The Umpire Strikes Back

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! A focus on fast bowling today and we have assembled an expert panel! Joining us today are; We talk all things fast bowling including role models, intimidating batters, setting traps, bowling plans and the joy of running in FAST! We also look at coaching fast bowlers - James shares the pathways approach to identifying and developing fast bowlers. We discuss the fundamental elements of a good, powerful bowling action and how to try and limit injuries. Essential listening for all club coaches & parents of young aspiring fast bowlers! Please share and like! Get in touch and feature on our next episode; 📧rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Today the spotlight shines on our upcoming Coach Development programme. You can start or continue your coaching journey in Hampshire this winter. Full course details can be found here. To give more detail we speak to Katie & Ben, two coaches who have taken different routes into coaching but are now working for HCB as Community Coaches. They, alongside our Coach Development Manager John Cook, discuss their cricketing journey, apprehensions before taking their course and the benefits of being a qualified coach. We also speak to one of Coach Development Tutors Dave Gelling. Dave has been training new coaches in Hampshire and Europe for a number of years and shares his thoughts on how the courses have developed to focus on players, questioning and communication. For full details on our courses please visit https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket-board/news/winter-coach-development-courses/ If you have any queries regarding the courses please contact john.cook@ageasbowl.com Please share this episode with prospective coaches including parents and young adults at your club - it may have a massive impact in future summers! Please like, share and subscribe! 📧rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back - Episode 45! An international feel today with a look at two European adventures and a request for stories related to Shane Warne. We start by talking to Ali Gajic & Rebecca Blake who have both been playing international cricket in Europe. Ali, who plays for Verwood CC in the Hampshire League, has been playing for Serbia in the European Cricket League and the ICC WT20 Qualifiers in Finland. Rebecca, from Hursley Park, has represented Romania in the recent Women's Balkan Cup and starred with a unbeaten 100! They talk about being contacted out of the blue, travelling to new lands and the highlights of being an international cricketer! Next, we speak to Ageas Bowl and Hampshire Cricket stadium announcer Robbie James. Robbie talks about his journey into sports presenting and the joy of being paid to watch cricket! He also makes a request for stories regarding Shane Warne for an upcoming audio project. If you have any tales from meeting the cricketing legend please get in touch with Robbie direct; thatrobbiejames@gmail.com Twitter: @thatrobbiejames Instagram: @thatrobbiejames Finally, Simon Jones reports on the initial early findings from our End of Season Player & Volunteer survey. If you enjoy listening to our podcast please like and leave a review on your listening platform! All reviews are massively appreciated and enable us to share the pod more widely! Thank you! 📧rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Umpire Strikes Back! A busy episode this week featuring 3 great topics. First up is a focus on our ever growing W10 Women's Softball cricket. Simon from Overton CC talk us through their venture into the game, setting up a team, benefits to the whole club. Their captain Kitty, talks fun, new friends and challenges! For more information contact michael.pollard@ageasbowl.com I then attended our Hawks Academy game vs ACE Programme at the Ageas Bowl. It was a fantastic day and I managed to speak to all those who played a big role in getting the game set up, including; James Hibberd - Hawks Academy Head Coach Harry Kutty - Cantell School Head Teacher Sam Moss - Wicketz Development Officer Players Azhar & Kit Mohammad Abbas - Hampshire Star bowler Simon Lee - Ageas Head Groundsman Chevy Green - ACE Programme Director And finally Simon Jones joins us to talk about the upcoming HCB Player and Volunteer survey. Look out for our social media posts and emails! Please get in touch if you would like to be featured in any upcoming episode. We would love to tell your story! 📧rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Two great features today: First up, we speak to the (anoynomous) man behind the newly formed Hants CL Player Loans Twitter account. He aims to bring together clubs looking for extra players and players without a game. The founder talks through the reasons for setting the account up, practicalities of running on Twitter and the future of club cricket. Be great if all our listeners could follow the account; https://twitter.com/HCLPlayerLoans Next, we join Calmore Sports CC Captain Mark Lavelle as he prepares to take his side back to Lords for the second year running for the Village Cup final. Having been victorious last year they are keen to repeat the feat and we talk through the run to the final and plans for the weekend! You can follow the final live on Sunday 18th September via this link; https://www.nationalvillagecup.com/ We would love to feature your club on the show. Please get in touch and we will be in contact! 📧rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

