THE TRINIDAD and Tobago Cycling Federation (TTCF) is without a coach after Desmond Dickie’s contract was not renewed.
Dickie’s contract expired in October and TTCF president, Rowena Williams said a lack of funding prevented them from offering an extension. The TTCF president revealed that attempts were made to solicit funding from the Ministry of Sport to continue Dickie’s services, but they were unable to obtain the necessary funds.
She also revealed that the TTCF was asked to prioritise their funding request by the Ministry of Sport. The loss of Dickie does not affect top cyclist Njisane Phillip who is currently trying to book his place at the Olympic Games in London later this year.
Phillip is trained by United States coach Jimmy Staff. Williams noted that a local coach will now have the opportunity to replace Dickie.
“It has been done in the past. We usually allow local coaches to coach at their respective clubs and when the opportunity arises to select a national team, the best coach will be chosen.
They will not be paid any money but they will be given the chance to upgrade themselves as a TT coach” Williams said.
Source: www.newsday.co.tt