Following the successful launch of the Solid Rock Academy in Kenya, Guyanese Peter Barry made his return to South East London, England and was met with a wonderful bit of information. It turns out that Barry was employed by English Premier League (EPL) side Crystal Palace FC.
Guyanese Peter Barry
Barry revealed to the media that his role at the club includes scouting players, coaching and preparing the U-15 – U-18 Boys and Girls for entry into Crystal Palace Club at various levels not excluding the Premiership level. Barry was appointed to one of the coaching positions at the U-18 level at the Crystal Palace Foundation.
Barry was a member of the Santos Football Club in Guyana before migrating to England. He also expressed hopes that in the future, players from the youth system in Guyana would be able to benefit from his knowledge and achievements as well as to be channeled into international clubs.
When Barry lived in Guyana, he had also shown interest in coaching. While he was a teacher at East Ruimveldt Secondary School he taught classes in Business and Accounting Principles. He also taught at Central High School and St. Stanislaus College. At East Ruimveldt Secondary School’s 50th Anniversary celebration, Barry was honoured for his outstanding contributions to the institution.
The former teacher is currently pursuing his PHD in Theology and is still open to one day work with the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).
