Kent Coaches

Darren Bridges - North Kent Area Co-ordinator

Darren is a UKCC Level 2 cricket coach and has coached the junior section at his local cricket club, Horton Kirby CC, for 5 years.

As well as coaching at his club, he has experience in coaching in schools, summer camps, district coaching and one to one tuition. In the future Darren plans to gain his UKCC Level 3 coaching qualification.

Darren currently plays for Hartley Country Club in the Kent Premier League and plays for Horton Kirby Cricket Club in a Development League on Sundays. Within the past year

Darren has had trials with two counties and played for his university. He also spent the first half of the 2010 summer season playing for Blackhall Cricket Club in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League, whilst studying at Durham University.

He aims to promote cricket in Kent and get as many children as possible enjoying the sport.

David Coram

Son of a top class amateur cricketer, David first started coaching over twenty years ago.

Chosen as one of Bromley District’s coaches, he has taught in various schools and clubs throughout the area and is currently head coach at Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club where he has been for the last 8 years.

David has all round knowledge of cricket and is an ECB Level II qualified coach.

Sam Hadlow

Sam is a UKCC2 qualified coach who has played at Chestfield CC since the age of 9.

He currently plays for the 2ndXI and coaches the Chestfield under 11 team.