The former CD Tenerife player, now coach of the Juvenil A team, has reminisced about the feat from 13 years ago when the team achieved promotion to Segunda División. This reflection comes as the club stands on the verge of another promotion opportunity, drawing comparisons between the two situations.
“"That was a playoff, this is still a league match, it's different. I believe we had much more pressure then."
The former player emphasizes that the 2013 promotion was an "all or nothing" scenario, unlike the current situation where the team has built a time buffer throughout the season to secure direct promotion. The tension of those days was so high that it affected him personally, leading him to postpone surgery to be present at the decisive match.
In his current role as coach of the Juvenil A team, the former player is also enjoying success, having qualified the team for the Copa de Campeones for the second consecutive year. This achievement, he states, demonstrates a significant reduction in the competitive gap with other elite youth academies in Spain, raising the commitment and competitiveness of young talents.
Looking ahead, the coach expresses his desire to continue with the youth academy project, feeling supported by the club. His goal is to consolidate the good work done and ensure that the youth team maintains its prominent position in the national landscape.
