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New head coach Page enjoying role at St Jago
October 29, 2025
NEW head coach of the St Jago High School boys' track and field programme, Carl Page, says he is enjoying his early days at the institution despite being just three months into the job.
A past student and former assistant coach with the school's female programme -- where he specialised in the throwing events -- Page is pleased with the support he has received so far even as one of the youngest head coaches of an elite high school male athletics team.
"At first when I started, there were some doubts among fellow coaches and the boys in the programme, but things have changed big time as I am now getting full support from everyone, including past students," said Page.
Despite the magnitude of the task, Page is confident that he can manage the programme effectively, crediting his experience working with other coaches at St Jago in the past as well as his ongoing role as head coach at Bridgeport High.
"Working at Bridgeport over the years has helped a lot with my transition," he explained.
Page, who is also a physical education teacher at Bridgeport, dismissed any notion of conflict of interest from working with two teams.
"There's no problem here. I write the programme for Bridgeport and give it to my assistant coaches. Some of the senior boys from Bridgeport also train with the St Jago team, and they are welcomed by the St Jago family," he said.
Before taking charge, Page suffered a major setback when the team lost three top athletes -- along with long-time 400m coach Bertland Cameron, who has since joined Jamaica College.
"Losing the coach and athletes is actually a plus for me and the boys," Page said confidently. "They are now even more motivated and ready to work harder. I have no grudge and wish both the coach and the boys all the best -- no regrets."
Asked whether St Jago could maintain their top-five position at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Championships despite the losses, Page was upbeat.
"I'm very confident that we can still finish in the top five and, maybe, even higher," said Page.
"The boys' attitude in training has been excellent, and with six assistant coaches, we have a strong support system to guide them," said Page.
