Our Team:

Steve joined the Gloucestershire Cricket Board in 2009 after two years as the Wiltshire Cricket Development Manager and 5 years in Local Authority Sports Development. Since 2009, Steve led the GCB to become incorporated (2010) and now has led the process to becoming a Charity. In this time the team has grown from 2 members of staff to 16 and has seen significant diversification of income, bringing many partners to support the charities great work.

Steve has a relentless drive and determination for continual improvement and supported by a great team, the charity goes from strength to strength. Specifically, Steve manages the managers of the charity, leads on all aspects of finance, governance and strategy, as well as overseeing all facility projects and capital grant projects.

Personally, Steve is an avid all round sports fan (especially for his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers), a husband, a father of two little beauties and a player and volunteer at his local cricket club, Chippenham CC.

Scott, who hails from Devon, graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a Sports Coaching degree in 2013.  He initially joined the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation in October 2014 as a Community Coach working in schools predominately in the North of the County before becoming Growth Development Officer in 2017.  At this time, he delivered on a number of ECB priority areas including the U19 T20 Competition and launched the highly successful Women’s Soft Ball Programme here in Gloucestershire.

Now in his exciting role as Club Development Manager, he is responsible for leading the team of club development staff and working closely with cricket clubs across the county to provide direct support with the aim of creating sustainable clubs for the future.  Furthermore, Scott leads youth competitions and the ECB Clubmark Accreditation and sits on a number of GCF Development Groups and Committees.

Scott is a big Plymouth Argyle FC fan and plays his cricket at Dumbleton.

Additionally, he will support the Gloucestershire Association of Cricket Officials (GACO) in developing an Officials Strategy that aims to grow the number of officials across the game. Increase the number of courses that are available to potential officials and work with GACO to transition volunteers from ‘course takers’ to ‘standing officials’.

Support the Gloucestershire Grounds Association in developing a programme of activity that supports ground staff across each year. Coordinate and manage both national and local Reward and Recognition events for all groups of volunteers. On top of practical delivery in schools, he will work with teachers to enhance their cricket delivery and work with universities/colleges to provide opportunities for students to gain qualifications and coaching experience.

Gareth is a Liverpool FC fan, a big follower of cricket around the world and plays his cricket at Hatherley & Reddings.

Following 30 years in the Gloucestershire Constabulary and 17 years as a National Panel RFU referee, with several appearances in the Premiership and European Cup, Eric was offered a full-time role with the GCB in 2008. Has been a Level 3 coach and County Coach since 2003 and is now a Coach Development Tutor, a County Pitch Advisor and, last season, qualified as an umpire, standing in the GCL.

Has 2 children: Richard, who, following 4 years at Trent Bridge, has a grounds business in Gloucestershire, and Claire, who works at The Ritz. Loves the South of France and it’s red wine, particularly those of St Chinian, where he has visited every village in the appellation, and is a regular visitor to Sri Lanka.

Sam is responsible for the running of multiple local hubs across Bristol and works closely with the young people that come along to the sessions, many of whom are from hard-to-reach groups, including young offenders, refugees and excluded pupils. Sessions, which use a soft ball, currently take place at venues in Southmead, Knowle, Fishponds and Hartcliffe, are open to players of all levels of ability. Alongside cricket coaching and games, the young people taking part have the chance to learn from role models, community leaders, local authorities and others. Specially designed workshops also boost wellbeing, social education, community awareness, promote positive life choices and develop new life skills.

Sam brings a wealth of experience from a diverse background that includes leisure management, personal training and fitness instructing, as well as cricket coaching.

• Helping to organise and set up the trials, winter nets programme and performance programme for the Girls and Boys Zonal squads
• Keeping club contact details up to date including checking that each club’s Safeguarding Officer has valid qualifications and initiate and verify DBS applications for club volunteers
• Administering online bookings including trials, winter nets programmes, Coach Development courses, holiday camps etc
• Helping with many financial activities by creating invoices, payment of bills, chasing outstanding debtors etc
• Help to create and run the office side of Coach Development

Theresa acts as the point of contact for many administrative parts of the Foundation.

Kieran impressed us so much throughout his apprenticeship that we have now taken him on as a full time Community Coach. He is extremely hard working, mature beyond his years and a true team player. Kieran is responsible for delivering coaching sessions in schools across the county, where we deliver our Active Futures programme, Chance to Shine offer, and schools’ competitions. As well as this, he also coaches in our Zonal programme.

Kieran plays his club cricket at Winterbourne CC and is the 2nd XI captain. He is also a member of the ground staff where he gives up countless hours of his free time to volunteer on the ground.

You’ll find Ollie in primary and secondary schools delivering programmes such as ‘Chance to Shine’, or in sports centres and clubs, providing coaching sessions, such as ‘All Stars’ and ‘Dynamos’, to the local community. The aim of all the programmes that he is involved with, is to increase the participation at the foundation level, and to give more children the opportunities to experience the fun and excitement around playing cricket.

Ollie’s role also includes running regional competitions, such as the Lady Taverners, Lord’s Taverners, the Women’s indoor league, and the boys indoor/outdoor competitions.