Honesty is as important as sport science, sport nutrition etc in the quest to achieve 10 gold medals by the 2024 Olympic Games.
It takes courage to look in the mirror constantly .
We can all come up with reasons not to change or work harder.
But it takes honesty to ask the hard questions of yourself and to keep pushing for self improvement.
In the world of elite Olympic and Commonwealth sports it comes down to who wants it most.
There is no play acting.
The journey towards 10 Olympic Gold medals by the year 2024 begins today and every day till our mission is achieved.
The TTOC and its member National Sport Organisations must believe that working together we can provide our athletes and coaches with the environment that will inspire and motivate and empower them to fulfill their potential .
The goal is not just to compete or to qualify but to medal and then not just to medal but to hear the anthem and see the flag raise.
Team sports such as football, hockey,basketball, volleyball, netball and rugby7s all have important decisions to make in terms of their seriousness about qualifying for the Olympic , Pan Am, CAC and Commonwealth Games.
10 Gold medals by 2024 is not just a medal target its an attitude adjustment , a lifestyle and mind set change.
Its a belief and value system that we are world best not just world class.
Honesty will enable us to not seek solace in the comfort zone but to have the courage to push the limits of our talent and potential .
What will it take and what do we have to do ? Let's not place limits on ourselves,our vision, potential and abilities.
Brian Lewis
President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and the Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games Association (TTCGA)