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Five VI footballers receive scholarships to play, study in UK

Five young footballers from the Virgin Islands (VI) have received scholarships to study at Weymouth on the South Coast of the United Kingdom at the Champion Academy to play U23 football and study an extended Sports Diploma and then an HNC in Sports Management. Photo: BVIFA
The five, all of whom have transitioned through the FA’s various school and youth programs as well as local National League teams, such as VG United, have also represented the Territory at Age Group Competitions and made full senior National squads, including debuts in World Cup qualifiers and CONCACAF Nations League matches. Photo: Provided
The five, all of whom have transitioned through the FA’s various school and youth programs as well as local National League teams, such as VG United, have also represented the Territory at Age Group Competitions and made full senior National squads, including debuts in World Cup qualifiers and CONCACAF Nations League matches. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Five young footballers from the Virgin Islands (VI) have received scholarships to study at Weymouth on the South Coast of the United Kingdom at the Champion Academy to play U23 football and study an extended Sports Diploma and then an HNC in Sports Management.

The five players are Levon Williams, Mekhi Waters, Sheldon Toney, Justin Smith and Quelahni Nickie arrived at their lodgings on Friday September 23, 2022, according to the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA). 

The five, all of whom have transitioned through the FA’s various school and youth programs as well as local National League teams, such as VG United, have also represented the Territory at Age Group Competitions and made full senior National squads, including debuts in World Cup qualifiers and CONCACAF Nations League matches

Opportunities through partnerships 

BVIFA said the pathway, which will further their academic success off the field and their abilities on it, has been created by the FA in partnership with the H.O. Creque Educational Foundation administered by the Rotary Club of Tortola, Unite BVI Foundation, and Oil Nut Bay Resort

The HNC in Sports Coaching and Development gives learners the knowledge and skills necessary to work as professionals within the sector.

This HNC includes an embedded, stand-alone, industry-recognized Professional Development Award in Sports Coaching.

The topics at the school will cover range from human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to sports coaching, sports development, and professional practice — including research skills.

7 Responses to “Five VI footballers receive scholarships to play, study in UK”

  • monkey chant (24/09/2022, 15:54) Like (11) Dislike (16) Reply
    Dont let that monkey chant discourage you all in that racist place
    • Unbelievable (24/09/2022, 20:46) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
      Is that the same place where the racists are paying for the scholarships for 5 talented BV Islanders?
      Your monkey chant allegations are not welcome!
  • Live up (24/09/2022, 18:00) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    the same place some cussing and trash talking our people can travel to that land and obtain an education

    it is so funny every so often our black men killing each other: breaking into your house: once you put down your personal property the black man picks it up and every man mount shut

    We have time to be finger pointing while the black man’s heritage and culture gone down drain

    Try live up black man because our forefathers and mothers already paid the cost: our children going across to london to uplift themselves should not drama because your foreparents done paid that price way way way back then
  • Angie (24/09/2022, 19:13) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats and study hard and do your best in school. Let God be your guide and represent the VI 100%
  • Quietly Watching (24/09/2022, 20:38) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am happy for you young men. Study hard and do your very best. Thank God for this wonderful opportunity. Congratulations indeed.
  • resident (25/09/2022, 03:54) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    congrats nephew, you have made our whole family so proud of you
  • Congrats Congrats Congrats (26/09/2022, 10:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Amazing job to the Association, organizers and these talented young men, embrace this opportunity (always remember that YOU worked hard and earned it), learn all you can but also have fun meeting new people and the overall exposure you will receive. Keep God in your everyday life as well.


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