The quarantine has kept many athletes confined to home workouts while social distancing and crowd guidelines have continued to leave the fields, turfs and courts bereft of sweat and sweet victory.
However, when the restrictions are lifted, Panthers’ fly half, Tyresse Prescod will re-embark on his quest of earning his place on the senior national team and help Guyana return to its once illustrious days.
The 18 year-old has lofty intentions.
“I have set a few goals for the restart of rugby and I’m currently waiting patiently so that they can be achieved” said Prescod yesterday.
“One of my main aspirations is to get Guyana’s rugby back to where it belongs. If we roll back the history of Guyana’s rugby, there was tremendous success. But for the last four years, we lost our stride.”
Prescod added “As an individual, I would like to come into the team and make a dramatic impact as a youngster.”
Prescod who donned national colours at the U-19 level, plans to make the leap into the senior team with hard work, discipline and determination.
“It wouldn’t be an easy task, but playing rugby is what I do and I love what I do.”
The standout fly half is currently “getting work done” thanks to his father and mentor, Troy who doubles as his personal trainer.
“I am getting the work done thanks to my dad who has been my personal trainer, he plays a big part in my sporting career.”
Prescod is looking way into the future.
“In the years to come, I see myself as a role model to the upcoming players and playing a main role in keeping Guyana’s rugby at a certain standard, a high standard, which is where we belong.”
The rugger who is employed at the Ministry of Health, concluded by encouraging his fellow athletes to “stay safe and be patient” during the ongoing pandemic.
