On-line chat with Jamaica's national footbal coach, Rene Simoes, at Go-Jamaica, 7 North Street, Kingston on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. - Andrew Smith
Earlier THIS MONTH, THE STAR launched one of its latest features, Star of the Month, an expansion of the Artiste of the Month feature. We are now including personalities in sports, business and public service to our list. We began featuring Rene Simoes, along with some of the Reggae Boyz.
Join us as we give you the chance to get to know the man and the Boyz and journey with them as they begin their preparations for qualification to World Cup 2010. See today's Sports section for an idea of how well the coach and his Boyz did in their friendly encounter with Costa Rica, yesterday.
Below are some of the features you will see this month;
Rene and the Boyz in the Kitchen: Bet you didn't know that Rene owns a restaurant back home?
Online and phone chat: You will be able to call and chat online with Rene and a few of the Boyz.
Show off your skills for Rene: We invite youngsters from all over the island for a day to a specific venue for them to show off their skills to the coach.
Coaching clinic/seminar: Rene speaks to coaches at an organised seminar.
Visit a charity: Kids at a charity will get the chance to meet and interact with the coach and the Reggae Boyz.
Day in the life: A reporter spends most of a regular day with him and the team.
What's on Rene's mind: Articles written by Rene on several topics that will extend over the month.
Autograph signing: A session at a specific venue that will allow to you meet and greet Rene and the Boyz.
Profile on new Reggae Boyz: A look at some of the players who recently made the squad.
Enjoy the month.
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