Premier league clubs to benefit from UEFA development workshop

The workshop begins October 5, 2021, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, and ends October 8, with a closing session and press conference at midday. The intensive programme will cover a wide range of topics on best practices in the modern league across several topics aimed at further developing the clubs of the Jamaica Premier League.

"The clubs represent the main cornerstone for the development of football in Jamaica. We have come a long way in club development over the years but there is still a mountain to climb if we are to get to our destination. This workshop will help to bridge the knowledge gap and introduce our clubs to best practices and methods in today's game. The JFF welcomes the assistance of both CONCACAF and UEFA and I implore the participants to capture as much knowledge as is possible” said Michael Ricketts, JFF president.

The capacity-building sessions are only a part of an overall league development programme and follow similar sessions conducted online last year for the JFF and with participation of the then recently-established Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL).

This week, the sessions are being delivered directly and in-person with international experts to the clubs of the Jamaica Premier League, including the clubs for the 12th spot.

Eva Pasquier, UEFA head of international relations shared that: “Building the capacity of the Jamaica Premier League clubs is a vital step in the UEFA Assist League Development Programme.

Strengthening their knowledge in key areas like income generation, governance and financial management will prove invaluable to ensuring the clubs remain sustainable over the long-term. We are delighted to support this important initiative and help grow Jamaican football.”

"Clubs are the heartbeat of football. Developing the clubs in Jamaica and the region is part of our commitment to improving the game in Concacaf. This is even more critical with the professional game. We remain committed to supporting our member associations and the clubs in our region. This workshop is one small demonstration of our continued support. I would encourage all the clubs to take full advantage of this opportunity to learn about best practices in the professional game," added Howard McIntosh, One Concacaf and Caribbean project senior manager.