his continued
success with developing our young players to reach their full potential.”
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Caption: Former National
Goalkeeper, Under-14 Boys Assistant Coach, and Youth Goalkeeping Coach Morrison
Taylor recently completed the pilot FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches
Workshop in Tobago.
The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has
announced the National Senior Men’s Squad and their Management Team who will
travel on Thursday to Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to compete in the
Concacaf Nations League 2024/25.
Head Coach Kent Hall said he was encouraged by the
foundations that were being laid with the National Tridents, and that he remained
optimistic about their performance at the upcoming Nations League.
“Our preparations for the Concacaf Nations League are
a continuation of the work that we began during the World Cup Qualifiers a few
months ago,” he said. “We are slowly laying the developmental building blocks
for our team to grow as a unit, and consciously making tweaks and modifications
as we go to strengthen the formation of our new team core. It’s a long journey
to reach the performance outcomes that we aspire to, and we are still in the
process of establishing and refining the way we play. I’m excited to have a few
new fresh faces in the squad who have never been selected for the Senior team
before, and we are all just really looking forward to getting out there and
giving it one hundred percent.”
The Concacaf Nations League will continue to be
played in a three-league format, with Barbados to play in League C consisting
of the following teams:
Group
A: Barbados, Bahamas, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands
Group B: Belize, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Anguilla
Group C: Saint Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin
Islands
Team Barbados’ first match will be against the
Bahamas (Saturday 7th September), followed by the U.S. Virgin
Islands (Tuesday 10th September).
The Concacaf Nations League features the region’s 41
men's senior national teams and takes place during the FIFA Match Windows of
September, October, and November 2024. The Concacaf Nations League Finals are
scheduled for March 2025.
National Senior Men’s Squad
Andre Applewhaite
Ackeel Applewhaite
Zachary Applewhite
Nicoli Brathwaite
Khimani Cox
Jaylan Gilkes
Justin Griffith
Carl Hinkson
Hadan Holligan
Sheran Hoyte
Kevon Lucas
Jireh Malcolm
Ricardio Morris
Shay Prescod
Kishmar Primus
Niall Reid-Stephen
Nathan Sealy
Ethan Taylor
Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse
Nathan Walters
Justin White
Mario Williams
Management Team
Head Coach – Kent
Hall
Assistant Coach – Marlon Harte
Manager – Ortis Williams
Equipment Manager – Orlando Mapp
Sports Therapist – Johann Lashley
Trainer – Chad Bynoe
Goalkeeping Coach – Bernard Howell
Press Officer – Anmar Goodridge-Boyce
Bridgetown, Barbados – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has reiterated
its commitment to the development of all facets of football in Barbados by showcasing
the recent international achievements of several of its match officials.
The BFA announced that local officials Keil Howard,
Jaselle Louison, and Cleon Culley were given the opportunity to add further
training to their journey to qualify as FIFA Match Officials through refereeing
at the 2024 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boy’s U-14 Challenge Series in
Trinidad and Tobago, with Jaselle officiating the Tier I Final as an Assistant
Referee.
During the Series, the trio were also amongst a
group of match officials selected from across the Caribbean to simultaneously
undertake an intensive CFU program to train regional referees for the world
stage.
To add to the list of match official accolades, the
BFA also highlighted local FIFA Assistant Referee Angelo Doyle, who was appointed to officiate at the CFU Club Shield (formerly the Concacaf Caribbean Club
Shield) Final between Arnett Gardens FC (Jamaica) and Grenades FC (Antigua and
Barbuda) held in Curaçao earlier this month.
Further depth was added to the educational capacity
of BFA match officials when Referee Cleon Culley participated in the Concacaf
Referee Academy in Mexico earlier in the year, followed by the Concacaf Referee
Academy Consolidation Course recently in Costa Rica.
Cully was additionally impressively a match official
at the 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship in Costa Rica
this month, alongside BFA FIFA Assistant Referee Abigail Brathwaite who officiated
the Final match between the USA and Mexico.
Most recently, local FIFA Assistant Referees Kevon
Clarke and Angelo Doyle travelled on Monday to the Dominican Republic on their
appointment to officiate a 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup match between Grenades
FC (Antigua and Barbuda) and Cibao FC (Dominican Republic).
