CWI Director delighted with local coaches’ turnout

Cricket West Indies (CWI) continues to make investments under President Ricky Skerritt. CWI Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams, was happy with the amount of local coaches that graced the interactive session on Thursday last at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence.

Under the aim of improving coaching at all levels throughout the Caribbean, and to produce world class cricketers from the Caribbean, new Coach Education Manager Chris Brabazon and Adams spoke to the local media and shared their sentiments on the coaching programme.
“First of all, I am happy with the turnout and the feedback from the Guyanese Coaches, and we have ticked the important boxes,” Adams stated.
Brabazon, who has been 15 years with the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA), explained that he was pleased with the programme.
“This session was really good, after that session from Antigua last week for the franchise coaches. I am satisfied with some of the ideas that were presented. In our effort to produce world class players, everyone is really committed to joining in and play their part,” Brabazon explained.
He added that some of the challenges around the Caribbean may be slightly different, but he remains optimistic that the coaches can work together. The new Coach Education Manager said he is very lucky to be part of this journey.
“To have past players and legends of West Indies cricket being able to share really valuable inserts is going to help me in my role. To have access to these players is really fantastic, and I am looking forward to repay the favour being granted to me.”
Adams noted that there are a number of challenges faced by local coaches. “There are challenges that are being faced by coaches throughout the Caribbean, like facilities and equipment. I have no doubt that, as we go around the Caribbean, we will encounter a few more, but we have to work together to see how best we can assist in these areas,” the 52-year-old Adams declared.
Adams highlighted that it is really exciting to see the coaches having the passion and love for the game and the players, and the willingness to stick it out to keep improving.
“This means we have the raw material, which is the main ingredient for success in terms of coaching pathway. We have the potential for creating a climate where we can really develop world class players,” he stated.
CWI now will continue their coaching quest in the other Caribbean countries.