In 2008 the highlight of the Youth Development Program was the preparation and participation of our U-17 and U-20 National teams in FIFA Competitions.
U-17 National Team
This program was a follow up to the U-16 which was held here in Belize in 2007. The team trained from August - November. This team was placed in the Belmopan Football Association 1St Division Competition and did very well, up until its departure for Panama the team was winning all its games.
The U-17 National Team traveled to Panama for the elimination series with Panama and Honduras. This was held in Penonome, Panama.
This team was coached by Mr. Kent Gabourel, advisors Mr. Renan Couoh and Physical Trainer, Mr. Luis Cabrera.
It was an interesting trip as most of our players had not been on a plane before: this in itself was an excitement. The visit to the Panama Canal was and will always be memorable in the eyes of these players. They not only played football, but they also studied history, geography and social studies, thanks to the National Team Development Program.
U-17 National Team |
Kadeem Courtney |
Jerome Belisle |
Shawn Lopez |
Denmark Casey |
Mark Gentle |
Michael Salazar |
Andres Makin |
Asrel Sutherland |
Adgar Adderley |
Tevin Gamboa |
Kevin Pech |
Luis Torres |
David Cruz |
Alex Innis |
Edwin Palma |
Brian Chan |
Nelson Linarez |
Edgar Naj |
U-20 National Team
The U-20 National Team was put together in July 2008. The players were identified from 2007. On Vt August 2008 Mr. Renan Couoh was hired to train
this team. He had six weeks to work.
The team traveled to Guatemala to participate in the U-20 Championship Group B for the Central American UNCAF Region. This group involved the following Guatemala,
El Salvador, Belizeand Panama.
U-20 National Team |
Windell Trapp |
Raymond Marin |
Colin Moody |
Frank Lopez |
Marvin Centeno |
Zerrick Torres |
Leonardo Valdez |
Amin August |
Pedro Guerra |
Mario Villanueva |
Luis Mendez |
Phillip Luis |
Eduardo Martinez |
Devon Makin |
Byron Usher |
Julian Maldonado |
Steven Martinez |
Bertan Bermudez |
Glenford Chimilio |
Brandon Guzman |
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This team was coached by Mr. Renan Couoh, Assistant Coach, Mr. Kent Gabourel, Physical Trainer, Mr. Luis Cabrera, Physiotherapist, Mr.Ken Vasquez and Equipment Manager, Mr. Herbert Trapp