US Based Academy To Forge Partnership With NYSS
...As Director Neewalay Foresees Prospect For Kids


An overseas based sports academy, Club Hummer Futbol in Boston USA has expressed interest in working with Liberian kids and developing future talents for the nation.

Presenting some sporting items to the National Youth Street Soccer program (NYSS), Ms. Geraldine Pierre said that the club, where her kids are currently schooling has developed the passion in fostering a relationship with a Liberian based academy program.

She expressed how impressed she was with the level of development she noticed with the kids who are currently on the NYSS program and indicated that with the partnership with an overseas group it will help further improve the kids.

“I am so happy that something is in place here in Liberia, but still much needs to be done,” she added.

“I am also astonished about the turf that the kids are playing on but there is a need to have grass by now,” Ms. Pierre indicated.

According to her, they are optimistic that the program will be an interchangeable one where kids from the National Youth Streets Soccer program can travel to the United States and affiliate with their counterparts at the Hummer Futbol Academy.

She then challenged the local coaches to continue their service in the direction of nurturing talented kids for the future, stressing that they will best serve the country when they are properly managed.

“There are lots of talented kids in Liberia and so we need to tap into those talented ones,” Ms. Pierre added.

“I am like a liaison person right now and so I will take the message to the club making sure that Liberia be part of the beneficiary countries,” she stated.

Responding to the gesture, the National Youth Street Soccer (NYSS) boss, Thomas Neewalay said that he was happy that a Liberian can prevail on an overseas group to come and assist the kids in Liberia.

Coach Neewalay told our reporter that they currently have over 200 kids on the program and boasted that the kids are growing and maturing effectively.

He lauded Ms. Pierre and the overseas Club Hummer Futbol for initiating the relationship.

Coach Neewalay further commended the Actionaid International for being the first institution to provide them with finance.

He said that their financial contribution greatly helped the program and will appreciate were other well-meaning Liberian institutions emulate their example.



According to him, the kids need the opportunity and that if they are financially supported the program will be extended to other parts of the country very soon.



The presentation was done over the weekend at the ATS where the kids normally meet on Saturdays for training sessions.