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Richard is an experienced leader in both business and sports and is responsible for operational management of Guernsey Cricket, overseeing domestic and representative cricket, driving strategic growth, and strengthening the sports commercial and community engagement.
Originally from Southampton, Richard played age group cricket for local representative sides and also represented Hampshire Schools and West of England Schools at under 19 level, before going on to represent Exeter University.
Richard had a successful club career playing for sides in the Southampton and Winchester area before moving to Guernsey in 1992, where he enjoyed success as captain of one of the leading local clubs before becoming captain of the senior men’s Guernsey side and featuring in 8 inter insulars.
Richard has, until recently, been part of the Guernsey men’s under 19 coaching set up and continues to be a member of the Channel Islands over 50s squad.
Originally from Romsey, Jeremy grew up playing county age group cricket for Hampshire and NAYC (England) U19’s, going on to represent his home county in 2nd XI cricket and later Gloucestershire.
Having moved to Guernsey he became part of a number of successful Guernsey teams at Inter Insular and International level.
Jeremy has been coaching cricket since the age of 16 and involved in the development of cricket in Guernsey since moving to the Island in 2001. He ran the Dummer Cricket Centre for three years, coached district and county age groups and has experience of coaching cricket across a wide range of both state and private schools in the UK and overseas. He is also an ECB coach developer.
Ilze is Guernsey Cricket’s Cricket Development Manager and Senior Women’s Head Coach, bringing a wealth of international playing and coaching experience to the island.
As a player, Ilze represented Surrey and Boland, and she holds a CSA Level 2 coaching qualification. Her coaching career includes senior roles across university, club and community cricket, including Head Coach of the Maties Women’s 1st XI at Stellenbosch University, Assistant Coach for the Maties High Performance Men’s programme, Assistant Coach of Holywood CC 1st XI in Belfast, and coaching with the Chance to Shine programme in Surrey.
In her role with Guernsey Cricket, Ilze leads junior development, schools cricket, women and girls’ participation, inclusion initiatives and player pathways, while also supporting the development of coaches and volunteers across the island. She is passionate about creating positive cricket experiences and helping players at every stage reach their full potential.
Carl Brooks serves as Chair of Guernsey Cricket’s Domestic Cricket Committee, playing a key role in overseeing and supporting the development of domestic cricket across the island.
Working closely with the Guernsey Cricket office team, local clubs and committee members, Carl helps co-ordinate domestic competitions, fixtures and league structures, ensuring that cricket remains competitive, accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages and abilities.
Carl is committed to strengthening relationships with local clubs, encouraging participation and supporting the continued growth and development of domestic cricket in Guernsey.
Rob Thomson is Guernsey Cricket’s Senior Men’s National Team Manager, playing an important role in supporting the preparation, organisation and successful delivery of the national team’s domestic and international commitments.
Working closely with the Head Coach and wider support team, Rob oversees the logistical and operational arrangements surrounding training, fixtures and international tournaments, helping ensure that players and coaches can focus on delivering their best performances.
Rob is a valued member of Guernsey Cricket’s senior men’s management team, contributing to the professional and supportive environment in which the national squad operates.
Craig “Hoges” Hogan plays an important role in Guernsey Cricket’s coaching and player development programmes, bringing valuable experience and expertise to support the continued growth of cricket across the island.
Working closely with the Director of Cricket and wider coaching team, Craig supports the development of players and coaches, helping to raise standards and strengthen the pathways from junior cricket through to senior representative and international levels.
Craig is committed to creating a positive, challenging and supportive coaching environment, helping players realise their potential while contributing to Guernsey Cricket’s ambition to develop sustainable, high-quality cricket programmes across the island.
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