BFA Head of Refereeing Victor Moore said the recent focus
on match official development speaks volumes about the BFA’s dedication to
the sustainability of football in Barbados.
“Essentially, our objective is to train and build a
cadre of officials that reach a world-class standard of refereeing,” he said. “Giving
our officials wider exposure and international experience raises the standard
of officiating and is a vital part of the bigger picture of creating proper longevity
for football on the island. The BFA are complementing these overseas
development opportunities with regular weekly physical and technical local training
sessions for our referees, as well as continued recruitment drives to scout
emerging talent in the field.”
BFA President Randy Harris lauded the recent achievements of the match officials, stating the BFA continues to be committed to leading the charge with forward thinking ways to professionalize the game in Barbados.
“It is my vision for Barbados to be a leader in regional football development,” he said. “Our participation in internationally recognized educational opportunities such as these represents our firm support for setting a standard of excellence at all levels of football on the island, and within the wider Caribbean. For us to progress the sport to new heights, we must continue to be the exemplars of football in the Caribbean, and the BFA will continue to invest in training to develop football in Barbados in a holistic manner to see this aspiration become a reality.”
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Caption: Referee Cleon Culley at the Concacaf Referee Academy Consolidation Course in Costa Rica.
“I
commend our young National Tridents on their impressive performance at this
year’s Caribbean Football Union Boys’ U-14
Challenge Series.
This
competition has been a critical development opportunity for football in Barbados
and the wider Caribbean, and Team Barbados’ results are a true testament to the
BFA’s firm commitment to, and strong investment in, all aspects of youth
football.
Specifically,
to the efforts of U-14 Head Coach Fitzgerald Carter and Team Manager Dale
Rudder who, through their management of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme Program,
work tirelessly with these players and the next generation of footballers in Barbados
both on and off the pitch.
Thank
you to all volunteers, friends, family, and our local football community who continue
to support this national development program.
The
BFA extends our heartfelt congratulations to our boys on rising to the occasion
and doing their best to represent their country on the regional stage.
The
future of football in Barbados looks bright. We are proud of you.”
BFA President, Randy Harris
IMAGE CREDIT: Caribbean Football Union
In commemoration of the late Kenville 'Kab' Layne, the National Sports Council (NSC), in collaboration with the Barbados Football Association (BFA), will be holding a Benefit Football Match on Thursday 29th August at 7pm at the BFA Artificial Turf in Wildey in his honour.
Mr. Layne was a well-known football coach, serving both institutions over two decades, and was instrumental in the development of many young footballers in Barbados.
We invite you to come out and show your support for this worthy cause.
Bridgetown,
Barbados – The Barbados Football Association
(BFA) today announced the realignment of its Administration through the appointment
of new General Secretary Ashley Scott-Williams, Head Coach Kent Hall, and
Communications Director Amy Goulding.
Following the
election of a new Executive Board earlier this year, BFA President Randy Harris
said these most recent appointments reaffirm an exciting new chapter for football
in Barbados.
“With the
full support of FIFA, I am thrilled to officially welcome this new leadership team
to help guide the BFA into a new direction,” he said. “These changes represent an
important turning point for the development of football in Barbados, as we continue
to work to professionalise the Association and progress the sport on the island
to reach its full potential.”
Harris confirmed
the realignment will see former BFA General Secretary Amanda James move into
the role of BFA Special Projects Coordinator to pursue her passion for
education and youth through initiatives such as the ‘FIFA Football for Schools’
program and other community focused projects.
He also stated
the recruitment process for a new BFA Technical Director was still underway,
after Emmerson Boyce recently took up the position of Women’s Team Manager at Wigan
Athletic FC in the UK.
“The BFA
remains steadfast in our mission to lay the foundations for the sustainable development of football in Barbados, and we are committed to all facets
of football including our players, officials, clubs, coaches, facilities, and
of course our Administration,” he said. “Representatives from the FIFA Member
Associations Division have been here this week to show their support of this
new direction for the BFA, which aligns with their strong commitment to advance football in Barbados and across the wider Caribbean.
