“[…] I’ll say that I am a go-getter, a hardworking person who tries to be the best at everything. “My family and, just overall, my mindset [make me stand out]: I want to make something of myself one way or another…” From humble beginnings at Pinto United, Trinity College East …
Read More »‘Mistakes don’t define you!’ One-on-one with SJC’s Kaitlyn Darwent
“[…] I think I just want to improve in anything I do and achieve all my goals—not just to prove it to everybody, but to myself. I like being able to see that I put my mind to something and achieved it…” Seventeen-year-old St Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain) student …
Read More »“Energy cannot be destroyed, only transferred!” One-on-one with soca legend, Machel Montano
“[…] If you’re trying to build something, it’s up to you to decide whether or not you’re looking for fame, a quick joyride, or a genuine connection that grants you the ability to positively impact people. “Once you decide what you’re building, then you’ll know what kind of foundation you’ll …
Read More »“A gift from God…” Arima North general Ability Hazel talks to Wired868
“[…] Well, the story behind (my name, Ability) is that I was a gift from God because my mom was going through a lot when she was pregnant with me. I was born a few months after my sister (Anisha Simon) passed. “[…] I got introduced to football through older …
Read More »‘I have something unique’: Fatima ace Caden Trestrail talks to Wired868
“[…] I think my creativity as well as my goal scoring ability makes me standout. It gives me something unique, that a lot of other players might not have. “[…] My ambition is to one day play in the Champions League—that is a big goal for me. I also want …
Read More »“I want to be better than my father”: One-on-one with Malick standout Jordan Ferdinand
“[…] I want to be a professional footballer, but my first goal is to be better than my father (former FC Santa Rosa player Jeffrey Ferdinand). “People always tell me my father was a good player, so I always try to push myself to be better than him so the …
Read More »Allum: “I’d love to represent T&T in squash at the 2028 Olympics!”
“[…] In the book, Shogun, a character uses his mind to outsmart and defeat all his opponents. This really impacted me because squash can be described as physical chess and strategy is a big part of the game. “Reading the book helped me develop better focus and mental toughness, which …
Read More »Liz Williams: “Some friends become enemies, [there’s] a lot of social media bullying”
“[…] It takes a lot of hard work, late nights, missing out on family time, some friends become enemies, a lot of social media bullying. “Holidays for the public are work for us; [there are] threats made on your life, just to name a few…” Wired868 sheds light on the …
Read More »Corneal: Talent was not the issue! TD discusses T&T’s shortlived Concacaf U-20 adventure
“[…] We saw an array of talent across the board and not with just 20 players. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the group is such a talented group of players. “[…] Your questions are throwing me straight to the coach… Better you ask me about …
Read More »“I’m very technical for my age!” One-on-one with Speyside’s Makaya Taylor
“[…] I can speak German. I’m a German citizen through my mom, Stephanie Taylor… We go over there every summer with my dad, Bertil Taylor. I played with a club named Hertha Berlin in Germany this year…” Gifted 15-year-old Speyside High goalkeeper Makaya Taylor helped his school claim the 2023 …
Read More »Presentation’s Duhrell Young: “I’m really energetic and always positive!”
“Put in the work when you train and even on your off days, put in the work!” Presentation College (San Fernando) left back Duhrell Young offered that advice to aspiring young players and there is little doubt that he lives by that mantra. Young, one of the key players for …
Read More »St Anthony’s Aalon Wilson-Wright: “I’m very competitive—whether in football or video games!”
“[…] Well, I would say when I do something I try to be the best at it. I am a very competitive person whether in football or video games. I always want to win…” St Anthony’s College midfielder and captain Aalon Wilson-Wright was kicking the ball as soon as he …
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