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Women's Academy

The WCB Women’s Academy is a parallel coaching structure to the Emerging Players Programme and Academy for girls, aged between 14 and 19, who have excelled in their particular Development of Excellence squads. These players are invited to attend our Women’s Academy Sessions throughout the year. 

The WCB Women’s Academy Programme is based at The County Ground and King Edwards School, Birmingham. It follows an integrated approach to training across all areas including Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mental and Lifestyle. 

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  • Alex Darwood

  • Age Group: U17
  • Position: Right Hand Top Order Bat / Right Arm Medium
  • Club: Five Ways Old Edwardians CC
  • School: Kings Norton Girls
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  • Amy Jones

  • Age Group: U17
  • Position: Right Hand Top Order Bat / Wicketkeeper
  • Club: Walmey CC
  • School: John Wilmott
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  • Lucy Maxwell

  • Age Group: U16
  • Position: Right Hand Top Order Bat / Right Arm Off Spin
  • Club: Bedworth / Moseley
  • School: Foxwood
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  • Lizzie Russell

  • Age Group: U16
  • Position: Right Hand Top Order Bat / Right Arm Medium Pace
  • Club: Walmsey CC
  • School: Arden School
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  • Helen Shipman

  • Age Group: U19
  • Position: Right Hand Bat / Right Arm Leg Spin Bowler
  • Club: Walmey CC

Staff

Name Position
Gary Steer Programme Organiser
Kelly Evenson Head Coach
Steve Perryman Bowling Coach
Mark Evenson Fielding Coach
Tony Frost Keeping and Batting Coach
Leanne Sharpe Sports Psychologist
Chris Armstrong Strength and Conditioning
Peter Hatton Physiotherapist