We extend
our sincere thanks to FIFA for their unwavering support of this new era for the
BFA which will be defined by increased collective governance, financial
sustainability, technical, league and club development, high performance infrastructure,
and ultimately football success. I encourage all Barbadians, clubs, and
football lovers to support the BFA’s efforts to transform the landscape of
football in Barbados and more broadly, to become the leading Caribbean ‘hub’
for football in the region.”
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Caption: BFA President Randy Harris (centre)
officially welcomed new General Secretary Ashley Scott-Williams (far left) and
Communications Director Amy Goulding (third from right) with FIFA Development Manager
Member Associations Americas Cadijah Mars (second from left), Lead FIFA Regional
Office Member Associations Americas Hervé Blanchard (second from right), and FIFA
Consultant Strategy and Implementation Amiel Mohammed (far right) this
week at BFA Headquarters in Wildey.
Bridgetown,
Barbados – The Barbados Football Association
(BFA) has announced the squad of the Under-14 Boys and their Management Team
who are set
to take part in the 2024 Caribbean
Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad.
Taking
place over 16th – 25th August, the Challenge Series is well
known as a key regional football developmental tool that assists teams to strengthen
their skill sets and expand their respective national player pools.
Under-14 Boys Head Coach Fitzgerald Carter, who is also the BFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Project Officer and Talent Coach, said the Series plays a vital role in the development of football in Barbados through introducing young players to the highest level of competition from an early age.
"Competing against various playing styles and
some of the most talented youth players in our region are invaluable ways for
our players to grow, develop, be creative, and express themselves while gaining
this life changing experience representing their country internationally,” he
said. “During our preparations, some of our coaches who are participating in
the BFA D-License and Concacaf C-License programs were also given the
opportunity to coach and be mentored within this national development initiative,
so it is really setting us up with a solid foundation to progress the sport in Barbados
in a multifaceted way. I would like to extend my thanks to Kevon Bishop,
Muammar Odell, Carlo Perry, and Chris Reid for their assistance in the
preparation of this Under-14 group and we are all looking forward to some
exciting competition in Trinidad."
He emphasized the CFU Challenge Series at its
essence serves as an important development milestone for the local players, and
called on all Barbadians to support the current Barbados youth delegation as
they continue to play and develop, regardless of the results.
BFA President Randy Harris echoed these sentiments, reiterating
the BFA’s ongoing commitment to the development of football in Barbados,
particularly at the youth level.
“I’m delighted to once again be sending our young
players out to get their first taste of international competition at the CFU
Challenge Series,” he said. “These players are the future of football in
Barbados, and we remain focused on providing development opportunities such as
these to ensure that we are building a framework for the sport that is
sustainable as we continue to strive for excellence within all the facets of
local and national football.”
Barbados’ Under-14 Boys team will play in Tier II
(Group A) in the 2024 CFU Boys’ U-14 Challenge Series, kicking off against St.
Vincent and the Grenadines (16th August), followed by Guyana (17th
August) and the Cayman Islands (18th August), then Antigua and
Barbuda (20th August).
National Under-14 Boys Team
Trey Barker
Tyrique Collymore
Tye Gittens
Denari Griffith
Jemarco Johnson
Dimiko Jordan
Adam King
Shaquan King
Javier Marshall
Maleek Peters
Sasha Pounder
Raezario Roach
Rajari Rollins
Amari Small
Jazorie Thompson
Xavier Thorne
Jevonte Ward
Tye Waterman
Israel Watson
Jamari Watson
Management Team
Head Coach – Fitzgerald Carter
Assistant
Coach/Goalkeeping Coach – Morrison Taylor
Manager – Dale Rudder
Equipment Manager – Patrick Mapp
Physiotherapist – Khadijah Williams
Several students from primary schools across the island participated in the FIFA Football For Schools Programme at the BFA Wildey Turf on Friday.
Barbados is among 21 countries involved with ninety delegates from the CaribbeanFootball Union (CFU) taking part in the initiative which is a collaboration with UNESCO.
It commenced in Rwanda in 2018 and aims to contribute to the education, development and empowerment of around 700 million children. It seeks to make football more accessible to both boys and girls around the world by incorporating football activities into the education system, in partnership with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
The programme has been designed to promote targeted life skills and competencies through football and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and
other priorities.
