COMING off a successful 2014, the executive body of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) is going a step further this year.To attain a greater level of consistency in the technical and tactical realms of the sport, the EBFA has appointed Mr Winston Benons as its Technical Adviser.

Benons, who was appointed National assistant coach by the GFF in 2012 having coached the EBFA Under-17 team that year, said he is very pleased to have been approached to assist with the development of the game in the association.
The resident of Yarrowkabra and the USA is a licensed coach of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) since 1986 and also received an NSCAA National Diploma in 1986. Benons has been extensively trained in the Philosophies and Principles of Coaching, Theory and Techniques, Child Abuse Recognition as well as First Aid.
In terms of his experience, he has coached junior and men’s teams in Brooklyn New Your between 1972 and 1981, was Travel Team Coach of the Rockets and Raiders Travel Team between 1985 and 1990.
For dedicated service in coaching, Benons was recognised by the Long Island Junior Soccer League for his service to Elmont in 1990 while from 1983 to 1993 he was a member of the Elmont Soccer League Board with responsibility for Player Development, Fundraising and Social Activities.
Commenting on his appointment, Benons stated that he is excited to make a contribution to the East Bank and by extension Guyana’s football, noting that he has seen many talented players, having held the post of coach of the Yarrowkabra Football Club from 2005 to 2008.
Already in work mode, Benons will host an introductory session with all club coaches on Sunday at the Grove Community Centre beginning at 13:00hrs. At the compulsory interactive session the Technical Adviser will share his vision for East Bank development with the coaches.
Meanwhile, the EBFA Pee Wee Under-11 League will continue on Saturday at the Grove Playfield. Grove Hi Tech, Craig Primary, Diamond United, Herstelling Raiders and Agricola Red Triangle are the competing teams.