Three representative national teams are currently engaged in rigorous training regimes to prepare for upcoming regional and international competitions.
The Saint Lucia Football Association [SLFA] Inc. has initiated intensive training sessions, with the respective technical units fully committed to the process.
The Senior Men’s Team is undergoing intense preparations for the World Cup Qualifiers in Group C, spearheaded by coaches Stern John and Francis “Baba” Lastic. The team trains at the Technical Centre in Grande Riviere Dennery on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, sharpening their skills and strategies.
Saint Lucia is set to face Curacao on Friday, June 6th, in Curacao, followed by a match against Barbados on June 11th.
This clash with long-time rivals Barbados is particularly significant, marking their first encounter since 2019, when Barbados claimed a 2–0 victory. The previous encounter in 2017 ended in a heated 1–1 draw, with Kurt Frederick scoring Saint Lucia’s lone goal.
An SLFA spokesperson confirmed that new talent will be integrated into the squad as Head Coach Stern John targets crucial victories.
Current Group C Standings are as follows: – Curacao – 6 pts – Haiti – 6 pts – Saint Lucia – 1 pt – Aruba – 1 pt – Barbados – 0 pts.
Additionally, Saint Lucia has ascended two positions in the FIFA Rankings, now standing at 165th and 20th in Concacaf, while Barbados has moved up one position to 176th in the FIFA Rankings.
The National Under-17 Boys Team is also undergoing rigorous practice, with sessions scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays to prepare for the upcoming second edition of the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League in Tier 2.
The training is led by coaches Stern John and Ryan Desir. This squad will form the core of the National Under-20 Boys team for the Concacaf Under-20 Boys Qualifiers.
Meanwhile, the Boys Under-15 team is gearing up for the Concacaf Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, set for August 2 to 9. Francis “Baba” Lastic serves as head coach, supported by assistant coach Hirum Hunte and manager Angus William.