Tag Archives: Wayne Sheppard

“I think a better method [to select the Secondary Schools Football League standout players] has to be used,” said Arima North Secondary head coach Wayne Sheppard. “No disrespect to young [Mikhail] Clement, who is a terrific young goalkeeper—but anyone who watched last season knows the player of the season had …

“[…] The question isn’t just ‘who is coaching?’ but ‘how are they coaching—and is it modern enough to compete?’ “Yes, assembling talent without growing match IQ is a dead end. But the issue extends beyond schools and clubs ‘collecting’ players. The real failure lies in a persistent lack of strategic …

I wasn’t at last night’s Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers game. I took it for granted that we would get past Barbados and the other Caribbean nations, so I was planning to go to the Mexico game only. I guessed wrong. But something I’ve been pointing to comes to the fore …

“[…] Football has made me who I am. The people I’ve met, the lessons I’ve learned, and the discipline have all taught me humility and patience. “The game reminds you that success is temporary and things can change in a moment, so you have to stay grounded…” Eighteen-year-old Arima North …

San Juan North Secondary will seek their third East Zone Intercol title in four seasons on Wednesday, after they edged Arima North Secondary 5-4 on penalty kicks—following an exciting 2-2 draw at the Arima school ground. The “Dial Dynamos” led 2-0 at the interval, as playmaker Darren De Four converted …

An understrength Arima North Secondary held their nerve to fend off a determined second-half fightback from Trinity College East for a 4-2 win in a rescheduled Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premiership Division clash at the Arima Velodrome on Saturday. The match had everything—from superb individual goals to defensive lapses, …

Naparima College continued to build on their statement win from round one of the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season, with a 3-1 come-from-behind win over Arima North Secondary at the Arima Velodrome today. The result saw “Naps” stay perfect on top of the table, although Presentation College (San …

In Trinidad and Tobago, community football clubs often operate far beyond the realm of sport. In neighborhoods where violence, poverty, and social challenges persist, these clubs represent more than just a place to play. They are sanctuaries where young people find discipline, mentorship, hope, and sometimes even salvation. For many …

“[…] If we were really serious, the powers that be would have engaged the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Sport about having PE teachers educated on introducing and coaching girls at the primary school level. “[…] We seem not to have the patience or appetite to do things correctly, …

Arima North Secondary head coach Wayne Sheppard, St Augustine Secondary head coach Tacuma Jones and Fatima College manager Stephen ‘Bison’ Williams have called on the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) executive to overhaul its selection process for its All Star teams. Last Thursday, the SSFL executive, led by president Merere …

QPCC, Trendsetter Hawks, Ball Blasters Youth Academy and Pro Series snagged a trophy apiece as the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) concluded on a dramatic afternoon at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Saturday 24 May. The Ball Blasters fell to a stoppage time winner from Pro Series …

Spectacular finishes, peeved referees, animated coaches, penalties scored and missed, cheers and tears… There was nothing missing on Saturday as the Trinidad leg of the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) came to a sizzling finale on a damp day in Barataria. “I think football was the winner …