Foreign-Based Coaching Schooler Jason Nelson Dies in Car Accident
Posted on March 20, 2008
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St.Clair’s Coaching School mourns the loss of Jason “Nello” Nelson who suffered fatal injuries as a result of a severe car accident in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday night (15th March). Jason was the only occupant in the car when it struck a tree.
The 27-year-old was a graduate of Signal Hill Comprehensive School, and grew up in Sherwood Park, Tobago. He worked as a construction inspector in Ft. Lauderdale.
Donations – Jason Nelson Challenge Fund
Jason, the sole bread-winner of his family leaves behind his wife (Leslie-Ann) and two young boys who are very much in need of our support and assistance at this time, and beyond.
In an attempt to make donations as feasible as possible, a deposit-only account has been created at Bank of America to allow access from anywhere within the United States. The goal is to raise $14,600.00 to aid the cost of the funeral ($6,400.00) and upgrades to the home for wheelchair accessibility ($8,200.00).
Bank: Bank of America
Account #: 898011077315
Name: Leslie-Ann Pierre Nelson, 8648 Beekman Drive, Miramar, FL 33025
Note: This account will only be open till July 1st.
If you would like to donate to the family by check/cheque, please mail to the following address:
Leslie-Ann Pierre Nelson
8648 Beekman Drive
Miramar, FL 33025
Foreign-Based Lads Distressed 4-1 by Coaching School Locals
Posted on January 13, 2008
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St Clair’s Coaching School local-based men’s senior team made light work of their foreign-based counterparts in their annual ‘Local vs. Foreign-based’ match, held at the school’s ground in Mt Pleasant on Saturday 5th January, 2008
The local outfit triumphed 4-1 with a double from Diego Nicholson and one each from Brian Brown and Sheldon Small. College of Charleston’s (Charleston, South Carolina) 2007 top goal-scorer Kareem Yearwood scored the only item in a losing cause.
Among the foreign-based players on show were Anton Peterkin, Kareem Yearwood, Javon Carrington, MaKan Hislop, Darren and Jerome Toby.
St. Clair’s Coaching School’s men’s team, which finished fourth in the Tobago Football Association League last year will commence preparations for the 2008 season soon after Carnival.
Gregory Khan Named to 2007 All-WVIAC Men’s Soccer Team
Posted on November 13, 2007
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Sophomore forward Gregory Khan of Mt. Pleasant, Tobago was named to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (All-Conference) Men’s Soccer Team for the 2007 season owing to his stellar performance.
Khan, a first team selection, led the Shepherd University Rams in scoring with 13 goals and an assist for 27 points. The Rams finished this season with a 7-8-1 record overall.
Yearwood Named to Southern Conference All-Conference Team
Posted on November 13, 2007
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Foreign-based played Kareem Yearwood, the Southern Conference’s (SoCon) leading scorer with 12 goals in hte 2007 regular season, was selected as a first-team forward this past week.
Yearwood, a sophomore from Sou Sou Lands, Tobago, leads the SoCon and the team in points with 25. Earlier this week he was ranked as 25th in the NCAA Division I in points-per-game (1.47) and 14th in goals-per-game (.71). Yearwood’s efforts have earned him the top spot in the conference goals-per-game and game-winning goals as well.
On Saturday 10th, Yearwood added another goal to his tally as he scored first for College of Charleston in their 3-1 victory over Georgia Southern. College of Charleston will now advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Javon Carrington Acknowledged
Posted on November 5, 2007
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Foreign-based footballer Javon Carrington, who attends Georgia State University, was acknowledged recently for his performance on the field.
Javon, a senior on the field, by eligibility, moved to the Panthers this year as a transfer from Concordia College (Selma, Alabama) where he was a stellar defender. He has played in all 15 games for the Panthers this year and has been tapped as an impact player for the team.
This year he has been essential to the Panthers in the backfield helping to defend the goal, contributing to six back saves and three shutouts on the season. Javon is pursuing a degree in managerial sciences and a minor in marketing.
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