The F4S Programme is aligned with global sport, education and health policies, including UNESCO’s Kazan Action Plan, the Education 2030: Incheon Declaration and Framework of
Action, and the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA).
The F4S Programme can be used by member associations (MAs) and their governments to further national development priorities.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) announces the appointment of former national midfielder Kent Hall as the interim head coach of the Barbados senior men’s national football team with immediate effect until December 31, 2024.
The 45 year-old Hall, represented Barbados at the senior International level from 2003-2006 and replaces BFA technical director Emmerson Boyce who took charge for the final two matches of the 2023/2024 Concacaf Nations League campaign versus Montserrat and Nicaragua.
Hall, the BFA head of coaching education is a certified FIFA & Concacaf coach educator, Concacaf B License holder who also served as assistant men’s national coach and head coach of the Barbados U-20 national team.
Hall said “ It’s certainly a job that I have been interested in for a long time. I’ve always had a dream about having this position. I am relishing the opportunity to take the reigns and see what we can do. Right now we haven’t had the best results for our senior men’s national team and I am really hoping that we can change though fortunes.”
“The initial focus obviously is trying to get in there and establish a philosophy of play that we want to have. We know the World Cup qualifying campaign is a tough one so we will use these games to help us gauge where we are and help us get experience. We will look towards the Nations League to start building towards what we hope is the next generation of Barbados football that would get us to where we want to be which is qualifying for major tournaments in the future.”
The Tridents are gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Curacao on Wednesday June 5, 2024 and Sunday June 9, 2024.
Barbados has been drawn in Group A of League C of the 2024/2025 Concacaf Nations League and will take on Bahamas and United States Virgin Islands in September.
The Barbados Football Association is deeply saddened by the passing of former president and founder of the Barbados Cup, George LasCaris.
He passed away yesterday after a brief illness.
BFA president Randy Harris has paid tribute to LasCaris, describing him as one of the best administrators of football on the island.
"The BFA pays tribute to Mr George Lascaris, a former President, who will be remembered as one of the game's most progressive administrators, on his recent passing.
"Under his leadership, he oversaw the transformation of local Football, increasing participation, seeking and obtaining significant sponsorship and introducing new and exciting competitions on the Association's annual calendar.
"Lascaris played a significant role in the Shell Caribbean Cup and was the creator of the ever popular Barbados Cup, a regional tournament for youth teams, which was sustained for more than 30 years, and held during the Easter school break."
"May he rest in peace, we offer our deepest condolences to MArgo and his entire family." Harris said.
Miami, Florida - The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) today announced a significant transition in the organization and management of the Caribbean Club Shield, with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) taking the reins of the respected Caribbean club competition from the 2024 edition onwards.
Under the terms of this important agreement, the CFU will assume responsibility for the organization and management of the competition, with Concacaf providing support for its delivery. The competition will be rebranded as the CFU Club Shield and will qualify two clubs into the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
This decision reflects a collaborative effort between Concacaf and the CFU to further bolster the growth of clubs and leagues, and football as a whole, across the Caribbean region.
“The development of regional club football is a major priority for Concacaf and alongside our Caribbean member associations, we are dedicated to fully supporting the growth of clubs and leagues across a region known for its passion for the sport,” said Concacaf President, Victor Montagliani. “This collaboration with the CFU is a testament to the leadership of the CFU President and highlights the ambition we share to deliver opportunities that will take the game in the Caribbean to the next level. We look forward with great anticipation to supporting the delivery of the inaugural CFU Club Shield later this year”, added Montagliani.
“The CFU is extremely pleased to be taking over the management and organization of the Club Shield, and to rebrand it as an official CFU competition. We welcome the cooperation from Concacaf in ushering in this new era of the CFU delivering an important club competition and we look forward to continuing to work closely with the Confederation to grow club and league football in the region,” said CFU President, Randolph Harris. “We are excited to deliver a competition that is as robust as any on the field of play and to delivering administration that meets and exceeds the mark,” added Harris.
Established in 2018, the Caribbean Club Shield has a primary objective of advancing professional football throughout the Caribbean. Participation is open to semi-professional and amateur teams holding current championship titles in their respective domestic leagues.
