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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 28, 2015 – NORCECA
Confederation is saddened to inform to all its members about the
tragic death of Devince Smith, second vice president of Bahamas
Volleyball Federation.
The 43 year-old Smith, who served also as coach of the Bahamas
Junior Men’s Team for the past nine years, was murdered at his
home during a robbery attempt.
Over the years, Devince represented the Bahamas Volleyball
Federation at FIVB and NORCECA congresses and most recently in
March 2015, he was the Bahamas delegate at the CAZOVA Congress
in Trinidad and Tobago.
He started his volleyball career at the tender age of 14 and
played for several clubs in the local league. When his playing
days were over, Smith moved to the coaching ranks and he was a
certified FIVB Coach Level III.
“As coach of the junior men national team, he paid special
attention to young players and worked hard to develop the sport
while sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm”, said NORCECA
President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz
“No doubt this tragic event has been very disturbing for the
volleyball community in the Bahamas and for the many other
people who knew and cared for him,” he added.
On behalf of NORCECA Confederation we extend our sincere
condolences to Devince’s family and the volleyball fraternity of
Bahamas.
He will be sadly missed by all of us! May his soul rest in
peace! |
