Teshawn Gordon, a future star in the making

By Akeem Greene

Napollen Hill said “Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat” and young footballer Teshawn Gordon could be a prime example of being given chance showcase his worth on field despite his team suffered mixed fortunes in the recently concluded East Demerara leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power National Under-17 League.

Before the curtains came down on the highly competitive tournament Gordon had set his sights on being the leading goal scorer but fell just short of the mark to finish in second place with nine goals to help his team, Bachelor’s Adventure/Paradise Sports Club to third place on the final points tally.
The 16-year old in an interview with this publication explained that he felt extremely proud of his exploits and hoped that he can continue on this path to don national colors.
“It’s a good tournament for the under-17s its really good opportunity for us showcase our talents; I feel very good and I think I have improved a lot in terms of my style, my passing, dribbling, and even scoring was good,” the 16 year-old stated.
The Buxton Secondary School student who was called to National Under-17 trials earlier this year says that his short term goal is play his trade for one on the top city sides in the Elite League which over time should allow him to catapult into the National team.
The attacking mid-fielder who idolizes Argentine star Lionel Messi posited that his club is need of a coach since self training will not be enough to help him reach greater heights.
He explained “the club doesn’t have a coach but I usually go run and do cone work and knock a scrubby after but that is not enough if I want to go further.”
The footballer who came through the ranks of under-13 and under-15 is fortunate to have his father, Julian Stewart, a former club player as a support base in his promising career.
Looking ahead to the next season of the league, the predominantly right-footed player is hoping that he can help his team bring more success.
At the end of nine matches in the 10-team league, Buxton United topped the standings with 25 points just edging Mahaica Determinators who finished on 23 points.
Bachelor’s Adventure/Paradise Sports Club secured third with 16 points ahead of BV/Triumph United (15 points) and Golden Stars (13 points).
Plaisance Panthers (11 points), Ann’s Grove United (8 points), Victoria Kings (7 points) along with Buxton Stars and Buxton Youth Developers who both ended on four points, rounded-off the standings.