BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Feb. 8, 2018– The following are a few selected items from an FFB press release on Monday, February 5:

President Sergio Chuc says farewell to Renan Couoh – Technical Director

On Friday, February 2, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) held a farewell ceremony for Mr. Renan Couoh.  At this ceremony, President Sergio Chuc thanked Renan for 10 years as the Technical Director of the Federation, during which years he assisted in the development of many programs, leaving a legacy for the new Technical Director, Mr. Phillip Marin to continue.

At this ceremony, President Chuc also handed Mr. Couoh a plaque for his services and a bag full of footballs in support of Mr. Couoh’s new program at the Warriors Football Academy…

FFB introduces 4-year football program  to Congress

The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) held its first meeting with members of Congress for the presentation of the 4-year plan for football for Belize.  The session was opened by President Sergio Chuc, who welcomed all members and introduced the new Technical Director, Phillip Marin.  Mr. Marin became the Technical Director with effect from February 1, 2018.  Mr. Marin was also named Ambassador of the International Coaching Course (ITK) in January of this year. This course is supported and sponsored by the Federal Foreign Office, Germany.

Mr. Marin introduced program plans for 1. Grassroots, 2. Youth football, 3. Women’s football, 4. Futsal and beach soccer, and 5. Coaching Education.

Mr. Marin also introduced the names of the persons heading these programs who are listed below: 1. Grassroots – Stanley Reneau; 2. Youth Football – Luis Pena; 3. Women’s Football – Iris Centeno; 4. Futsal and Beach Soccer – Joshua Rivera; 5. Coaching Education – Phillip Marin.

(Check the FFB Website:  www.belize football.bz )