Wendell Downswell
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Wendell Downswell the current Jamaica youth national team technical director as well as the technical director of Reno F.C.
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in the Jamaica National Premiere League as a winger.
, Downswell was selected to coach the u20 national team in 2000 and held that position until 2005. In 2001, he coached Jamaica U20 national team at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
. He rejoined the youth national team staff from 2007–2008 and again in 2010. During the 2007 Pan Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he led his squad to team to a silver medal. In 2010, He led the Jamaica u17
national team tour in São Paulo, Brazil ahead of the 2011 CONCACAF U17 finals. In February 2011, Downswell led Jamaica u17
to a fourth place finish in the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
Finals and qualification to the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
in Mexico, scheduled in June 2011.
Reno F.C.
Reno Football Club is a Jamaican football team playing at the top level, the Jamaican National Premier League after earning promotion in 2010....
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High school and college
Downswell played for and attended St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Jamaica. He then completed his degree in Physical Education at G.C. Foster College in Spanish Town, Jamaica. He also pursuing a Master's Degree at the UWI, Mona.Professional
Downswell played for Reno F.C.Reno F.C.
Reno Football Club is a Jamaican football team playing at the top level, the Jamaican National Premier League after earning promotion in 2010....
in the Jamaica National Premiere League as a winger.
International
From 1976, Downswell made several appearance for the Jamaica national football team.Coaching career
Downswell has traveled extensively to the United States, Germany, Paraguay, Brazil and other countries to participated in numerous coaching certifications courses and programs. He is also currently the lead instructor for the JFF Coaching Program.St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS)
In 2007, He also joined the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) football coach staff as technical director.Jamaica Youth National Teams
Under the guidance and recommendation of Rene SimoesRenê Simões
René Rodrigues Simões is a Brazilian football head coach and former footballer.- Coaching career :Born in Rio de Janeiro, he guided Jamaica to the World Cup in France in 1998...
, Downswell was selected to coach the u20 national team in 2000 and held that position until 2005. In 2001, he coached Jamaica U20 national team at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata...
. He rejoined the youth national team staff from 2007–2008 and again in 2010. During the 2007 Pan Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he led his squad to team to a silver medal. In 2010, He led the Jamaica u17
Jamaica national under-17 football team
-CONCACAF U-17 Championship Record:*1983:*1985:*1987:*1988:*1991:*1992:*1994:*1997:*1999: First Place Group A*2001: Fourth Place Group A*2003: Second Place Group A; lost in playoff*2005: Eliminated in 2nd round*2007: Fifth Place Group B...
national team tour in São Paulo, Brazil ahead of the 2011 CONCACAF U17 finals. In February 2011, Downswell led Jamaica u17
Jamaica national under-17 football team
-CONCACAF U-17 Championship Record:*1983:*1985:*1987:*1988:*1991:*1992:*1994:*1997:*1999: First Place Group A*2001: Fourth Place Group A*2003: Second Place Group A; lost in playoff*2005: Eliminated in 2nd round*2007: Fifth Place Group B...
to a fourth place finish in the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
The 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship determined the four CONCACAF representatives to advance to the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico. Jamaica staged the championships between the 14 and 27 February...
Finals and qualification to the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the fourteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and the eleventh played since the change in age limits from under 16s to Under 17s in 1991. It was held in Mexico with games being played amongst various venues between 18 June and 10 July 2011...
in Mexico, scheduled in June 2011.
Jamaica Senior national team
During his time as national team head coach, he won the 2005 Caribbean Cup title and made the quarterfinals of the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Downswell also served as an assistant coach in 2007.Jamaica
- Caribbean CupCaribbean CupThe Caribbean Cup, formerly known as the Copa Caribe, is the championship tournament for national association football teams that are members of the Caribbean Football Union. The first competition was contested in 1989 in Barbados. The Caribbean Cup also serves as a qualification tournament among...
:- Winner (1): 2005
- Pan American GamesPan American GamesThe Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
:- Runner-up (1): 2007