The Barbados Football Association officially announced former Belize national footballer Philip Marin as its Technical Director on 18 September 2026. His appointment places a new figure at the centre of the Association’s work to strengthen technical planning, coach education and player development.
One of Marin’s immediate priorities was supporting preparations for Barbados’ participation in the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. He outlined the demands of the eight-a-side tournament, which was scheduled for 24–30 October, and said the team would continue to refine its tactical organisation, attacking play and defending ahead of the event.
Marin also took an active role in the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy initiative launched in October, explaining its approach to school-based coaching and safeguarding. These early activities illustrate how the technical department’s work connects national-team preparation with the longer-term development of the game at school and grassroots levels.