Acting director lands ministry sports job

(CNS): Collin Anglin who has been acting as Sports Director in the Ministry of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports since the end of 2009 has secured the post after an open recruitment process. Anglin has been with the Department of Sports since 2002 when he started as sports coordinator. Currently studying for his master’s in sports science Anglin is also the current holder of the Young Caymanian Leadership Award.  “I am delighted to see the promotion of another young Caymanian,” said Sports Minister Mark Scotland.

“Developing our youth through positive activities is one of my ministry’s foremost goals and Mr. Anglin’s vision for sports in the Islands ties in perfectly with this objective. In addition, he has tremendous compassion for our youngsters and a clear understanding of their needs. With him at the helm, we will certainly take great strides in creating much-needed developmental sports programmes,” the minister added.

Anglin’s passion for sports has been a lifelong thing and he volunteered as a coach at only 16 years of age. He has also played in Cayman’s national basketball team for the last 18 years – where he still holds the national scoring record. The driving force behind the Department of Sports’ community sports initiative Anglin has seen a number of projects take root in West Bay and East End.
“To me, sports mean far more than just playing games. It is one of the most positive ways to channel our youth’s energy, teach them discipline and give them a sense of accomplishment. Plus, it’s a great way to stay fit and healthy and should be a lifelong activity for all,” Anglin said.
With a bachelor’s degree in sports management already under his belt, he is currently pursuing his master’s in sports science from the United States Sports Academy. He is certified as an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Level 1 Coach and also holds Caribbean Coaching Certification.
Apart from his contributions to sports, Anglin has proven himself in other areas, having taken top honours at last year’s Young Caymanian Leadership Award (YCLA) ceremony, in the process becoming Cayman’s latest YCLA recipient.