What about the Boyz?: Part 3

posted by Focused on February 11, 2010 @ 2:05 pm in SPORTS

Part 2 of this series looked at the importance of establishing football academies in Jamaica. One cannot talk about establishing a high standard of football in Jamaica without mentioning coaches. Coaches are the ones responsible for nurturing players of all ages and skill levels. Even the most talented

What about the Boyz?: Part 2

posted by Focused on October 20, 2009 @ 12:59 pm in SPORTS

            As mentioned in the first installment of this article, Jamaican football has a lot of potential. National team representatives Ricardo ‘Bibi’ Gardner and Ricardo Fuller exemplify this. Both play in the English

What about the Boyz?

posted by Focused on September 24, 2009 @ 7:38 pm in SPORTS

As far as the sporting world is concerned, Jamaica currently sits in a comfortable position. International track & field success in 2008 and 2009 has drawn the world’s attention to Jamaica’s abundance of talented athletes. Many Jamaican sports enthusiasts claim that the best has yet

Grace in triumph

posted by Focused on August 17, 2009 @ 9:36 am in SPORTS

       Usain Bolt managed to amaze the sporting world once again. His record-breaking 9.58-second run in the World Championship 100 meter final was more than breathtaking. It was phenomenal! Usain Bolt is revolutionizing his sport while making it look effortless. It is often said that

Transferring skills from Jamaica's track & field success

posted by Focused on July 15, 2009 @ 5:48 pm in SPORTS

           The 2008 Beijing Olympics will forever be remembered with pride by Jamaicans around the world. Jamaica's sprinters displayed an unprecedented dominance in their events and conquered the hearts of sports fans worldwide. Usain Bolt was the