Corneal Appointed to Concacaf Coach Education Panel
Anton Corneal Appointed to Concacaf Coach Education Panel
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Anton Corneal to the Concacaf Coach Education Panel (CEP), a distinguished group of technical experts responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring the Concacaf Coaching Convention. The Convention serves as the Confederation’s regulatory framework for establishing minimum standards in coach education across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
“Coach education is one of the most powerful investments we can make in the future of football in our region,” said Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani. “We congratulate Anton Corneal on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to their valuable contributions in advancing coach education and shaping the next generation of football leaders across the region.”
Corneal, who is the Technical Director for the TTFA, stated, :I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve on this panel, it is an honor to assist the development of the game in our region.”
Corneal recently joined fellow panel members, returning experts, and technical leaders at the 2025 Concacaf Coach Education Panel Workshop and Meeting, held in Kingston, Jamaica from April 25–27. The three-day workshop marked a key step in strengthening the implementation of the Coaching Convention, aligning the evaluation processes and enhancing the overall quality, accessibility, and consistency of coach education throughout the region.
Participants engaged in sessions on core CEP responsibilities, including the application and audit process, desk and site evaluations, and content alignment for the Concacaf C, B, A and Pro Diplomas. The group also conducted on-site assessments of the Jamaica Football Federation’s C License course—reviewing both theory and practical components—to reinforce audit standards and best practices. The event concluded with the presentation of audit findings and a closed-door strategy session to align on future goals.
Concacaf Chief Football Development Officer Jason Roberts welcomed the appointment and echoed the significance of the panel’s work
“The Concacaf Coaching Convention plays a vital role in driving the professionalization of coaching across our region, and gatherings like this Coach Education Panel Workshop are essential to that mission. We are proud to welcome a new cohort of panel members whose expertise will strengthen the development structures within our Member Associations.”
TTFA President Kieron Edwards, who welcomed CONCACAF President Montagliani to local shores on Sunday, added, “Anton’s inclusion on the CONCACAF panel is a testament to his lifelong dedication to coaching education. It reflects the calibre of talent we have in Trinidad and Tobago and the value we can contribute to the region and our country. This is a proud moment for us.”
Panel members serve two-year terms and are selected based on the progress demonstrated by their respective Member Associations. The 2025–2026 cycle reflects Concacaf’s ongoing commitment to empowering leaders, standardizing coach development, and ensuring high-quality learning pathways for coaches at all levels of the game throughout the region.
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