Jamaican Coach Faults American Mode

As Nigerians continue to mull over the disappointing performance of Team Nigeria to the London 2012 Olympics,  legendary Jamaican National and Track Athletics coach, Bertland Cameron,  has ruled out living and schooling in America as a means of realising one’s Olympic dream.

The Jamaican coach who spoke yesterday in Asaba in the Delta Sports Summit said that Olympic dreams are not and cannot be realised in America.

“American coaches don’t coach you to be become Olympic champion. Instead, they use you to their benefits and make you burn out before major events,’’ he said at the Grand Hotel venue which was packed with all the stakeholders in sports.  

‘’No Jamaican athlete goes to the US for scholarship or to develop his or her talents.  That is why Olympic champion, Usain Bolt, did not go America. We’re competitive-driven and are based at home.”