By Brandon Corlette
@brandoncorlette
Former Guyana youth cricketer Seon Glasgow is aiming to reap success in his teaching profession and cricket.
The graduated teacher from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), who is fresh from scoring 77 runs and claiming two wickets in an Under-23 match in West Berbice, said time management is key, as he aims to now represent Guyana at the senior level.
Glasgow is a powerful all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin.
“Balancing teaching and cricket is not very hard. It is all about time management. I teach from 8:15 to 2:30 in the afternoon. I know I have time in the afternoon to train, go to the gym and get fit where I can excel in both areas.”
“When I first started the profession, I was struggling with time management while I was teaching, and attending college (CPCE). I created a time management plan, and things worked for me. I love teaching and cricket, two things I love the most. Teaching helps to be patient and how to help the children for the future,” Glasgow said.
“I always want to go very far in cricket. In the nights I would hit cricket balls and have a regular training routine”
Glasgow, who started teaching in 2019 while he was playing for Guyana Under-19, was inspired by his mom. “My mom told me I had to get something else, a profession, and she knew I was passionate about cricket. However, she explained to me, that I had to get a profession, and she explained to me that cricketers can be doctors, teachers etc. It was a hard pill to swallow, to balance cricket and teaching at the same time, but I saw it as a way to honor my mom.”
The young man, who plays locally for Blairmont, is a testimony of balancing sport and academics, and he continues to inspire the youths.
Glasgow played for Guyana Under-15, Guyana Under-17 and Guyana Under-19 and the Berbice junior and senior team.
“One of my most memorable experience is playing for Berbice senior team, playing alongside Romario Shepherd and Shimron Hetmyer. I learnt a lot from them,” Glasgow recalled.
Patience, and discipline is the name of the game for Glasgow, as he strongly believes that he will play for Guyana at the senior level.
“Playing for Guyana and then moving on to West Indies that’s my dream. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work, and I can make it there once I work hard. I believe in God, and that is important for me. I know I can make the country proud when I get there. It would not be easy but I believe I will get selected. When I get the opportunity I will aim to score runs and take wickets,” Glasgow explained.