The tournament format involves up to 16 clubs, grouped into four sets of four. Winners of each group progress to the semifinals, with the ultimate finalists earning coveted berths in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup, subsequently qualifying for the Concacaf Champions Cup.
In 2023, Suriname’s SV Robinhood emerged victorious in both the Caribbean Club Shield and the Caribbean Cup. The team has solidified their position as the most successful team in the history of the Caribbean Club Shield, boasting two championship titles.
Set to unfold from July 25 to August 4, 2024, the venue for this year's competition will be announced in due time. (Concacaf)
The Barbados Football Association has officially unveiled a new grass field located next to Wildey Turf in honour of one of Barbados' greatest footballers. It will be named " The Phillip Blagrove Training Pitch" after one of the island and Caribbean's best goal keepers - Phillip Blagrove. The former Notre Dame and Barbados goal keeper is famous for saving a penalty from Paul Davis in the second leg of a first round pre-Olympic qualifer in Kingston, Jamaica. It came after Adrian Hall's first half strike gave Barbados the lead and was eventually the winning goal in the 1987 match. The new grass pitch was funded by Concacaf.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Randy Harris has been re-elected for a fourth consecutive term as President of the Barbados Football Association, after defeating former national goal keeper Omari Eastmond by seven votes at the annual general meeting and congress held at the BFA headquarters last Sunday.
Harris who is also the Caribbean Football Union president and a Concacaf vice president gained 37 votes, while Eastmond captured 30.
“Obviously, I put myself in the race because I want to complete my mission first of all by completing the facility. Then I want to look at mostly junior programmes because we have to look to the future of local football in Barbados.
“I want to thank the members for having confidence in me again and I want to say to the challenger that he put up a good fight, he has something to give to football, and I hope this loss wouldn’t cause him to feel he is not welcome to assist," Harris said.
Harris was first voted into office in 2012, was re-elected in 2016 and ran uncontested in 2020. He is also currently the president of the Caribbean Football Union.
The vice presidents are : Fabian Wharton, Al Walcott, Ashton Chapman.
The executive board members are : Tracia Forde, Wren Ramsay, Simeon Allsopp, O'Brien Smith and Shamika Estwick.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) is pleased to announce the squad for the upcoming Concacaf Under-20 Qualifying Championship from February 23 to March 2, 2024.
Head coach Kent Hall has named a 21 member team and seven officials which will leave the island on Wednesday February 21.
The Young Tridents were drawn in Group C with hosts Guatemala, Curacao, Aruba and Saint Martin. Barbados will begin their campaign against Guatemala on February 23.
The first-place team from each group will advance to the 2024 Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship, joining the six pre-seeded top-ranked nations.
Match Schedule
Guatemala vs Barbados – February 23 , 2024
Curacao vs Barbados - February 27, 2024
Barbados vs Saint Martin - February 29, 2024,
Aruba vs Barbados - March 2, 2024
FULL SQUAD
Goal keepers: K'den Hee Chung ( Carlton Red & White) Raheem Agard (Whitehall FC) Jireh Malcolm (Paradise FC)
Defenders : Ethan Goodridge (Kickstart Rush) Warren Trotman (UWI Blackbirds) Raquan Clarke (Paradise FC) Ajani Banton (Woodstock Academy) Ronaldo Walker (Technique) Travon Wickham (UWI Blackbirds) Kamari Johnson (Kickstart Rush)
Midfielders: Ethan Taylor (Kickstart Rush) Ethan Squires (Kickstart Rush) Aiden Tempro (IMG Academy) Ronan Lee (UWI Blackbirds) Christian Gill (UWI Blackbirds) Xavier Webster (Greens United) Shamari Harewood (UWI Blackbirds) Abdullah Javaid (Unattached) Rovaldo Massiah (UWI Blackbirds)
Forwards: Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse (Dubai FC) Khimani Cox (Barbados Soccer Academy)
Management: Team manager: Ashley Scott, Head Coach : Kent Hall, Assistant Coach : Kenville Layne, Goal Keeping Coach : Richard Bynoe, Equipment Manager : Orlando Mapp, Media Officer : Nick Maitland, Medic : Venice Forde
