Maurice Wilson - file

Maurice Wilson, the man who has led Holmwood Technical to eight consecutive ISSA Girls' Championships titles, will be the head coach for Jamaica's track and field team to the October 3-14 Common-wealth Games in Delhi, India.

With long-time national coach Glen Mills announcing last year that he will step aside as national senior team head coach, many believe that whoever leads the team to the Commonwealth Games will most likely get the job for next year's IAAF World Championships in Athletics, which is scheduled for Daegu, South Korea.

However, Wilson is focusing all his attention on his upcoming assignment and sought to assure that he has given no thought to leading the nation's athletes in South Korea, next year.

talented coaches

"My only objective is to complete the task that I have been given, to the best of my ability," said Wilson. "I really have not given, any thought to that (World Championships 2011) because there are a lot of other talented coaches in Jamaica; so I'm just focusing on leading the team to the Commonwealth Games, for now."

Wilson's appointment is expected to be made public after a high-level Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) meeting, which is scheduled for tomorrow. The team is also expected to be announced and will reportedly feature mainly athletes that competed at the recent Central America and Caribbean Games in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

The coach has led teams to the IAAF World Junior Championships in 2000, 2004 and 2006, as well as featuring on the coaching staff at the Olympic Games (2004 and 2006) and the IAAF World Championships in Athletics (2005, 2007 and 2009).

confidence

Wilson expressed confidence in his abilities and was extremely proud to be given the opportunity to lead the team.

"Challenge is what I strive off; and the mere fact that the confidence has been entrusted in me, especially when it has to do with my country, I'm a very loyal person so I'm very proud, and it's going to be very interesting. I'm definitely looking forward to helping to bring some glory to the country," he said.

Concerning the absence of the island's top track and field stars, Wilson believes it presents an opportunity for others to rise to the fore and make a name for themselves on the international arena.

"This will make room for those persons who do have the ability, but because they are being overshadowed by the fantastic performances of some of the other athletes, they have not had a chance to make any great account of themselves on the international scene. So I personally believe that this will open many doors for them," said Wilson.