Cricket West Indies Hosts Seminar for Women’s Coaches and Players
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s senior team, Shane Deitz, recently met with regional franchise and pathway coaches, as well as players from the franchises and pathway level, at the ongoing CG United Women’s Super50 competition in St. Kitts.
Developing the Women’s Game
The seminar is part of Cricket West Indies’ strategic plan to develop the women’s game. Thirty-nine (39) players from across the six (6) regional teams attended.
Key Takeaways
- The players participated in several tutorial sessions focused on enhancing individual development, working with their territorial pathway coaches, and understanding the demands of becoming an elite player at the regional and international levels.
- Deitz emphasized the importance of having defined roles for the region’s coaches in developing the game across the Caribbean.
- Cricket West Indies has contracted fifteen (15) women’s academy players and fourteen (14) franchise players across the six territories to broaden the player pool and fine-tune the skills of emerging talent.
Future Plans
Following the CG United Women’s Super50 tournament, a camp for Academy and Emerging players will be held in March 2025, with six pathway coaches invited to work with Head Coach Deitz.
Conclusion
Cricket West Indies is committed to developing the women’s game in the Caribbean, and this seminar is a key step towards achieving that goal. By providing a platform for coaches and players to come together and share knowledge, the organization can help improve the skills of players and take the game to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the seminar?
A: The seminar is part of Cricket West Indies’ strategic plan to develop the women’s game.
Q: Who attended the seminar?
A: The seminar was attended by Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s senior team, Shane Deitz, regional franchise and pathway coaches, and players from the franchises and pathway level.
Q: What are the goals of the seminar?
A: The goals of the seminar are to enhance individual development, working with territorial pathway coaches, and understanding the demands of becoming an elite player at the regional and international levels.
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