Laryea Kingston appointed coach at RPS Academies in the U.S.A
10th September 2024
Former Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston has secured a new coaching position at RPS Academies in the United States, where he will play a key role in developing the next generation of football talent.
Kingston will be working with a team of coaches at the multi-sport academies based in Saint Lucie, Florida, to nurture young athletes and guide them in their sports careers.
Kingston, a former Ghana international with a UEFA License B coaching certificate, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
He is expected to leverage his extensive background in coaching and player development to help RPS Academies achieve their goals.
In an interview with Graphic Sports, Kingston expressed excitement about his new opportunity, despite the disappointment of stepping down as Black Starlets coach during the U-17 WAFU B Championship in Accra.
"I had other coaching opportunities, but this option is very good for me," he said, adding that RPS Academies had been monitoring his progress for some time before offering him the position.
Kingston, who has a deep understanding of the Right to Dream model, feels well-prepared to lead at RPS Academies.
"I am very much at home working in an environment that combines education with sports performance, but with even bigger responsibilities this time," he stated.
He plans to widen the academy's talent pool by scouting players from Africa, similar to the approach at Right to Dream, where talent is identified across the continent, particularly in West Africa.
"We have a few US-based African players here, but we must widen our talent search," he explained.
Kingston has been awarded a five-year contract and will officially begin his duties on September 1.
He previously worked with Right to Dream Academy and coached the under-18 side at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland.
RPS Academies offers a variety of sports programs, including football, tennis, golf, volleyball, and pickleball, with a strong emphasis on academic development alongside athletic performance.