From CIFA

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Renard Moxam, Director of Cayman Islands National Football teams, believes that the opportunities provided by regional football governing body CONCACAF to host and participate in international events, stretch beyond the competition on the pitch.

Moxam is overseeing the preparations of the National Girls Under 15 squad, competing in the first ever CONCACAF Girls U-15 tournament, kicking off August 6 in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.

While watching a local team become victorious is the ultimate goal, Moxam believes success cannot only be measured by winning. “The wins and loss column is an important barometer that is looked at by most, but equally looking at the bigger picture,” he said.

“The larger goal is to make a major contribution towards the molding of young people in a positive manner and towards them becoming better athletes and better people, who will hopefully take future roles in the positive development of society.”

Mr. Moxam added, “The championships provide an opportunity for Cayman players to learn how to perform under pressure as part of a team – a vital skill that should benefit future generations of Caymanians whether at work, school or play.”

He believes another key benefit to the local community is the pride felt by hosting international events of this magnitude.

In the last year the Cayman Islands has successfully hosted the inaugural Boys’ U-15 Championship in August 2013, the first ever CONCACAF Sports Summit and the Women’s’ U-20 Championship in January 2014.

Moxam, who has been involved in local football for more than three decades in several capacities, expressed great pride in Cayman’s track record as a host of regional football competitions and faith that the local organisers will deliver another world-class competition.

“The Cayman Islands will be seen as a fantastic host country, wherein the true Caymanian spirit will come to the forefront and from a sporting stand point, that our country is seen as a viable challenger in future tournaments.”

The CONCACAF Girls’ Under 15 Championship will be held at four venues. The Truman Bodden Sports Complex, T.E. McField Sports Centre, Ed Bush Sports Centre and Cayman Brac Sports Field.

Group A: Cayman Islands, Curacao, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands

Group B: Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Bermuda

Group C: Jamaica, Costa Rica, Anguilla, Belize

Group D: Canada, Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico

IMAGE: Renard Moxam

Source: http://caymanfootball.com/moxam-believes-concacaf-tournaments-not-just-about-football/