FIFA talent coach Kevin McGreskin has been tasked with working with Trinidad and Tobago’s top youth footballers to prepare them for upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup campaigns. This is part of FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme, which focuses on member associations with structured high-performance programs and long-term development plans.
Boys and girls aged between 13-17 are set to benefit from this initiative, which aims to invest in academies. FIFA’s goal is to have at least one high-performance academy in 75 member associations by 2027 through its Academies Programme, while also expanding youth tournaments.
Technical director of the TTFA, Anton Corneal, expressed excitement about this initiative and the addition of McGreskin to their program. He highlighted McGreskin’s past work with the youth teams and noted the potential impact he could have on the development of players towards the U17 World Cup.
McGreskin’s primary role will be to ensure the players reach their full potential in comparison to global standards. Corneal emphasized the focus on individual development, physical and tactical growth, all in preparation for the U17 World Cup in four years’ time.
The U17 World Cup will be expanded to a 48-team tournament, set to take place in Qatar annually from 2025-2029, while Morocco will host the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup during the same period.
FIFA is covering all costs related to McGreskin’s work in Trinidad and Tobago, a move Corneal sees as a significant step towards enhancing the country’s football development.
