CALABAR HIRES JULIAN ROBINSON AS NEW HEAD COACH OF ATHLETICS PROGRAMME

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📍KINGSTON, JAMAICA — JUNE 27, 2025

Veteran throws coach Julian Robinson has been appointed as the new head of Calabar High School’s athletics programme, succeeding Corey Bennett, whose contract will not be renewed at the end of the season.

🎯 HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 🟩 Julian Robinson is a celebrated throws coach with a long-standing legacy of developing elite Jamaican athletes.

  • 🥇 Mentored Fedrick Dacres, Jamaica’s first field event gold medallist at junior and senior levels.

  • 🏆 Named 2018 NACAC Coach of the Year.

  • 🏃 Will lead efforts to end Calabar’s 7-year Champs title drought, with the school placing second behind Kingston College this year.

💬 ROBINSON RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS

Robinson, who once represented Calabar in the throws during the 1980s, returns home with a mission — to rebuild the Green Machine’s dominance in high school athletics. His appointment ends weeks of speculation following the school's decision not to renew Bennett’s tenure.

Also under consideration was former assistant coach and Calabar past student Omar Hawes.

📣 CALL TO ACTION

Can Julian Robinson restore Calabar's championship legacy?
Drop your thoughts below 💬 and stay tuned to Mykro Wave TV JM for Champs 2026 coverage!

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