Photographed from L-R: Ryan Austin – West Indies Coach, Christina Sgobba – CG Sr. Marketing Manager, Senator, the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, Calvin Blankendal – Bermuda Cricket Board Executive Director, and Britney Cooper – West Indies Coach.
Hamilton, Bermuda | Coralisle Group Ltd. (CG) is proud to announce a partnership that unites Cricket West Indies (CWI), the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB), and the Bermuda Government’s Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation to enhance cricket coaching for Bermuda’s youth and local coaches. This initiative, aimed at fostering talent and passion for the sport, leverages CG’s longstanding relationship with CWI to bring advanced coaching and support to Bermuda.
Through this collaboration, Bermuda’s young cricketers will benefit from expert coaching and guidance, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to excel. The initiative will culminate on Thursday, 25th July at the Annual Summer Day Camp Mini Cup Match Classic, where youth cricket campers will showcase their talents on a level playing field in an event sponsored this year by CG.
Two distinguished CWI coaches, Ryan Austin and Britney Cooper, will lead the coaching sessions. Ryan Austin, an Assistant Coach and Specialist Spin Bowling Coach, has a wealth of experience, having completed the CWI Level Three Coaching qualification in 2023. He currently serves as an Assistant Coach for the Senior CWI Women’s team and has previously worked with the West Indies Male and Female Under-19 and Academy Programmes. Britney Cooper, a former CWI player with a twelve-year career, represented the West Indies on 125 occasions and was a key player in the T20 World Cup-winning team in 2016. Over the past year, Britney has contributed to the CWI HP pathway, assisting the Female Under-19 and Academy/Emerging Player programmes.
Naz Farrow, CEO of CG, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating,
Calvin Blankendal from the Bermuda Cricket Board added,
Senator Owen K. Darrell JP, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, commented,
CG is committed to supporting and developing Bermuda’s cricketing talent through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in promoting cricket among Bermuda’s youth, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to succeed on and off the field.