Episode 42 - Today we focus on access to cricket within urban communities on the back of the BBC documentary 'Freddies Field of Dreams' which saw cricket opened up to teenagers in Preston. This echoed with lots of current work within Southampton and plans to extend across the rest of Hampshire. We speak to Cantell School Headteacher Harry Kutty. Harry has recently become a non-exec director of Hampshire Cricket, with a remit to focus on communities. Cantell is a diverse and engaging school within Southampton, where cricket plays a large role. Harry talks inclusion, diversity, removing barriers to participation and the power of cricket to assist children academically. We then speak to James Hibberd, Head Coach of Hawks Academy - a new programme formed on the back of the Wicketz programme and Harry's work in Cantell School. More information here. Finally, as we approach a hose pipe ban hear a top grounds tip from Ageas Bowl Deputy Groundsman Tom Cowley! Please like and share!

Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we delve into cricketing history with Dr Duncan Stone, author of 'Different Class: the untold story of English cricket' We talk class structure, barriers to participation, league vs friendly and the future of cricket in England. Read Duncan's book Next we speak to Melissa Story, Hampshire Cricketer and now commentary star! She talks through her journey from player to BBCTMS commentator, working with heroes, being a role model and the perils of social media! We look forward to releasing more episodes in the coming months and it would be great to feature Hampshire Cricket Clubs with stories to tell! Get in touch! Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Please like, subscribe and share 👍🏻

Happy Cricket Eve! As the recreational season kicks off tomorrow we are back with a feature on Sarisbury Athletic CC. They have increased their community engagement in recent years with clubhouse refurbishment, comedy nights, Hundred game days, charity links and their #opentoall hashtag. Social Sec Mike Poyner talks us through the changes and plans for the season. Runs4research - https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/runs4research/ We then speak to NV Play Commercial Manager Neil Fairbain to discuss the advancements in match streaming and link to Play-Cricket NV Play - https://www.nvplay.com/ Best of luck to all playing tomorrow - Go Well

A focus on sustainability today as we look at how cricket will cope with environmental, social and financial changes. Firstly, we speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee about the challenges of preparing professional cricket wickets in the ever changing climate plus the move towards green technology. Definitely one for your grounds teams! Then Abi Moore, Ageas Bowl Head of Operations talks about the move towards an Eco strategy to keep the stadium up to date and even more effective. Next is Dave Worthy, Chair of Hursley Park CC who gives an update on recent changes within the club to improve finances and playing numbers but also introduces their Willow Tree project. This enables members of the club to sponsor a willow tree to be planted within the farm surrounding the ground. A fantastic initiative that will provide benefits all round! And finally we visited the Batting Lab in Fareham. There we found a state of the art batting simulator that provides sustainable playing opportunities in a small indoor space. Owner Richard Rigby talks through plans for community engagement and enabling consistent and safe chances for children to play. If you have any questions or would like to be featured on upcoming episodes please get in touch ⬇ Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Please like, subscribe and share 👍🏻

Happy New Year! Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we are delighted to be joined by Hartley Wintney, Hampshire & England Physical Disability (and Love Island!) star Hugo Hammond. Hugo tells us about his whirlwind summer, his journey into D40 cricket in Hampshire, being a role model for the next generation and his plans for the future. For more info on any of our disability programmes please contact; D40 & Super 9s - michael.pollard@ageasbowl.com Super 1s - hugh.bernard@ageasbowl.com 🔗 Disability cricket in Hampshire We also speak to Jack Payne from Langley Manor CC. Jack was crowned Hampshire Coach of the Year when visiting the ECB Coach Awards in Derby back in December. Jack speaks about his work within the club, All Stars, coaching philosophy and mentoring younger coaches. If you would like to be featured on upcoming episodes please get in touch; 📧rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

