Advice from top coach, and an AGM reminder

Andy Stovold passes on some advice to members of Bredon Cricket Club's committee
Andy Stovold passes on some advice to members of Bredon Cricket Club’s committee

Top coach and former professional player Andy Stovold was invited to Bredon Cricket Club’s committee meeting this week.

He gave some fascinating insights into the future development of the grassroot game, and the challenges Bredon must meet if we are develop and thrive.

Andy made a considerable impact when he started working with junior members of the club mid-way through the season.

Some of his advice may influence thinking at the club’s annual meeting (AGM) in the clubhouse on Thursday, November 16.

It starts at 7.30pm and entails the election of the committee. All club members are invited, and they will be asked for their thoughts on the future direction of the club.

There will also be a chance to hear about progress made on and off the field during 2017.

All members, social and playing, are welcome.

Meanwhile, there was a players’ meeting at the club on Sunday, October 8.

Issues discussed included the future development of the club, league positions,  retention of the Third XI team, commitment of players throughout the season, appointment of coaches, a recruitment drive for new players, chairman of selectors, teams and captains for next season, and jobs for the winter.

 

 

 

Top coach Andy Stovold brings his expertise to Bredon

Andy Stovold
Top coach Andy Stovold. Picture: University of Bristol Cricket Club

Bredon Cricket Club are delighted to have engaged the services of top coach Andy Stovold.

He will be helping our junior players develop their batting during our Friday evening coaching sessions.

According to his Wikipedia entry, Andy was “a dependable right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who represented Gloucestershire (1973–1990), Marylebone Cricket Club (1976) and Orange Free State (1974/75–1975/76).

“He was a regular opening partner for the Test batsman Sadiq Mohammad and he also kept wicket until the emergence of  Jack Russell.

“He was awarded his county cap in 1976 and a benefit in 1987. He joined the county’s coaching staff upon retirement.

“Since 2010, he has been head coach of the University of Bristol Cricket Club, alongside other coaching commitments.”

Andy took part in his first coaching session at Hill Close last Friday (June 23).

His expertise is an addition to the positive impact club coach Tom Walsingham has had on playing standards at Hill Close since his arrival this season.