As Concacaf continues to build out its broad yet targeted member association growth and development agenda, the confederation recently delivered “successful” Executive Mentorship Programme (EMP) workshops in the Caribbean.

The latest executions were held in Trinidad and Tobago and St Vincent and the Grenadines earlier this month, where administrators of the island nations were taken on fulsome tutorials by Concacaf’s EMP team regarding modern approaches in administration and governance of the game.

The Concacaf EMP, which was launched by Concacaf President Victor Montagliani in 2019 as a key part of his One Concacaf vision, is aimed at uniting the region and to provide support and opportunity for all 41 members of the confederation.

This month’s two-day workshops in Trinidad and Tobago and St Vincent and the Grenadines saw participants engaging in discussions and activities designed to enhance their leadership skills and structures to support the growth of football in their respective territories and to enhance all “off-field” aspects of their administration and governance.

“Good governance is the cornerstone of successful football organisations, and it is crucial that the TTFA and SVGFF executive teams are equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead effectively and responsibly in their mission to grow the sport,” said Jamaican Howard McIntosh, Concacaf’s director of member services.

The Trinidad & Tobago workshop, held at the Hilton Hotel in capital Port of Spain over a week ago, was a welcomed exercise by new Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) President Kieron Edwards.

“This workshop marks a significant step in our journey towards revitalising football governance in Trinidad and Tobago. The insights and knowledge shared by the Concacaf team will undoubtedly guide us as we work towards achieving excellence in our administrative practices and fulfilling our vision for football in our nation,” he noted.

In St Vincent & the Grenadines, its football boss Otashie Spring expressed his gratitude to Concacaf and the facilitators for their commitment to supporting the development of football in the country.

“The Executive Mentorship Program (EMP) workshop was a transformative experience for our executive council. The insights and guidance provided by our mentors have empowered us to lead with renewed focus and strategic vision,” he said.

Apart from McIntosh, the EMP team included fellow Jamaican Horace Reid, former Jamaica Football Federation general secretary and now Concacaf’s director of Caribbean member associations affairs; Anton Sealey, former president of the Bahamas Football Association; and David Sabir, general secretary of the Bermuda Football Association.