Track and field coaches voted overwhelmingly in favor of Curtis Pride to continue his work as president of the Bahamas Association of Athletics Coaches (BAAC), leading that organization for the next two years.

Over 80 percent of the coaches voted in favor of the slate of Pride which consisted of first vice president Shaun Miller, second vice Marvin Darville, secretary general David Ferguson, assistant secretary general Mildred Adderley, and Gregg Cash as treasurer.

Pride's quiet demeanor, but relentless passion during his last leadership as president, produced the coaches' education initiative where over 70 coaches, many from the public schools, became certified as level one coaches. His team has clearly defined its new goals which are expected to be articulated throughout the year.

Pride's board members include Peter Pratt, Fritz Grant, Kennord Mackey, Ann Thompson and Mae Miller, and all have pledged to ensure that the association's integrity is maintained, and that sustainable initiatives are comprehensive and have national perspectives.

President of the BAAA Mike Sands was on hand to congratulate Pride, who very humbly accepted his blessings and pledged to ensure that the affiliate membership works amicably with Sands and the BAAA.

One thing is certain, and that is athletes need coaches who are able to help them realize their full potential. As athletes, coaches and officials prepare for the BAAA Senior National Championships this weekend, the nation will witness the work of coaches who have produced world-class talent with little or no assistance.

"It is just a labor of love, where the greatest reward is seeing regional and international success of Bahamian talent on the track and in the field," said Pride.

The BAAA senior nationals is set for Friday and Saturday at the old Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium, starting at 5 p.m. each day.

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