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World Cup: "Impossible is not Haitian", A. Jn-Baptiste's manifesto

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"This book is a tribute to all those who continue to move forward despite difficulties. It celebrates a mindset of resilience that transcends sport and reaches the entire community" - A Jean-Baptiste

World Cup: "Impossible is not Haitian", A. Jn-Baptiste's manifesto
Angelo Jean-Baptiste is a soccer coach, trainer and educator. — courtoisie

Soccer coach, trainer, educator and above all former coach of the Haitian national U20 team, Angelo Jean-Baptiste releases "Impossible n'est pas haïtien" (Impossible is not Haitian), a book about Haitian resilience through football.

It is Les Éditions Sully, a Quebec publishing house specializing in life stories, inspiring journeys, knowledge mobilization and social issues that is publishing the book. It is a powerful manifesto on Haitian resilience through football, the diaspora, leadership and social transformation.

"This book is a tribute to all those who continue to move forward despite difficulties. It celebrates a mindset of resilience that transcends sport and reaches the entire community," emphasizes the author.

The official launch and the first book signing session will be held on June 12, 2026 in Boston, on the eve of Haiti's first match at the World Cup.

This event will bring together members of the Haitian diaspora, public figures, community leaders, professionals and sports enthusiasts.

A Montreal launch is also planned for July 2026 in the Saint-Michel neighborhood, in Montreal. The official date will be announced soon.

About the author

Angelo Jean-Baptiste is a soccer coach, trainer and educator. He is above all the former coach of the Haitian national U20 team, CS Laval, CF Fabrose, Bleu Eagles Moncton etc. He holds a bachelor's degree in communication and human relations, a major in kinesiology and a graduate diploma in education, and also holds the prestigious UEFA Youth A, UEFA A and Concacaf A licenses.

For more than twenty years, he has contributed to youth development, coach training and the promotion of leadership through sport.