CWI restarts coaching courses in Leeward Islands and SVG

In keeping with its strategic approach to train and develop an adequate high-quality coaching pool throughout the region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has resumed its second (2nd) round of Foundation Level and Refreshers Cricket Coaching course in the Leeward Islands and St Vincent, in anticipation of the restart of primary schools and community based grassroot cricket programmes.

 

The engagements commenced in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday, October 2 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, with the remaining sessions scheduled slated for Sunday, October 5, in Montserrat, Tuesday, October 7 in the British and US Virgin Islands, Friday, October 10 in Sint Maarten and Anguilla, and concluding on Thursday, October 30 in St Vincent.

 

Commenting on the importance of the ongoing coaching education initiative, CWI’s Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said: “The continuation of the Foundation Level and Refresher Coaching Courses reflects CWI’s strong commitment to developing high-quality coaching talent and strengthening cricketing infrastructure across the region.”

 

“As we work closely with government and private sector partners to grow age-group cricket at both the school and community levels, investing in coaching education at this early stage is essential to building a solid foundation for the growth and future sustainability of the sport in the region.”

 

Bascombe added: “By equipping coaches with the right tools and knowledge, we are creating a more inclusive and sustainable cricket pathway. One that supports the resurgence of grassroots and mass participation cricket throughout the Caribbean.

 

“Flagship age group development initiatives such as the Republic Bank Limited (RBL) Five for Fun Cricket and the Girls Under-16/19 Territorial Cricket Hub programmes, which are vital to driving development and inspiring the next generation of cricketers, will now benefit significantly from having a well-trained and qualified pool of foundation level coaches in each territory.”

 

Leading the facilitation of these important courses are Brendon Ramlal and Keshava Ramphal, both of whom hold Level 3 Coaching Certifications, and have backgrounds in the primary and secondary education systems in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

The duo has been involved in age-group cricket development programmes and coaching for well over a decade, bringing a wealth of knowledge in areas such as child protection and safeguarding, analytics, tactical awareness, physical literacy and fitness, session plan development, along with effective communication and feedback.

 

Demonstrating CWI’s commitment to the safety and well-being of young players, all participants were required to complete the online UNICEF Child Protection Course and attend a virtual Cricket Safeguarding and Child Protection Workshop before starting the coaching education programme.

 

These vital prerequisites ensure that every coach enters the pathway equipped with the knowledge to create a safe, supportive environment for player development.

 

Previously, the Foundation Level and Refresher Coaching Courses were successfully hosted in Dominica, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Grenada (inclusive of Carriacou), Jamaica, and Barbados, with over 150 participants engaged in the coaching courses designed to equip current and aspiring coaches with the essential skills and knowledge to foster young talent and promote the growth of cricket at the grassroots level.

 

(CWI Media)

 

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