Laryea Kingston lands top coaching job in US

Former Black Starlets coach, Laryea Kingston, has landed a new coaching job at RPS Academies in the United States.

Tasked with developing the next generation of football stars, Kingston will work alongside a team of coaches, applying his expertise to nurture young talents in the multi-sport academies located in Saint Lucie, Florida.

The former Ghana international, who holds a UEFA Licence B coaching certificate, is expected to use his rich experience to help the side.

Speaking to Graphic Sports, Kingston expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge, despite the disappointment of leaving the Black Starlets post during the U-17 WAFU B Championship in Accra.

"I had other coaching opportunities, but this option is very good for me," he said.

Kingston explained how his new employers had been following his progress for some time before approaching him with the opportunity.

With his deep understanding of the Right to Dream model, Kingston feels confident in his ability to lead RPS Academies.

“I am very much at home working in an environment that combines education with sports performance, but with even bigger responsibilities this time,” he shared.

"We have a few US-based African players here, but we must widen our talent search. I want to give them a scout in Africa, like we had at Right to Dream where players are scouted across the continent, especially in West Africa," he said.

Kingston, who has been awarded a five-year deal, is expected to begin work on September 1.

He has previously worked with Right to Dream Academy and as a coach for the under-18 side of Danish club Nordsjaelland.

RPS Academies offers a broad range of sporting disciplines including football, tennis, golf, volleyball, and pickleball, while placing significant emphasis on academic development.