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USA based Coach supports Hopetown FC
– promises to maintain assistance
The Hopetown Football Club on Wednesday received a complete set of football uniforms compliments of USA based Coach Winston Benons.
At a simple ceremony to hand over the gear which also included shin pads, captain armbands, goal keeping gloves and a gear bag, Benons said that he was born in New Amsterdam and always felt compelled to give back to the Ancient County.
“I’m happy to be here today to empower you by assisting you with equipment to make you better in your game. This is just the beginning of things to come; if you remain discipline, dedicated and determined to be the best you can be in the game you can rest assure that I will be here for you.”
Coach Winston Benons (right) shakes hands with Hopetown
FC Captain Norde Mc Donald after the presentation of the uniforms
and other equipment being displayed by members of the club.
He further told the members present that they must have a desire to be positive examples in the village with a focus of making the community better. He encouraged the club to encourage youth and female development by investing in their holistic growth.
Berbice Football Association (BFA) who indentified Hopetown to benefit from the donation said that he has been impressed with the discipline of the club which is a new member of the association.
He also thanked Benons for his contribution which would allow the club to perform better and prosper in the ensuing months. Also present were Club Secretary Gryldene Mc Almont and Club Captain Norde Mc Donald.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Vice Captain of the Club, Takunda Spellen.
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