Former Black Starlets coach, Laryea Kingston, has embarked on an exciting new journey, taking up the role of head coach at
RPS Academies in the United States.
Tasked with developing the next generation of football stars, Kingston will work alongside a team of coaches, applying his expertise to nurture young talents in the multi-sport academies located in Saint Lucie, Florida.
The Ghanaian, who proudly holds a UEFA Licence B coaching certificate, brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles at the renowned Right to Dream Academy and as a coach for the under-18 side of Danish club Nordsjaelland.
Having officially started work on September 1, he will not only oversee the coaching staff but will also spearhead the football department of the academy. Under a five-year contract, Kingston will undergo performance evaluations every two years, ensuring his long-term impact is regularly assessed.
RPS Academies offers a broad range of sporting disciplines including football, tennis, golf, volleyball, and pickleball, while placing significant emphasis on academic development.
Their model mirrors that of the acclaimed Right to Dream Academy, which has produced top football talents such as Black Stars’ Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Abdul Mumin, Ernest Nuamah and Ibrahim Osman.
New challenge
In an exclusive interview with the Graphic Sports, Kingston expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge, despite the disappointment of leaving the Black Starlets post during the U-17 WAFU B Championship in Accra. “I had other coaching opportunities, but this option is very good for me,” he said.
Kingston explained how his new employers had been following his progress for some time before approaching him with the opportunity.