Henry Forde
Henry Forde was born in Christ Church Barbados. From his junior years, he was always involved in cricket at some level, starting out as a spectator from the age of six years, accompanying his senior cousin on weekends, to his games in the local competition. It’s there that he developed a passion for cricket. This passion was later extended into one for his community. He was instrumental in forming an under thirteen softball cricket tournament in his community.
Moving on to secondary school, he continued as a player, later joining a community club as an opening batsman and fast bowler. It was with this club that he got involved in competitive football/soccer. It’s there that he also honed his organizational and managerial skills. Coaching cricket and netball were also added to his repertoire. He then became a race car driver.
Henry continued his community work through political activities, organizing and chairing meetings before becoming one of the youngest Presidents of a political constituency branch. Before migrating to the U.S.A He continued his community work while here moving on to become President and manager of the Westbury Cricket Club for many years. With his leadership skills, Westbury won the M.C.L championship his first year in 2001 and continued on its championship run yearly. In 2010 he left Westbury Cricket Club to join Villagers Sports Club, and was elected President, at which time he promised them a championship, and he delivered on his promise as Villagers won its first M.C.L Division 1- 20/20 championship trophy. He has always placed a lot of emphasis on this match and trophy as it was against his former team Westbury and he had the opportunity of playing in the match. He was also instrumental in getting and financing some cricketers from the Caribbean to be contracted as guest players for the respective clubs. He played a prominent role with the late Roy Sweeney in bringing the West Indies players here to play by offering financial support. He has been recognized and rewarded on occasions for the yeoman and successful service, he has given not only to the Westbury Cricket Club or the Villagers Sports Club but to the game of cricket generally. Henry has a relentless work ethic, indomitable spirit, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. He
has always stated that to be successful there are five Ds you must adhere to, Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination and Dedication.
