SHELDON MCKOY – Jamaica College

When did you start playing football?

At age 8 while attending Naggo Head Primary School.

What team did you play against in your first Manning Cup match?

Bridgeport High School

Who is your international football idol?

Mario Balotelli.

I think he is a great player.

How do you rate your school’s chances in this year’s competition?

I think my team has strong quality and with that I am 100 per cent sure that we will win all four trophies this year.

Which school do you fear most and why?

I really don’t fear any school, but I respect them all because every team has one goal in mind, and that is to win. So we have to respect all the teams that we go up against.

How important is it for a student/athlete to have a solid education?

It is very important because if football doesn’t work out, you will have the educational skills to fall back on. Moreover, no college will offer a student/athlete a scholarship if they are not educationally focused.

What are your educational achievements to date?

Well, so far I have eight CXC subjects.

What is your ultimate life ambition?

I want to become a professional football player. However, if that doesn’t work out I will pursue a career in business (marketing).

Who has had the biggest impact on your life?

My family has had the greatest impact on my life.