Miguel Coley excited about Iranian test

The Gleaner – KINGSTON, Coach Miguel Coley says he is excited about his experience in Iran, after touching down in the Middle Eastern country to begin his tenure as assistant coach of Esteghlal FC, where he will again team up with former Reggae Boyz head coach Winfried Sch‰fer.

Coley is expecting the language barrier to pose the biggest challenge but is embracing the test, which he expects will serve to develop his abilities and inspire other young Jamaican coaches.

“I am very excited about the move. Knowing I will be coaching in a different country that is at the World Cup and that I will be coaching in the Asian Champions League,” said Coley, shortly after his arrival in the country earlier this week.

“My greatest challenge will be the language, but through the interpreter, I will be fine. Plus I am a professional, I have to adapt and learn quickly. As it relates to my professional development, it’s a step in the right direction,” added Coley, who also assisted Sch‰fer in the Reggae Boyz set-up.

“As a coach, (this move) broadens my horizon and scope on the game to fully and highly concentrate on football on a high level.