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  • Congratulations to our 2016 Soccer Scholarship Student-Athletes

    Congratulations to our 2016 Soccer Scholarship Student-Athletes

    In 2015, LAMB Foundation hosted its first annual John Green Memorial Scholarship Match. Not only did we have more athletes participate than anticipated on the first year, but we also had great support from coaches and athletes wanting to see the scholarship match improve and grow. Please check out the highlights and information from 2015.

    From this match we are pleased to announce that several athletes have been awarded scholarships to play in the US, and have already started on their first semester at their schools.

    CONGRATULATIONS
    Onando Collins – Glenmuir High School to Robert Morris University, PA
    http://rmucolonials.com/roster.aspx?path=msoc
     
    Seigle Knight  – Clarendon College High School to Eastern Florida State University
    http://efsctitans.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/bios/knight_siegle_yxaq
     
    Malik Palmer – Clarendon College to Ancilla College
     
    Andre Lowe – Grange Hill High School to Cuyahoga College
     
    Tee-Jae Whyte – Mannings High School to Cuyahoga College
    (Note: Unfortunately Tee-Jae Whyte had his visa denied but we at LAMB Foundation hope to take the appropriate measures to help reduce these difficulties international students face).
     
     
    Upcoming 2016 John Green Memorial Match
    Because of the great success of this event we are excited to announce on November 27th we will be having the 2016 John Green Memorial Scholarship Match once again.
     
    We hope to see more athletes, have more university coaches present, and secure even more scholarship for the upcoming year.
     
    BUT… We need your support to make this happen. We have started a GoFundMe that you can directly donate to and assist in making student-athletes dreams come true.
     
    Your donation goes directly to the cause in:
    1) Providing jerseys for the athletes
    2) Providing lunch and refreshments throughout the scholarship match day
    3) Provide support for SAT scholarship for the students so they can be eligible
     
    If you have additional questions, please contact Brian James via email at bjames@lamb-foundation.org
     

  • 2016 John Green Memorial Scholarship Match

    2016 John Green Memorial Scholarship Match

    LAMB Foundation is delighted to invite you to the 2nd Annual John Green Memorial Scholarship Match.

    The 2015 Inaugural John Green Memorial Scholarship match saw over 50 scholar athletes representing approximately 14 different high schools across central Jamaica and Kingston. The quality of play was very good. The level of discipline on and off the field on the day was very high. That was aided by the presence of FIFA certified referees (Kevin Morrison and Staff) and coaches from several of the high schools to show up to support their players. The weather was a warm 85 degrees throughout the day with no rain. The facilities (picture below) were of a high quality. Below is a video taken during the 2015 match.

    Video – Day 1 Game 1 (2015):  

    LOCATION:  football

    Middlesex International College Soccer Complex Adjacent to Hotel Versalles & Middlesex International College)

    Long Bridge Ave, Clarendon, Jamaica

    Middlesex International College: http://middlesexinternationalcollege.org/about
    DATE: Sunday, November 27th 2016, 9am EST
    PARTNERING HOTEL: Hotel Versalles (walking distance from soccer complex)

    42 Long Bridge Ave, Clarendon (Phone: (876) 986-2775)

    Manager: Ms. Karen Mitchell

    Preferred rate $6,490.00 JA / approximately $65 U.S. (double occupancy) plus 10% discount on all rooms.

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    GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Courtesy of Denbigh High School Airport pick up and drop off at Hotel Versalles $60 USD

    To select schoolboy football matches. Rate TBD
    LUNCH Available match day to players  
    PRIMARY ORGANIZER: Brian James, bjames@lamb-foundation.org or (571) 334-2957
    LOCAL ORGANIZER: Ms. Christine Bartley, Sporting Director, Denbigh High School, +1 (876)350-4392

     

     

  • Faces of LAMB Foundation: Brian James (USA)

    Faces of LAMB Foundation: Brian James (USA)

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    Brian James (USA)

    LAMB FOUNDATION AFFILIATION: Brian James is a member of the Camps Committee. In November, 2015 he was able to host a scholarship game in Clarendon, Jamaica with LAMB Foundation and a host of local supporters (see link to John Green Memorial Scholarship Match Recap). At an event initially planned for 26 registered participants, over 50 high school student athletes were in appearance which highlighted the need that exist for opportunities to play and study abroad. We are actively in phase II of that initiative in supporting those identified for potential scholarships with the application process. We are also putting together the initial launch of the 2016 John Green Memorial Scholarship Match.

