[March 9, 2024 – Harmon, Guam] With the primary intent to provide high-level competition as part of elite player development for Guam’s U15 National Academy, its boys team will be headed to Japan later this month to compete in the Copa Toreros 2024 Primavera International Youth Football Tournament in Shizuoka.

“Participating in competitions like the Copa Toreros Primavera is fundamental to the Guam Football Association National Academy’s dedication to elite youth player development under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme,” said Ross Awa, GFA Technical Director and Head Coach of the traveling team to Japan. “These international experiences not only provide invaluable growth opportunities and exposure to top-tier competition for young talents, but also align with the Academy’s mission to foster and elevate the skills of aspiring footballers in accordance with global benchmarks and best practices in player development.

“By incorporating such tournaments into our development strategy, the Academy will further elevate the quality of our youth initiatives and bolster the prospects of promising footballers in Guam for sustained success in the sport. As the team partakes in the Copa Toreros Primavera tournament in the U15 division, it marks an exciting milestone for the players as they are set to gain valuable international experience and exposure,” Awa added.

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