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ISSUE

Players to Watch 01
March
2011
 Kenwyne Jones: Forward, Stoke City FC
Jones was named T&T Player of the Year in 2007. He also was named Sun-
derland’s layer of the Season in the same year. Currently, he is with Stoke
City.

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 Jlloyd Samuel: Defender, Bolton Wanderers
this issue
Trained as a youth in the Charlton Athletic system. Signed his first pro con-
tract with Aston Villa. In 2009, received FIFA clearance to play with T&T na-
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Players to Watch P.2
offers opportunities for
 Julius James: Defender, Columbus Crew
To make it onto the pitch, you Tobago’s Hidden Jewel P.2
male and female play-
As of March 1, 2011, James became the latest addition to the Columbus
need the perfect kit. From
ers ages 18+ to experi-
Crew. He was originally drafted by Toronto FC in 2006. He is a member of
advice to product reviews,
ence Portugal’s culture
the T&T Senior Squad.
Paul Kitson’s aim is to make
in a new way. Train and
play with open adult
sure you are match ready! New Club Aims to Put Soca Warriors on the Map
teams in the Lisbon
Paul Kitson, Jr. is the owner of in the country. T&T Highlanders will draw
Varsity Soccer 365, a com- heavily upon his expertise in the club’s bid to
area. To learn more, go
quickly join the USL and/or the playing
pany that promotes physical
to www.eatsoccer.net. schedules of other comparable North Ameri-
fitness and overall well-being can clubs.
Issue 01 03 2011
by teaching players of all ages
Off the pitch, the new club has a number of
Tobago’s Hidden Jewel: Stokely Vale FC the game of soccer in NY, NJ,

CT, You can reach him at

According to Yasha Tobias-Browne, foot-
ballers in Tobago are the considered under-
dogs and that has given them a fighting spirit
and never say die attitude. His club, Stokely
Vale, is an example of this. Its first team
squad is a mixture of old schemers and
young gifted athletes.
The center midfielder, who has been with the
club for two seasons, describes the match
play of the squad, managed by Coach Camp-
bell, as “pass and move, flowing football
akin to that of my team Arsenal and the
South American style-samba soccer.”
During his first season with Stokely Vale,
intelligence and a willingness to run helped
the team to win their league and receive a
promotion. However, in his second season A
lack of consistency plagued the side.
At their home pitch, Plymouth Recreational
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ADVICE FROM A PRO
Ground, the side showcased its force. Unfor-
I had the good fortune of
tunately, they were unable to maintain that
same energy throughout their schedule, as
receiving many nuggets of
wisdom from a pro foot-
they beat top clubs and dropped matches
baller, Paul Kitson, Sr. Here
against weaker ones. Stokely completed the
is his first tip for any player.
season with a 6th place finish in Trinidad &
 Concentrate on your
Tobago’s National Super League. Despite
first touch. By master-
this past season’s rollercoaster, the club has
previously produced quality players, such as
ing your first touch you
will always be confident
Daniel Cyrus, a current member of Trinidad
& Tobago’s Men’s National Team.
on the ball . Also you will
afford yourself time and
space to read the field
In 2011, Stokely Vale has secured adequate
and make your next
sponsorship so that it can make a campaign
decision. The sooner
for promotion to the Pro-League. To follow
you have the ball under
Stokely Vale F.C in their 2011 campaign, go
control the sooner the
to www.ttproleague.com
game is at your mercy.
ways that they desire to connect with the
local community. One of these opportunities
includes an outreach program that will in-
clude players participating in community
improvement projects as well as meet and
After playing for 11 years in Europe, James Baird is greet events with school children. The sec-
hoping to build a bridge for Trinidadian players to ond way is through sponsorship.
take their skills across the water to America and
Europe. Baird and his wife Debby are owners of
T&T Highlanders FC is looking for partners
the new club Trinidad and Tobago Highlanders FC.
to invest in the growth of world class players.
Through a financial underwriting of the
With the goal of producing players who can make
club’s kits, sports equipment and travel costs
the club a competitive side fairly quickly, Baird has
companies can showcase their commitment
signed on to do triple duty with the club, as an
to fans and players of the club. Match pro-
owner, assistant coach and player. He will join 4 to
grams, boards, kit signage and possible tele-
5 other experienced players as they lead a squad of
vision promotion are the benefits of forming
remaining under 21 players.
a relationship with T&T Highlanders FC.
To spearhead the management of the team, Baird
To learn more about the new club or inquire
has tapped local Trinidadian, Coach Alexander, to
about sponsorship opportunities, go to
serve as the head coach. Alexander has a track re-
www.trinidadandtobagohighlandersfc.com.
cord for developing talent at schools and pro clubs
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