Footballer Atiba Harris shares his success formula with youngsters

St. Kitts and Nevis' football icon Atiba Harris advised youngsters to seek after their passion with enthusiasm and continuance while being consistent with themselves and the individuals who have molded their character along the way.

This formula helped Atiba accomplish his dream about turning into an important individual from the nation's national team and a productive professional footballer with spells in many nations including England and the United States. His prosperity on the field and beneficent endeavors off the field, especially in his home community of St. Peter's, finished with the St. Dwindle's Playing Field being renamed the Atiba Erasto Harris Sporting Complex during a ceremony on February 14, 2020.

"We have ability here [in St. Kitts and Nevis] and we have been stating it for quite a long time, however the ability alone isn't adequate," Mr. Harris expressed. "We need to find that longing, eagerness, assurance, and order to continue onward."

A key point referenced that is important to diagram an effective way is the psychological solidarity to maintain a strategic distance from negative companion pressure and solitary exercises. Harris asked the understudies and current competitors going to the function to stay centered.

"You folks are what's to come. Think beyond practical boundaries," Harris expressed, including that his long periods of playing proficient football are not yet complete. "I am not the most skilled individual at any point to leave St. Kitts and there is no disgrace in saying that. I demonstrated that it should be possible so you all are what's to come. Go out there and speak to us."

Harris was praised by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sports, the Honorable Shawn Richards, who noticed that the footballer's responsibility to his loved ones, just as his nearby network and country, is estimable and ought to be imitated.