Dover’s view on local football is not new

Dec 16, 2010 Letters

Dear Editor,
The constraints expressed by the national football coach, Wayne Dover, at the conclusion of the recent Digicel Caribbean Competition with regards to the team’s failure to qualify for the semi-finals, thereby equaling the Gordon Braithwaite’s coached 1986 squad, are not new.
On Monday December 6th, it was reported in an interview with Kaieteur Sport, that an insufficient number of practice days, the unavailability of quality players generally and too little exposure, have been identified and have been determined as the main causes for our lack of consistency in “top-flight” regional football.
I have been associated with various national teams from 2005-2010, as a scout, selector, assistant and head coach.
It is my personal opinion, which I have never been bashful or fearful of expressing, that players are selected on the national squad to represent Guyana, who are technically, tactically, mentally and physically under-developed.
This situation would remain as is until every club in every sub-association engages the services of a qualified coach, who must be given the freedom and authority to develop a programme of technical competence from nursery.
It is only when players can truly master the fundamental techniques required can the limited days available during preparation be utilized appropriately, to adequately and competently teach, implement and execute; organised, disciplined and successful tactical maneuvers.
It will be wise for the national coach to meet formally or informally with all coaches, individually or collectively to update and address the way forward in solving these problems. We can no longer afford the same re-occurring factors to limit our regional success.
In the last “Fifa-ran” elite coaching course held in Guyana, the instructor Professor Kenton (ex Honduran international) stated, “The standard of football is dependant on the quality of coaches.” It is therefore necessary that all coaches understand their responsibility and to recognise that the level of success enjoyed by our national teams (all divisions) are directly dependant on how coaches perform.
The initiative and impetus of the technical department of the GFF cannot be over-stated if our next attempt at qualifying for the CONCACAF Gold Cup is to be achieved,
In an effort to provide the medium through which coaches can share information, experiences and update themselves with other coaches through interaction, I have decided to start a football programme, “Coaches Diary”, to be aired on CNS Ch6, in the coming year.
It will attempt to supplement the unavailability of adequate number of qualified coaches, the lack of coaching courses and to inform un-qualified coaches, players and fans of modern trends in football. Details of airing times and days will be announced when finalized.
Bilaal Eusi Nantambu

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