Jamaica’s legendary football icon Lenworth Hyde Snr, has resigned as head coach of his alma mater Clarendon College and has moved to Dinthill Technical High school.

Hyde widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s best players, guided Clarendon College to multiple titles, including four all-island Olivier Shield crowns, four daCosta Cups, the all-island Champions Cup and the rural Ben Francis knockout titles in a highly successful stint.

“It is with deep respect and a heavy heart that I tender my resignation as head coach of the Clarendon College football team, effective immediately,” said Hyde, in a letter addressed to the board last week.

“As an alumnus of this great institution, Clarendon College has been a foundational part of my journey—  both on and off the field. From my days as a player winning championships to leading the programme as Head Coach to four DaCosta Cup titles, four Olivier Shields, the Champions Cup, and the Ben Francis Cup, it has been an honour to serve my alma mater,” he noted.

Hyde, who lived in Kingston at the time, was one of several talented youngsters from outside of Clarendon who led the school to their first title in 1977, along with the now deceased Dennis Hutchinson. They won again in 1978.

But since returning as coach at his alma mater, Hyde has had great success and made Clarendon College a household name while playing beautiful football and has become the standard bearers in schoolboy football.

“My love for the school remains strong, but I believe the time has come for me to step aside and allow the programme to continue evolving under new leadership. While this decision was not easy, it comes after careful reflection and with the best interest of the institution at heart,” said Hyde.

“I will always be proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the opportunity to give back to a school that gave me so much. Coaching at Clarendon College was not just a job—it was a calling—and doing it for my alma mater made it all the more special,” he added.