Young Caribbean Ballers Embracing the Change
Today January 20, the world experienced history in the making as people around the world brace in front of their television to capture the message and moment. "Let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled" these are the words of our 44th President.
As a dedicated soccer fan I've sat on many ball fields watching and observing the same young men from Jamaica, who played together as high school teammates or rivals, show off their soccer skills and talents. Through the years they've had their differences on the field, yet off the field their relationship resumes as norm. Some of these same ballers continues to play the beautiful game however, the time has come to hand over the torch to a new generation of younger ballers.
As I interviewed a young man by the name of Romaro Francis who has played the game since the young age of 6 from Mona Prep in Kingston Jamaica, I got the impression that although he is in the prime of his young adulthood he is willing to embrace the change that faces the young Caribbean ballers, by accepting the responsibility of becoming a mentor to them. "Nothing is impossible, put 150% into your game because you never know who is watching. Live your dream and you will benefit with good results". These words coincided so well with the powerful message our President has been preaching throughout his campaign "YES, WE CAN"
Today our new President, Barack Obama challenges each us to make a change. The Caribbean community of South Florida ballers may be a small spec to the nation but, for the love of the game we can and will do our part to contribute to the rebuilding of a brighter and promising future.
As a new fan of football. I must say that I agree with your parallel of President Obama's speech with the charisma and drive of this generation's ball players. These guys play with much rigor and sense of esteem.
It is definitely refreshing to see young able bodied men engaging in sports and leadership endeavors as opposed to contributing to crime and incarceration statistics of young black men in prison.
Keep up the good work.
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Hi NewFan
Welcome to Carib United FC, our goal is to continue developing young adults physically and mentally and what better channel to utilize than sports.
Be sure to check out our players profile page as we continue to provide updates on our clubs players. Our games are played in Ft Lauderdale, you may find the league schedule linked from the C.A.S.A page. Again Welcome.
Lavern
www.caribunitedfc.com
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Congratulations to Garnett and Lavern Deer for their unyielding commitment to the development of our youth soccer players. I wish for Carib United FC every success and blessings.Yes--because you believe in these young talented soccer players they can say "YES WE CAN ". My sons Romaro and Mikhail Francis have both been a product of your commitment and today they are better citizens - better sons and definitely better and rounded soccer players.
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TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN STAR MICHAEL MARTIN AKA STIKES, WHO PASSED AWAY TRAGICALLY ON JANUARY 31,2009 ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK IN A MOTOR ACCIDENT.
HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS HUMOR, BIG SMILE AND ALWAYS SOFT SPOKEN.
HE WAS AN AVID SOCCER PLAYER WHO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.
MICHAEL MARTIN WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A TEAM PLAYER, DEDICATED HUSBAND, FATHER, FRIEND AND A BSO DETENTION DEPUTY.
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