First up is Julius James, assistant coach for the U-13/U-14 academy teams. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, James has been a staple with the club since 2019, and is the first and only Black coach to win the Inter Miami Freedom Cup when he coached the U-13 Discovery team in 2023.
Last, but certainly least, you know we had to show love to our interns. Big shoutout to Briana Thompson who just recently started a new position as an Immersion Student and athletic trainer with Inter Miami! Wishing you all the best sis!
We now want to big up the trainers. Kiara Giles is our next spotlight. Previously an athletic trainer with Vanderbilt University Football, she joined the club in 2022 and is currently the first and only full-time Black woman athletic trainer with Inter Miami’s academy. Big up!
Next up is Tyrone Mears! Mears is a former professional in the English PL and MLS. Mears was named assistant coach of the U-17 IMCF academy team in March 2023. In August ‘24, Mears will serve as the first head coach of USL Super League Fort Lauderdale. 🫡
Next we have Chris Nurse, an OG in South Florida’s footy streets. In 2021, Nurse made history by becoming the first and only Black coach to win a MLS Next championship with Weston FC. In 2022, he became an assistant coach with the U-16 academy team. 🤝🏾
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Before Black History Month is officially over, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the Black coaches and trainers @InterMiamiCF. They work incredibly hard to give us the best product on and off the field. Just know, we see you, and we got you!
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7/9/84: Julius James is born in Maloney Gardens, Trinidad and Tobago. He made 13 appearances for the Dynamo during 1 season in Houston. Happy birthday, #ForeverOrange
This is not easy to watch. Or hear. But it is essential. Vinicius Junior. Welling up with tears after being subjected to a fresh wave of racist abuse. This has been a regular occurrence for six months in La Liga.
The FA has revealed a string of offensive racial remarks by John Yems but still concluded that the former Crawley manager is "not a conscious racist".
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