Glen Etienne was re-elected unopposed, as president of the Dominica Football Association (DFA) when the association held its annual conference at the Patrick John Football House in Bath Estate on Saturday June 29, 2019.
Gerald George, the public relations officer (PRO), was also elected unopposed. The election, which was conducted by former chief elections officer in Dominica Clem John, was also observed by Howard McIntosh of CONCACF.
Former assistant secretary/treasurer Ken George is the new 1st vice president, defeating the incumbent Michael Joseph, by 15 votes to 10. Ericson Degellaire is the 2nd vice president, handsomely defeating Don Leogal by 18 votes to 7 and Dexter Ducreay the new treasurer narrowly beat John Joseph 12 votes to 11.
Christina Sobers won the post of assistant secretary/treasurer and former national footballer, Collin Bernard, is the new youth officer. The committee members are Heinrich Anslem, Martin Lockhart and Kurt Christmas.
Etienne gave an account of his stewardship over the past three years which he said was “challenging but fruitful to the DFA” and footballers. He thanked them for their vote of confidence in him and his executive and called on them to “work with him and his new executive for the betterment and continued development of football on the island.”
Roseau, with friends like you, who needs enemies or detractors?
Glen you are my friend but you have not done enough to get my support as president of DFA. You have allowed the FA to become very political and this is against all FIFA rules and regulations. Like I told you, you should give it up. You are sad person to lead the FA forward.
Will Mr. Etienne lobby for better traiing facilities for our local footballers? Will Mr etienne look to introduce junior club divisions or have girls teams?? Like how it is done in international clubs? Will there be more variety of football showcases like the use of small goal tournaments and streetball tournaments which can bring out more local talent? congratulations, but more needs to be done in football, especially with the playing fields as football is a popular spectator sport and
with the improvement of training facilities.
Will you fund all that you’re asking for?
I could assist as well work on proposals from funding agencies. that is no problem. But to me you sound like one of those who believe that because i may not have any money i should shut up. Wrongfully so. In addition what do you think the ministry of sports is all about? Just sitting on their hands looking at the clouds and stars? what is their role really where sports is concerned? Are the non governmental organisations like DABA, DFA etc to be left out of the national budget? but yet expected to perform at their bests? especially when representing the nation? Are sportsmen supposed to keep quiet if they have no money to fund any of what i suggested? It is this attitude of if you cannot do it you should shut up and let nothing happen that has also kept us back as a nation. So yes i am speaking up, and suggesting that it all should be considered if we want to elevate the sport. The ministry of Sports need to play a much bigger role of enhancing what is there naturally. but i can do my