Coach Dover encourages players to work hard continuously

Oct 19, 2021 Sports

National under-20 squad to be trimmed today

By Calvin Chapman

National Men’s Under-20 Coach Wayne Dover is really enjoying the job with the next generation of ‘Golden Jaguars’ and during a media engagement at yesterday’s training session at the National Training Center (NTC), he mentioned that he is a bit emotional on the eve of breaking down of the squad.

Omari Glasgow enjoying an exercise yesterday afternoon. Calvin Chapman photo

Alexander Davidson of Lethem

Wayne Dover – Guyana Nat. Men’s U-20 Head Coach

At the Providence facility where the young men were busy trying to impress to make the final 21 which will contest the CONCACAF Under-20 World Cup and Olympic Qualifiers, Coach Dover shared with the media that he was a bit nervous for those youngsters who may not make the final 21 but he motivated them to not give up.
He posited that, “I want them (the players who will not make the final 21) that it’s not the end of the journey. I want them to continue working as hard as they can and wait for the next time (an opportunity may arise) the phone may ring.”
In terms of the squad’s preparation for the important double assignment, Dover revealed that the players have risen to the intense challenges put forward by the Technical team and the coaching staff and he praised them, citing that, “In just four weeks, they (the players) have come a long way”, and with the remaining two weeks before they depart for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where the qualifiers will be played from November 5-14, 2021.
Dover highlighted the fact that he has never seen so many players from the hinterland involved in a national team and noted that he is, “Glad that the talented players from the outer regions are being identified and given opportunities.”
Assistant Coach Anthony ‘Natural’ Belfield echoed the sentiments of Dover, expressing his confidence in the youths being able to reach the level of fitness needed in time of the competition.
Meanwhile, Omari Glasgow, one of the more senior players on the team with experience representing the Golden Jaguars at the Gold Cup, made it clear that he won’t be shying away from any responsibility and he will motivate his players and give them the confidence to go out there and perform to the best of their ability.
Sixteen-year-old Alexander Davidson of Lethem had a quick chat with the media and he stated that he was overjoyed to be training with all the quality young players in Guyana. He mentioned that he wasn’t nervous at all and actually knows quite a few of the players since he has been on previous Under-14 and 15 training squads with them before.
The confident youngster announced his belief that he brings a lot of quality to the training squad and he if selected for the final team, he will make them stronger.

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