TTFA Hosts Concacaf Executive Mentorship Workshop at Hilton

TTFA Hosts Concacaf Executive Mentorship Workshop at Hilton: A Step Forward in Governance and Leadership

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) successfully hosted a two-day Concacaf Executive Mentorship Workshop at the Hilton Hotel over the weekend entitled ‘Executive Mentorship Program – A One Concacaf initiative’.

This pivotal event was designed to introduce the new executive of the TTFA, led by President Kieron Edwards, and to share best practices in governance and leadership.

The workshop was facilitated by a team of distinguished experts from Concacaf, led by Mr. Howard McIntosh, Director Member Services. Mr. McIntosh, renowned for his extensive experience in football administration and development, was supported by Mr. Horace Reid and Mr. Anton Sealey, both respected figures in the field of football governance. Reid is the Director of Caribbean Member Associations Affairs while Sealey is a consultant and former President of the Bahamas Football Association.

Over the course of the two-day workshop, the TTFA’s newly appointed executive team engaged in comprehensive sessions focused on enhancing their understanding of effective governance structures, strategic leadership, and the implementation of best practices within the football association.

 The workshop underscored the importance of aligning the TTFA’s operations with global standards to ensure the sustainable growth and development of football in Trinidad and Tobago.

President Kieron Edwards expressed his gratitude for the support from Concacaf, stating, “This workshop marks a significant step in our journey towards revitalizing 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.”

McIntosh, reflecting on the workshop, highlighted the importance of strong leadership within football associations, noting, “Good governance is the cornerstone of successful football organizations. It is crucial that the TTFA’s executive team is equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead effectively and responsibly. We are committed to supporting the TTFA in their efforts to elevate football in Trinidad and Tobago.”

The TTFA’s participation in this Concacaf Executive Mentorship Workshop is part of its broader commitment to fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and strategic leadership within the organization. 

As the TTFA continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities within the football landscape, the Association remains dedicated to implementing governance practices that align with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

This workshop represents the TTFA’s ongoing collaboration with Concacaf to strengthen the capacity of its leadership, ensuring that the Association is well-positioned to drive the future growth and success of football in Trinidad and Tobago.

About the EMP

“The Executive Mentorship Program will provide the Executive Committees of our 41 Concacaf Member Associations with the necessary framework to improve the administration of the game at all levels,” said Concacaf President Victor Montagliani. “Effective leadership and good governance must be our daily priority, as we make the right long-term decisions to grow football across our region.”

The EMP, which stands on a plank of the confederation’s broad-based ONE Concacaf platform and forms part of the governance evolution efforts of the Confederation, will eventually reach all 41 members by 2021.

Concacaf’s Caribbean Director of Member Associations’ Affairs, Horace Reid, underlined the importance of expanding skills and competence levels of the game’s administrators, a move which is projected to redound to the benefit of wider governance goals in the confederation.

“For decades, both at the level of FIFA and the confederations, the sharing of best practices has been primarily targeted at Presidents and General Secretaries,” said Reid. “Admittedly, these two offices are critical to the effective functionality of the Member Associations. However, there is now a need to drill deeper and provide a broader base of administrators with important tools to be effective at their primary function.”

The EMP falls within the context of the Concacaf Strategic Goal to support growth of associations and enhance development programs. Executive Committee members will receive the tools required to strategically plan and manage the development of the game in their territories.

At Concacaf, a crucial path to a stronger confederation will rest with the quality of leadership that emerges from Member Associations in the cross-cultural melting pot of the Caribbean, Central America and North America.

The workshops are conducted by trained and experienced instructors from across the Concacaf region and which include John Krishnadath, President, Suriname Football Federation; Anton Sealey, former President Bahamas Football Association; Margarita Echeverria, General Secretary, Costa Rican Football Federation; David Sabir of Bahamas and Jose Ernesto Mejia, General Secretary, Honduras Football Federation.