Cover Story – Preparing for the Call...........................24

Both boys have a backup plan should they not be successful in earning a spot in pro/ semi football as a player, the added advantage of speaking multiple languages, is that it will open up new doors of coaching, sports management, and even broadcasting, and other forms of communications outside of Bermuda.

The football skills and technics that they are both learning, will put them in better position to reach their goal of playing at the highest level of Professional Football as possible.

Both Eric and Latasha are very pleased with their decision and sacrifice of relocating their boys to Barcelona, Spain. They are fluent in Spanish, they loved their school environment, and teachers are dedicated and supportive. They have friends from various parts of the globe which they will have long lasting friendships.

In regard to Ethan and Emeer’s football, Eric and Latasha have seen their football develop at a much faster rate because the professional environment, quality of coaches and the love of football here in Spain. The children in Spain are very talented at football. Spanish people are dedicated fans to football and the entire family including grandparents and aunts and uncles all come out every week to watch matches. The boys have the opportunity for the last four years to watch professional La Liga Matches every other week. This is beneficial to watch the games live because Ethan states; I have the great opportunity to play Football in three countries Bermuda, Barcelona, and now England. Spain’s football emphasis ball control and possession, and the speed of play, but I find in England the games is not as fast as Spain, but is more focused on physical strength and playing the ball forward as possible. Previously I was only an played on the outside, now I can play on the outside and inside player, I become a well-rounded mid-field player.

Emeer states; since I have been playing Football in Spain for the last 5 years, I’m now physically bigger, which has helps me adapt to Spain’s physical style of Football easier. Today my on field decision making is so much faster, and I plays with more intensity and my knowledge of the game has quadrupled. I have learned to play many positions, such as: defensive mid-field, attacking midi field and center back. Spanish Football is more intensive, physical, technical, and more organized.

In closing The Peets Family said that if your child has a passion in any thing whether it be sport, music, dance etc. then we must continue to support them whether its locally or overseas.