The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association can today confirm the appointment of some members of the Backroom Staff of the Senior Women’s National Team.
Following consultations among newly appointed head coach Richard Hood, Technical Director Anton Corneal and Director of Women’s football Jinelle James to assess the applications for the respective positions and CVs on file, the following appointments have been finalised :
Dernelle Mascall – Assistant Coach
(A second Assistant Coach to be finalised)
Glennon Foncette – Goalkeeper Coach
Anthony Marcano – Physical Trainer and Video Analyst
Natalie Harper – Equipment Manager
Jelani Baptiste – Rehab specialist/Physiotherapist
Hood commented on the appointments saying “I’m extremely pleased with the quality of the staff that we have assembled to guide the Senior Women’s Team through the process of qualifying for the W Gold Cup.
“Each staff member brings a level of experience and expertise in their respective field that would no doubt redound to producing the best quality on the field of play.
“The committee and myself met on several occasions to discuss who would be the best fit for this team and I believe that we have made the absolute best possible selections for the technical staff. Dernelle Mascall brings a wealth of experience as an international player which would certainly assist the younger players mentally as it relates to the demands of international football. She is considered as one of the brightest young coaches in the country.
“Glennon Foncette has been the Goalkeeper coach of choice for so many national coaches in the past having served under Even Pellerud, Jamaal Shabazz and Carolina Morace; his expertise is unquestionable.
“Anthony Marcano is perhaps best known for his work with the TTOC and the Hockey Federation but his expertise in the field of Strength and Conditioning is second to none. In terms of the process adopted for selection, we have invited all players that have been within the local pool, that would have represented T&T at youth and senior level in the recent past as I believe that it’s critical to have a strong local unit,” Hood stated.
The former T&T Women’s U-20 Head Coach noted that he has already begun dialogue with overseas-based players on their availability to join the training squad.
“I have also communicated with most of the top players that are foreign-based as well as several new players that have expressed an interest in representing us. We will be training five days per week inclusive of at least seven sessions at a very high intensity as we believe that improving our fitness levels is most important at this time.”
Hood’s first assignment in competition will be qualifiers for the Concacaf 2023 W Gold Cup. The 2024 W Gold Cup qualifying tournament will take place during the FIFA Women’s International Match Windows of September, October, and November/December 2023 and will include the participation of 35 Concacaf Women’s Senior National Teams divided into three leagues. T&T will play away to Mexico in its opening match on September 26th.
T&T is in Group A of League A alongside Mexico and Puerto Rico. After opening on the road, T&T then host the Mexicans on October 27th before facing Puerto Rico (away) on December 1st and at home on December 5th
After 90 group stage matches, which include home and away play within each League and group, the top finishers in each of the League A groups (three teams) will qualify for the 2024 W Gold Cup Group Stage. Furthermore, the second-place finishers in each of the League A groups (three teams) and the first-place finishers in each of the League B groups (three teams) will advance to the 2024 W Gold Cup Prelims.
SOURCE: thettfa.com