7. Coach

Roles and Responsibilities Season 2023

Roles and Duties of Slough Cricket Club's Youth Coordinator

• Serve as the sole point of contact for all correspondence related to Youth league and ECB Cup fixtures on behalf of Slough Cricket Club(SCC)
• Determine the number of teams SCC should field in competitions to ensure maximum participation and development opportunities for our youth players
• Coordinate with other league member clubs to schedule fixtures as per league guidelines.
• Communicate agreed-upon fixtures and any changes to SCC's Fixtures Secretary.
• Ensure that all youth fixtures for SCC are accurately entered into the Play Cricket system for public display and tracking.
• Assist in assigning players to appropriate teams or squads and contribute to the selection process for matches.
• Collect feedback from team managers to help shape player development and training programs.
• Collaborate with SCC and parents to identify promising youth players who should be considered for County trials.
• Develop and maintain a framework that outlines the developmental pathway for SCC youth players.
• Coordinate with the Open Age Cricket Selection Committee to create a seamless transition path for colts (young players) to participate in the senior league.

Parent Representative - Shahid Mughal
Welfare Officer - Elroy Hull

Roles and Duties of Slough Cricket Club's Youth Team Manager

• Fulfilling the ECB's mandate that the manager undergo a DBS check for security and trustworthiness.
• Acting as the primary liaison between Slough Cricket Club and parents on match days.
• Serving as the main point of contact for the opposing team's manager during match days.
• Promptly updating Slough Cricket Club's Youth Coordinator regarding any game cancellations or changes received from the opposition.
• Ensuring that the Slough Cricket Club team adheres to the spirit and ethics of the game, both on and off the field.
• Coordinating refreshments for both teams during home games, either between innings or more frequently in hot conditions.
• Taking immediate and appropriate action to communicate with parents should any Slough Cricket Club youth report potential misconduct or abuse during play.
• Arriving at the match venue at least 30 minutes prior to the game's start time for proper preparation.
• Designating a scorekeeper for the match, who could be a player, a parent, or a club member, to maintain accurate records of the game.
• Ensuring that per league regulations, the team provides its own qualified umpire, who ideally should not be the team manager.
• Familiarizing oneself with Slough Cricket Club's policies related to youth transportation for complete compliance.