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**Gamma** · April 14, 2011, 01:16 PM

yuh mean kudos to tappa ..... nice try though .....

**Tilla** · April 14, 2011, 02:10 PM

Tappa has certainly grown into this position. I am impressed with his speech and its relevance to football. It was only a few years ago you would think he did no have it in him, but he has blossomed... I like that.

**Sickko** · April 14, 2011, 02:14 PM

Full text of Tappa's speech

GUARDIAN LIFE DIVISION 11 LAUNCH

Mr. Texchus Nembhard ~ President, St. James FA

Other members of the St. James FA

Other Members of the football family

Distinguished representatives of Guardian Life

Members of the media

Ladies and Gentlemen

A very pleasant afternoon to all

There is a gem I learnt at a very early age that resonates to this day with me “the heights of great men reach and kept, were not attained by sudden flight. But they while there companions slept, were up toiling through the night”.

(2)

It would be reasonable to conclude that most of our young men of today had big dreams at a very early age. Some of gone on to achieve and make dreams into reality, but I dare say the majority have abandoned their dreams and aspirations at a very early age. Many have not even given those dreams a chance, an opportunity into reality. The question therefore is: why is this so? Why would aspiring young men go in opposite directions of their ambitions?

There are numerous answers that we could posit. Some were not encourages sufficiently by those with influence and responsibility on these dreams. Some got side tracked with secondary events. However, I have found that too many of our current generation are impatient for success and unwilling to sacrifice for the dream.

It is no wonder, ladies and gentlemen, that so many of our young, even bright minds, are making bad choices and poor life decisions. It is no wonder why so many are constantly searching for the fast lane.

(3)

Guardian life, your sponsorship of this
competition has given to this parish a most powerful tool….the sport of football; a sport through which the players learn discipline, confidence and leadership, and embrace tolerance, cooperation and respect. Your investment in this league is a clear indication of your commitment to the social recreation and development of the parish football. In addition it has given the team a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talents and improve the quality of the game.

(4)

The get rich quick mentality and ‘I want it now attitude’.

In my own experience, I can testify that there is no greater achievement than that of succeeding in a disciplined, honest and self sacrificed way. There is no greater joy, than to celebrate the labor of your own sweat, pain and perseverance.

I have had many setbacks in my personal and professional life. I have had many days when I find it difficult to conjure the courage to get out of bed. However, it has been my desire to make the best out of the talent and abilities that God has blessed me with, that has kept me going.

My ambition is to be the best coach I can be. To achieve this I recognize the need to be hungry for knowledge, learn quickly from mistakes, listen more to those around me, be courageous and bold with my decisions, accept responsibility for my failures and above all, remain confident and assured yet humble. There are two quotes that I would like to share with you”
(5)

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts’.

And

“Build your weaknesses until they become your strengths”.

I’m sharing some of my personal experiences with you young men present here today, to ask of you not to abandon your dreams. Not to give up on your ambitions. Not to search for the easy way out when doors appear to be close, but to find the strength of character and purpose to search and find another way to towards your goals.

The national football programme is searching for players with strength of character and disciplined purpose. We need players that will not abandon the team in the heat of battle and players that are willing and prepared to work very hard towards personal and team goals. This will not always mean we will have the best players making up the team.

(6)

To succeed on any mission in team sports, require the right chemistry.

However, for the team to improve, to get better, the individuals on the team must constantly challenge themselves to get better and those on the outside must work double hard to displace. The moment there is complacency within the team, it is at that point that the decline in standards and performance begin to take root.

Therefore, let me also use this opportunity to sound a warning to all the players in the current “Reggae Boyz” squad, do not take your feet off the gas. The team will continue to evolve. No one is safe. It’s your attitude, commitment and performance that will earn you your place.

The national team has done well in recent times. However, we can and must do more. We must improve more. We must develop winning habits in Central America. We must work and improve to be consistent at the level of the top in our region. This is what the 2014 mission requires.
(7)

Ladies and gentlemen, let’s join hands and heart as the country dreams and as a few young men take up the challenge to bring glory to Jamaica, their families and themselves.

Let’s dream. More importantly, let’s work hard to achieve our dreams.

Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for listening and have a wonderful afternoon.

**Sickko** · April 14, 2011, 02:15 PM

A who name Paul Reid?

Mussi some eediat reporter who a look friend with Tappa

**Rudi** · April 14, 2011, 02:18 PM

Who is this Paul Reid fellow anyway?

**Sickko** · April 14, 2011, 02:26 PM

No clue...maybe we need to find out

**Jawge** · April 14, 2011, 04:34 PM

Oh so before you weren't impressed with his speech because it was irrelevant (a wonder which speech that was)

I'm just happy that he is called TD (seeing that he is working in a medieval society that's big on titles

Over time, I slowly understood why CB was fighting tooth and nail to be called TD

**Tilla** · April 14, 2011, 05:23 PM

Yuh gwaan missa spinmister.
People grow when given the opportunity to do so. Tappa has shown this. Spin it how you want.

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