In this regard Ronald Rogers has been appointed as trainer and will submit periodical reports on the progress of each athlete. In addition to the quarterly payment to the athletes, WIPA has been charged with the responsibility of administering an annual development fund of $500,000 which will go towards the professional and personal development needs of the athletes. In his remarks, WIPA President Dinanath Ramnarine urged the athletes to see "an incentive to train hard, play hard and excel in the game you love." Minister Roberts also announced that the T&T national men's team, in advance of their participation in the Airtel Champions League later this year, would benefit from a three-week training camp and practice games against quality opposition. The Minister further called upon corporate T&T to follow the Ministry's lead and come on board in support of the nation's athletes.