00:00Please welcome Jaleah Nantan.
00:08He has the mother's milk on his face still.
00:14Armed with their certificates, the future football stars were all set to make the 11,000-kilometer journey to Azerbaijan
00:20as part of the first FIFA Under-15 World Cup Festival.
00:23And though they are very young, third vice president of the TTFE, Jameson Riggs, reminded them of the responsibility they
00:30will carry.
00:31More than carrying the national colors, you are carrying hopes, dreams, and pride of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
00:43When you step onto that field, play with courage, play with discipline, humility, and determination.
00:54Respect your opponents just as you would respect your teammates and your coaches.
01:00The schools, principals, and coaches were recognized for their roles in impacting the development of the 14 young men.
01:06And TTFE Technical Director Devin Elcock also spoke on the impact of the high-performance program.
01:13When we talk about TTFE high-performance program, it is easy to focus on the visible things like sessions, fitness
01:22work,
01:23the tactical preparation, the data, the travel, and the matches.
01:29But the real purpose of high-performance program is deeper than that.
01:34It is about building an environment where young players are challenged properly, supported fully,
01:42and prepared not only to compete at the highest level, but to carry themselves with discipline, humility, and pride.
01:51It's about turning potential into performance, and performance into responsibility.
01:57But he did not reserve his praise only for coaches and schools, but also the parents.
02:03You are the first coaches, the first supporters, and the first source of comfort when things are difficult.
02:10You have made many sacrifices.
02:14Adjust your busy schedules, trust in our staff, and work with the TTFE to make sure that your sons are
02:21here, ready, and represent our nation.
02:24And for that, I would like to say thank you for believing in the program and believing in all the
02:30children's dreams.
02:31Trinidad and Tobago will open their under-15 World Cup campaign on Saturday against Sin Kits and Nevis.
02:37Terence Clark, TV6 Sport.
