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Gerald Claude Eugene (`G.C.') Foster, a man of outstanding
and versatile sporting talent, dedicated himself to the pursuit of excellence in all his sport-related endeavours. With
intelligence, discipline, study, application, perseverance and self-assurance, `G.C.' overcame the near insuperable handicaps
of training and performing in the under-developed environment of Jamaica in the early 20th Century. He went within a
percentage point of the world record for the 100 yards dash and was a Nemesis of International stars, though Jamaica was not
then a participant in international games.
G.C. Foster later distinguished
himself at Cricket, Football and Tennis. Inevitably, he bore the stamp of success in the best sporting traditions, with
natural flair and a character and personality distinctly his own. The illustrious career of G.C. Foster included the
physical development of youths with emphasis on qualities of intelligence, dedication, discipline, application, perseverance,
and self-assurance. He possessed a great store of wisdom, unrivalled technical knowledge, and an uncanny ability to
identify talent in the most unlikely bodies. He was a genius for inspiring young athletes to believe in themselves, to correct
technical faults, and to achieve surprising levels of performance.
`G.C.' a father figure
to those in his charge, was a treasury of time-honoured maxims. This was supplemented by his original witticisms. As
coach, masseur, and a player of bridge and chess in his later years, he was the greatest colleague for one to have, and a
dangerous, though always graceful opponent. To this monumental and unforgettable Jamaican sportsman is named “The
G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport”.
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