Youth Football

“[…] What impresses me most is his drive and determination. When he loses possession, he doesn’t simply give up; he wants that ball back! “That fighting spirit, commitment and refusal to give up are qualities I truly admire…” Celeste Williams is unequivocal about her favourite player in the SSFL Premiership …

St Anthony’s College climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time in the 2026 SSFL SporTT Premiership Division season, as they stunned San Juan North Secondary 4-0 today in Bourg Mulatresse—with all four goals coming in the last 16 minutes of the match. It was only the second …

Coach Randolph Boyce has confirmed his 14-man squad which leaves Trinidad and Tobago on Monday to compete in the inaugural Fifa U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The tournament runs from 22-31 October and features an 8v8 format with two 20-minute halves. All Fifa member associations are invited …

Hillview College have fired head coach Jeremy McMeo, midway through the 2026 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) SporTT Premiership Division season—despite the fact that the newly promoted team are in the top half of the standings at present. Hillview are ninth in the 17-team standings, after two draws against St …

“[…] The TTFA could work with clubs, academies, parents and relevant child-protection stakeholders to review its youth-team travel standards and safeguarding communication procedures. “Such a review could examine whether existing requirements adequately address travel authorisation, accommodation, supervision, emergency arrangements, parental communication and responsibility for children when travel plans change…” The …

Which player do you look forward to seeing in action the most on any given Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Sportt Premiership Division match day—and why? This is Question Two in our Subway challenge to Wired868 readers, and there is a $100 gift certificate in it for you. Here is …

St Mary’s College remained in first position today, after a 3-1 win over Malick Secondary at Serpentine Road in St Clair, but the southern heavyweights are closing in fast—as the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) SporTT Premiership Division moved to Round Nine today. First half goals by Nadeem Grant and …

“[…] Mr St Gary Rose speaks extensively about what complainants are not entitled to demand. Yet he provides considerably less clarity about the mechanisms through which his own department can be independently examined when its decisions or procedures are challenged. “Who determines whether a safeguarding officer has properly assessed a …

“[…] Both Naps and SBC finally getting all their players on the field after a lengthy MOE delay, means a boost in confidence during the games for both teams of south players. A strong striker and solid goalkeeper makes a huge difference on how the rest of the team performs. …

“[…] Our responsibility is not to respond to the loudest voice, but to protect every child according to their individual needs and the risks identified. We will neither minimise genuine safeguarding concerns nor artificially elevate the assessed urgency of a matter in response to external pressure. “The Department will continue …

“[…] In April 2025, Wired868 reported that TTFA safeguarding manager Gary St Rose said his department had handled 561 reported concerns over three years. “According to his account, 23 progressed beyond counselling, 15 were settled through mediation and eight involved formal correspondence. He said formal action had been taken on …

“[…] There are also concerns about statements reportedly made to players and/or during discussions with members of the football community, which may give the impression that football is not a priority for St Anthony’s College. “[…] The concern is therefore not simply about winning football matches. These are young students …