Leroy Lewis (footballer)

Leroy Sherrier Lewis was a Costa Rican football player and coach.
In his native country, he led his hometown team Limonense to their best performance in the top flight league, finishing as runners-up. He also found success in Belize, where he led the Belize national team to their best result at the Copa Centroamericana, finishing four at the 2013 edition, thus qualifying to the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Belize's only participation at such tournament so far.

Playing career

As a player, he played in his native Costa Rica with AD Limonese and Uruguay de Coronado.

Coaching career

Lewis coached teams in Costa Rica and Belize, winning the national championships in Costa Rica and Belize with Guanacasteca and Belmopan Bandits respectively. He also coached Belize national team on three occasions.

Death

Lewis died on 13 September 2021 at his home after battling with prostate cancer.