Lenny Hyde heads to Dinthill Technical
One of the most successful schoolboy coaches, Lenworth “Lenny” Hyde has resigned from Clarendon College and has taken up the job at Dinthill Technical High School.
It comes after the circulation of rumours that Clarendon College were looking to replace Hyde with Devon Anderson, who made a name for himself at Holy Trinity High School and guided Hydel High to the semi-final of the Manning Cup last year.
Hyde, who has been involved in six of the 11 daCosta Cup titles Clarendon College have won, tendered his resignation last week to the board of directors with immediate effect.
The mercurial schoolboy player led Clarendon College to its first title in 1977 and repeated in 1978, then returned as coach to win four daCosta Cup and four all-island Olivier Shield crowns.
“It is with deep respect and a heavy heart that I tender my resignation as head coach of the Clarendon College football team, effective immediately,” Hyde wrote in his resignation letter.
He continued: “As an alumnus of this great institution, Clarendon College has been a foundational part of my journey — both on and off the field. From my days as a player winning championships to leading the program as Head Coach to 4 DaCosta Cup titles, 4 Olivier Shields, the Champions Cup, and the Ben Francis Cup, it has been an honour to serve my alma mater”.
“My love for the school remains strong, but I believe the time has come for me to step aside and allow the program to continue evolving under new leadership. While this decision was not easy, it comes after careful reflection and with the best interest of the institution at heart,” Hyde explained.
“I will always be proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the opportunity to give back to a school that gave me so much. Coaching at Clarendon College was not just a job — it was a calling, and doing it for my alma mater made it all the more special,” he added.
Hyde now shifts his attention to Dinthill Technical, the school that ended Clarendon College’s run in 1979. The St Catherine-based school have won the daCosta Cup two times, but have not tasted success in 44 years since their last win in 1981.
