Leslie Fitzpatrick, the head of pro player pathway at New York Red Bulls, will be in attendance for the inaugural Athene Youth Kickstart Cup at the end of the month.

Fitzpatrick, the former Trinidad & Tobago defender, is expected at the event slated for September 26 to 28 at the National Sports Centre.

The 46-year-old, who goes by “Tiger”, will deliver a keynote address, and lead a skills and drills session for young athletes on September 26 after welcome announcements and a parade of the teams.

On September 27, there will be an opportunity for event attendees and players to meet Fitzpatrick.

“Tiger’s presence at the Athene Youth Kickstart Cup gives young athletes the chance to learn from a football professional who has built a successful career on the field and in the industry,” said Natasha Scotland Courcy, the Athene Life Re chief executive and general counsel.

“Just as three-times Olympian Hazel Clark inspired so many at the Athene Life Career Expo, we hope that continuing to connect youth with accomplished role models will show them what is possible and encourage them to chase their dreams.”

A preseason seven-a-side football tournament hosted by Athene and organised by Footy Promotions, the Athene Youth Kickstart Cup is for boys and girls in the under-seven, under-nine and under-11 divisions.

The event is designed to help young athletes develop skills, have fun and start preparing for the new season. Registration for the tournament, which was free, closed on August 29.