Fallon coaching Cook Islands

The Cook Islands Football Association has announced former New Zealand and Gisborne City coach Kevin Fallon as the new coach for the national men’s team.

Fallon is no stranger to the Cook Islands, having conducted football programmes on the islands of Aitutaki, Mauke and Mitiaro, among others, for both FIFA and OFC.

Fallon is already under way in his new role, having conduct training sessions with local players on September 4 and 5 at the CIFA Complex.

“After even one session last night, it’s definitely improved,” Fallon said.

“I saw people doing things and looking at technique, that was better technique than say 15 to 20 years ago, so that was encouraging.”

The former All Whites coach comes with a plan to identify and select high-quality players to give the national team a more competitive edge.

“The plan is to get recognition of what the squad is inside the Cook Islands and then contact the people outside and try to get it in mind a working squad for later on.”