Cayman Game Day 2: HVFC vs Mount Pleasant Academy (Jamaica)

Cayman Game Day 2: HVFC vs Mount Pleasant Academy (Jamaica)

A more focused HVFC took the field, with a clear sense of purpose mixed with confidence, evident in laughter and smiles. Ron-jay Watson searched the flank as his close friend Kareem McLean drove the opposite side. In tandem, they set up marksman Demarco Thorne and...
Cayman Game Day 1: HVFC vs San Antonio Academy (USA)

Cayman Game Day 1: HVFC vs San Antonio Academy (USA)

Our opening game was the second game of the night at 8pm in Group B in the Cayman Brac. Game one showcased defending champions, the Cuban National Team, against fellow Jamaicans, Mount Pleasant Academy, which ended 1-1 as goalkeeper mistakes by both teams led the way...
HVFC U15 Arrives in Cayman

HVFC U15 Arrives in Cayman

Welcome to our home away from home in The Cayman Brac, as we in reside at the rustic eastern coastal resort called, La Esperanza. 6 old-styled cabins with roomy interiors accommodate the 16 boys and 4 adults comfortably. Fully equipped with all furniture, TV,...
Harbour View Under-10s return from Italy ‘older and wiser’

Harbour View Under-10s return from Italy ‘older and wiser’

The experience was first-class and the lessons learnt priceless. Such was the reaction of Harbour View’s General Manager Clyde Jureidini, as he basked in the seamless execution of the club’s recent outing in Italy where they contested the Bardolino...
Day 10: HVFC U10 Return from Italy

Day 10: HVFC U10 Return from Italy

We returned home after our long trek from Cavaion, Italy by luxury bus to Milan’s Malpensa Airport. This was 3 hours after we boarded at 5:30am from a pleasant stay at our Hotel Al Sole. 10 hours and 8620 miles after, we crossed the Atlantic Ocean to land at...
Day 9: Bandelino Tournament Final Day

Day 9: Bandelino Tournament Final Day

Final day at the tournament… Awoken for the last time by the chipper of a few birds outside our hotel door and of course the lone rooster crowing in a nearby home. The balcony was decorated with colourful potted plants toward the vineyards of grapes and olive...
Day 8: Bandelino Tournament Game Day 1

Day 8: Bandelino Tournament Game Day 1

The big day was here! The Bandalino Tournament began at the crack of dawn, as we are on time and ready to go after hearing the rules and conditions of play. Dressed in their branded Barita and Lockeroom golden yellow and royal blue uniforms, we were briefed, warmed...
Day 7: HVFC U10 in Italy

Day 7: HVFC U10 in Italy

Day 7: Focused on rest, relaxation, and recovery as we got ready for the tournament on Saturday, we stayed in for an early technical meeting after breakfast. Some parents traveled to Verona, others went to the APPI Mall to get souvenirs, gifts and supplies as laundry...
Day 6: HVFC U10 Practice Game 1 in Italy

Day 6: HVFC U10 Practice Game 1 in Italy

Last night we had mixed fortunes with the availability of buses and a driver, so we had to cancel both our practice match and the historic tour of Verona.We went to bed and resigned to the fact that we would be training at 10am only, as rain was expected in the...
Day 5: HVFC U10 in Italy

Day 5: HVFC U10 in Italy

A more-than-full day of double sessions in training was enjoyed yesterday, plus watching the Champions League game where Real Madrid won over Bayern Munich late into the night at 11pm, meant the little guys were all worn out. A few overslept past the breakfast meeting...