Guernsey Cricket has welcomed back experienced high-performance coach Craig Hogan, returning from Australia for his third, and likely final, season supporting the Senior Men’s and Under-19 programmes.
His return comes at a pivotal time for Guernsey Cricket, with both squads preparing for major international competitions. The senior men will travel to Cyprus in May for their ICC World Cup Qualifier, while the Under-19s will host their own World Cup Qualifier in Guernsey in July.
A highly regarded coach with extensive international experience, Mr Hogan has held senior roles including National Academy Manager with Cricket Ireland and High Performance Manager with Jersey Cricket. He is an ECB Master Coach (Level 4) and has played a leading role in developing elite youth and senior programmes across multiple cricketing nations.
Guernsey Cricket said over the past two seasons, he has made a significant and lasting contribution to the sport locally, “helping to strengthen performance standards, enhance player development pathways, and support both coaches and players in building a high-performance culture”.
“Craig has been an outstanding asset to Guernsey Cricket over the past two years,” said Rob Thomson, Senior Men’s National Team Manager.
“His experience, attention o detail and ability to connect with players have added real value to our environment. As we head into a World Cup Qualifier, having someone of Craig’s calibre involved in our preparations is hugely beneficial.”
Jeremy Frith, Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, added: “Craig brings a level of insight and professionalism that significantly enhances what we are trying to achieve as a squad. He has a proven track record in developing players and building high-performance environments, and his contribution both on and off the field will be key as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”
Guernsey Cricket thanked Ravenscroft Capital for its support in contributing towards the funding of Mr Hogan’s visit.