Kenroy Joseph, current Coach of the University of Guyana (UG) cricket team, has by no means accomplished the extraordinary, but he believes his side can do well in the upcoming T20 tournament in neighbouring Suriname.
Trojans Coach Kenroy Joseph
Joseph is currently preparing the squad for the second Cyril Bonar Memorial T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at the DR Snelle Park in Suriname over September 27, 28 and 30.
Joseph, a former cricketer of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC), played cricket for the club in 2006 before retiring in 2015. Upon his retirement he worked as the cricket team manager at the University alongside Team Coach Clive Grimmond. In December of 2017, the mantle was passed to Joseph, who assumed the role of Coach for the student side, a role he has graciously accepted.
Asked about his coaching methods, Joseph said, “Many coaches don’t understand the human aspect of coaching — understanding each player; you have to show respect to gain respect.”
He credits Grimmond with showing him that everyone plays a role in the development of sport. That, he said, has assisted him in his interpersonal skills to be the coach he is today.
Joseph also relayed to <<<Guyana Times Sport>>> that his relationship with the team was beyond coach and team and was more of a brotherhood, because the team and he respect and understand each other, and this makes it easier to coach the team. He also said this method worked because it could be seen in the performance and success of the team since he has taken over. The Trojans are currently positioned at number two in the Noble House Two-Day Tournament.
In his closing statements, Joseph advises any young player to first develop a love for the game and understand what role they play. He also extended his gratitude to Head of the UG Sports Department, Laverne Fraser who has allowed him the opportunity to become a CWI Level 2 Coach. The student side will leave the shores of Guyana today.
