Meet the Managers
Wayne ‘Voodoo’ Lawson
All Manning T.DWayne Lawson played Minor League football for Duhaney Park where he was coached by Ken Rose and Bradley Stewart. Wayne attended Jamaica College and represented the school in Manning Cup from 1977 – 1980 after sharp- ening his skills under the tutelage of Dennis Zadie and Foggy Burrowes.
He was selected to represent All- Mannings, All -Schools, and Jamaica National U -19 teams from 1978- 1980. Wayne was awarded a scholarship to Cheyney University 1981-1984 and he earned a B.S degree in accounting. He played football in the NY area league for Caribbean United and Baisley United under the guidance of coach Wayne Braham and Donavan Joe Downer. Wayne is currently the coach of Baisley Masters football team in New York and will guide the All-Manning selection in the feature presentation against the All- DaCosta unit as the All-Schools’ soccer festival return to its pride of place on the city’s summer calendar of outdoor events in the Bronx.
Clennon Clarke ‘Elder’, T.D
All-DaCosta SelectionClennon ‘Elder’ Clarke is a happy camper as he continues to identify with his ‘all -rural’ football roots. Clarke was a member of Vere Technical 1976 DaCosta Cup and Olivier Shield championship teams. The following year – 1977 – he was named captain. After the 1977 season, he stayed on to assist legendary coach Bap Campbell thru’ the ’78 and ’79 campaigns. Moving on from Clarendon, Clarke played with much success across the town and country.
He won the Bob West title with Uniques FC, won the KSAFA Minor League crown with Harbour View, the KSAFA Major (Premier) League with Harbour View, played in the CONCACAF Regional competition with Harbour View, and has suited up for other outfits including; Meadhaven, Westland, Hazard, Israel, Galaxy Clarendon Parish 1X, KSAFA, Casagrande Jamaica selection and Westmoreland Parish. Moving to the USA, ‘The Elder’ has paraded his skills for Upsetters FC, Caribbean United, Buffalo, New Lots, Real Caribe and Baisley Masters. This is not his first go-around, leading the All-DaCosta selection, however, a win would be another colorful feather in his growing collection of accolades.