Club Coaches

 

We are fortunate to have many experienced coaches at HSVCC working with all our players; from the youngest (All Stars) right through to our senior players. Here’s the team:

 

Justin Wagstaff

Justin is the club’s junior co-ordinator and head coach. He oversees the organisation of the entire youth section and leads the Under 9s (Dynamos) programme. Justin is a hugely experienced ECB Level 2 Coach who has coached all age groups for many years. He was named the ECB Coach of the Year for Wiltshire in 2017 and in 2023 received the ECB Award for Outstanding Services to Coaching (Wiltshire).

 

Graham Everitt

Graham is the Club’s Under 11s lead coach and age group manager. 

 

Julian Allard

Julian has recently qualified as a Foundation Level Coach. This year he will act as an assistant to most of the age groups and adults, developing his new coaching skills

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Ethan Page

Ethan is one of the Club's young coaching assistants and holds an ECB Support Coach qualification. He helps deliver All Stars.

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Joe O'Connor

Joe is another of the Club's young coaches and he is also the Club's Cricket Ambassador. He helps with all age groups and mentors the young players. His passion for cricket is inspirational.

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Simon Butler

Simon is a hugely experienced ECB qualified coach, who has worked with juniors from all groups. This season he will be working with the U15’s team.

 

Peter Newbery

Pete is a vastly experienced ECB Level 2 Coach and this season will be leading the Under 13’s squad. Pete was awarded the Coach of the Year Award 2023 (Wiltshire).

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James Clack

James recently joined the Club's coaching team. He holds an ECB Level 2 Coach qualification, and brings many years of experience to the role. He will be working with the Under 13s.​

 

Andy Pragnell

Andy is an extremely experienced ECB Level 2 Coach who has worked with juniors from U9 right through to the U15s. He now predominantly works with the men’s senior team but occasionally runs junior sessions when needed.

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Dan House

Dan is the Club Captain and another ECB Level 2 Coach. He works alongside Andy running training sessions for the men’s senior team. He is also a Deputy Head and head of PE teacher at Kingdown School.

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Tim Trombas

Tim is of Zimbabwean heritage and has a huge experience both playing and coaching. Tim has taken on the role of First Team Coach.

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Tom Dalby

Tom is the Club Safeguarding Officer and is also assistant coach to the Under 15s. He works alongside all of the club’s coaching team providing essential input on welfare and safeguarding issues. He also helps coach the women’s senior team.

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All training sessions and matches are run by ECB qualified coaches who hold a valid ECB DBS. They have also undertaken safeguarding training and are qualified first aiders.

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We are always looking for committed people who would like to assist with our junior section. If you would like to get involved with coaching at HSVCC please contact head coach Justin Wagstaff on 07876 456260.