     

    OTHER WORK/AFFILIATIONS: Since completing my collegiate studies in 2004 with an MBA from Wright State University in Dayton OH I have been passionately working to do my part to give back to youth development primarily in Jamaica. As a former scholar athlete I received a lot of support sometimes from strangers who invested time and financial resources to aid my goal of earning a degree through athletics. I will always owe and debt of gratitude to those people.

    I made a commitment to do the same when I am in a position to uplift other young men through sports and education in ways that will impact not only their lives but the lives of their families and communities. Through my years playing Division I soccer, first at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and finishing up at Wright State University I developed a network of coaching contacts at all levels from Division I, II and Junior College. That network has grown over the years.

    I have also maintained a strong network of local coaches and reliable contacts in Jamaica and here in the U.S. who help identify candidates that may be eligible for athletic scholarships. The support provided to these candidates include not only referrals to coaches but administrative and educational support in maneuvering what can be a confusing athletic scholarship application and eligibility process especially for foreign students. That process will include applying for, studying and taking the SAT and or the ACT examination, registering and completing the NCAA Eligibility Center certification, ensuring the appropriate national examination subjects are taken and passed at the right grade levels and securing transcripts reflecting the appropriate educational system conversion. In recent years some of the candidates to earn scholarships with the support of the Foundation in some capacity include Richardo Israel (recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati read more), Jordan Thorpe (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee), Derron Duncan (Lewis & Clarke Community College), Andrew Brown (Cincinnati State), Tevin Brown (Cuyahoga Community College), KeVaughn Blake (Cuyahoga Community College), Xahne Reid (University of Kentucky), Donovan Morgan (Point Park University / Alderson Broaddus University) to name a few.

     

     

  • John Green Memorial Scholarship Match Recap

    John Green Memorial Scholarship Match Recap

    playersPhase I of the 2015 Inaugural John Green Memorial Scholarship match was a success. A success from the context of turn out first of all. 26 scholar athletes were registered in advance. Over 50 scholar athletes showed up representing approximately 14 different high schools across central Jamaica and Kingston. That did not diminish the quality of football on display. In fact it added to it. Some talented players that were not well known and registered had an opportunity to display their talents.

    The level of discipline on and off the field on the day was very high. That was aided by the presence of FIFA certified referees and coaches from several of the high schools to showed up to support their players. The weather was a warm 85 degrees throughout the day with no rain. The facilities were of a high quality.

    Check out the footage from the games:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HIjQs8Bt_U

     

    We are so thankful to all our supporters, several listed below who help make the event a success:

    Middlesex International College Soccer Complex

    Mr. James Thomas, Owner

    Mr. DaCosta Bartley, Chief Executive

     

    Denbigh High School

    Mr. Anthony Roberts, Coach and Local Organizer

    Ms. Bartley, Sporting Director and Local Organizer

     

    Michael Ming Supermarket

    Mr. Herman Ming

     

    Other Supporters

    Mr. Paul Green

    Mr. & Mrs. Singh

    LAMB Foundation Supporter Carl Simpson who provided lunch

    Glenmuir High School

    FIFA Referee Kevin Morrison and Staff

    What’s Next:

    Phase II of the event will involve working to support those selected to help them maneuver the administrative procedures related to the SAT and NCAA Eligibility Center certification and other administrative requirements of college entrance. We hope to make this an annual event which will continue to open more doors for our youth scholar athletes.