Former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, has secured a new coaching role at RPS Academies in the United States, where he will focus on grooming young football talents.

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Based in Saint Lucie, Florida, Kingston will collaborate with a team of coaches to mentor and develop rising stars in the multi-sport institution.

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With a UEFA Licence B coaching certificate and vast experience from his playing and coaching career, Kingston is set to bring valuable insights to his new role.

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Despite the disappointment of stepping down as head coach of the Black Starlets during the U-17 WAFU B Championship in Accra, Kingston shared his excitement about embracing this new opportunity in an interview with Graphic Sports.

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"I had other coaching opportunities, but this option is very good for me," he said.

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Kingston explained how his new employers had been following his progress for some time before approaching him with the opportunity.

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With his deep understanding of the Right to Dream model, Kingston feels confident in his ability to lead RPS Academies.

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“I am very much at home working in an environment that combines education with sports performance, but with even bigger responsibilities this time,” he shared.

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"We have a few US-based African players here, but we must widen our talent search. I want to give them a scout in Africa, like we had at Right to Dream, where players are scouted across the continent, especially in West Africa," he said.

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Kingston, who has been awarded a five-year deal, is expected to begin work on September 1.

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He has previously worked with Right to Dream Academy and as a coach for the under-18 side of Danish club Nordsjaelland.

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RPS Academies offers a broad range of sporting disciplines including football, tennis, golf, volleyball, and pickleball, while placing significant emphasis on academic development.

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