George installed as TTEC coach

JEFFERSON GEORGE has been named as the new coach of TTEC FC for the 2012-2013 TT Pro League season.
The 33-year-old welcomed the opportunity with both hands, and said, “it’s not new to me.”
“My specialty is goalkeeping,” said the former W Connection and Starworld Strikers goalie. “…but I’ve coached before at Joe Public as assistant to Michael McComie. I also have qualifications with my UEFA ‘B’ and the English FA Level Two.”
George fills the position left vacant following the sacking of coach Dexter Cyrus in April.
In May, assistant coaches Reynold Carrington and Desmond Bailey took over as caretakers of TTEC FC for the Digicel Pro Bowl competition—the final knockout on the League’s calendar—in the absence of Cyrus reaching the semifinal round where they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Defence Force.
But Cyrus, who enjoyed success at the Super League level finishing second in 2009 and winning the Super League and Knockout in 2010, made headlines on debut in the Pro League.
With a boosted squad and staff, Cyrus led TTEC to a second place finish in the Digicel Pro League with 39 points, one point shy of winners W Connection.
Cyrus also guided TTEC to the final of the First Citizens Cup and Toyota Classic finishing second on both occasions.
George, who served as goalkeeper coach to Cyrus, will be assisted by assistant coach Bailey and team trainer Adarryl John. Peter Mohan continues as manager, Lester Lal as team coordinator, and Roger Ryan and Gregory Haynes as team physiotherapists.
In addition, the state-owned TTEC, under new management, placed a budget cut on the Sports Club and, as a result, a number of players left the club, including Kerry Baptiste, Marvin Phillip, Marcus Joseph, Aubrey David, Jayson Joseph, Coneal Thomas, Kurlon Ferguson, Vurlon Mills and Akeem Adams.
“The team is now made up of in house players, players who work with TTEC,” explained George.