Trinidadian Paul Decle has been appointed Technical Director of football in the Virgin Islands. His appointment was first announced by the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) at the launch of the 14th BDO Schools Football League on October 30, 2024, at A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
Mr Decle, who previously worked with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association where he had many roles, replaces Dan Neville who opted not to renew his contract, which expired on September 1, 2024.
Paul Decle
During his time in Trinidad and Tobago, Decle was Head Coach of the National Futsal Team, a Coach Educator and Coordinator for the Grassroots Programme in West Trinidad.
Before then he founded Pro Series Events – in Trinidad and Tobago. This was the premier organiser for pro football experiences in the country, looking to develop the sport.
Decle also holds a number of licences and certifications, including his UEFA A Diploma from the Irish Football Association, TTFA B Licence from the Trinidad & Tobago Football Association and his FIFA Futsal Coaches Certificate.
Decle ‘delighted’ to accept TD role
The new Technical Director in the Virgin Islands told ‘Football Careers’, “I am delighted to accept the role as TD for the BVI FA. It’s a role that comes with a lot of responsibility having to oversee the football landscape in a country and I look forward to working across the territory to help the country fulfill its potential in all areas.”
The men’s side is currently ranked 207th in the world, and women’s side ranked at 186th.
The men’s side advanced beyond the first round of FIFA World Cup qualifying for the first time in their history at the beginning of the qualification process for the 2026 edition in the United States, Mexico and Canada. They were drawn in a group with Guatemala, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Dominica as a result of this.
SOURCE: Virgin Islands News