A busy #UmpStrikesBack today as we feature 3 areas of HCB work. Firstly, we speak to Hugh Bernard and Michael Powell about our Lord's Taverners Super 1s programme. Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. Hugh and Michael talk accessibility, raising awareness, increasing confidence, employability and role models. Contact hugh.bernard@ageasbowl.com for more information on Super 1s. Simon Jones gives an update on the County Grants Fund 💰 ECB Creating Welcoming Environments Guide ECB County Grants Fund ECB Investment Management System Emma Cowdrill brings information some landmark statistics for our Vipers Champions programme. And John Cook introduces an exciting opportunity for boys aged 12-15 to gain coaching and officiating qualifications in the new year. Watch this space! Get in touch ⬇ Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

This week we focus on cricket in urban settings and look at the importance of role models on encouraging Black and African Caribbean children to take up the game. Arthur Godsal (England U19's and South Wilts CC) joins us to talk about his journey through the junior ranks, his thoughts on representation within the game and his work with the ACE programme. He also talks about his recent exploits in Spain with the England XI winning the European Cricket Challenge ft Arthur C & Bowled! We then talk to Sara & Zaki, participants from our Lord's Taverners Wicketz programme in Southampton. They tell us the impact the programme has had on their cricketing development, the power of community engagement and giving something back to the programme. Wicketz Summer Festival Get in touch; Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

Welcome back to The Umpire Strikes Back!! We are back in action after a busy summer and ready for a winter of highlighting the great recreational cricket community in Hampshire. Today we celebrate two special wins! Firstly, Simon Trott of Overton CC who has won the LV-Insurance Pride of Cricket Media Hero Award! Simon has revolutionised the online activity at Overton CC and great for those efforts to get some national recognition. And we speak to Sam Moss and Mark Lavelle from Calmore Sports CC. They talk us through a historic day at Lords where Calmore lifted the 2021 Voneus Village Cup! Please share the episode with your cricket community and subscribe on Spotify/Apple Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Umpire Strikes Back. This week we visited Brockenhurst CC to hear all about their recent transformation. Hon Sec Martin and Committee member Bronya talk through the last few years and offer a wealth of advice to other clubs. We cover the importance of All Stars and Dynamos, starting a Girls' section, introducing a W10 team, new branding to connect with community and hopes for the future. If you would like any more information on any topic covered please get in touch; Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

Hello! A big focus on money this week as we highlight the numerous funding streams open to clubs this summer. We talk about the Inspired to Play grant, #Funds4runs and the upcoming Welcoming Environments fund More info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/club-development/funding/ June is #WomensBigCricketMonth and we showcase events running throughout the month Register your event - https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/women-and-girls/womens-big-cricket-month We also speak to Chloe from Crowdfunder UK to hear about great work from clubs in Hampshire and across the country to raise money https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/active-together And finally, in club corner we visit Overton CC who have started live streaming their games and are reaping the rewards! https://twitter.com/overton_cricket For more info on any topic or to be featured in the next episode please get in touch Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

Hello! We are so close to the start of the league season so who better to hear from than the league organisers! Joining us today are; Steve Vear - Southern Premier League Chair Gam Gurung - British Gorkhali League Secretary Matt Camp - Hampshire Slam Competition Founder All three discuss the challenges of the past 12 months, plans for this season, the importance of community & bringing youngsters into the adult game. Plus - a reminder to be well behaved this season! In Club Corner we hear from Fareham & Crofton CC. Gordon Selbie and Mike Townson talk us through their plans for the club in 2021 and future years. For more information on any of the leagues please visit; Greene King Southern Premier League - https://www.southernpremierleague.co.uk/ British Gorkhali League - https://bgcl.co.uk/ Hampshire Slam - https://twitter.com/HampshireSlam Go Well this weekend!

With the Specsavers County Championship starting this week who better to speak to than the man set to face the first ball and the coach getting the team ready! Current Hampshire opening batsman Joe Weatherley and former captain Jimmy Adams talk the pressures (and opportunities) of opening the batting, switching between 3 formats, being mentally prepared and hopes for 2021. A fascinating insight into the professional game and a lot of love from Jimmy for Neil Mackenzie! Plus, we speak to Greig Stewart, Head of Customer Experience at the Ageas Bowl. Greig tells us about plans for the summer, his hopes for crowds being allowed in and the importance of engaging the next generation of cricket fans and their families. In the build up to the recreational season we are keen to focus on even more Hampshire clubs. If you would like to be featured please get in touch ⬇⬇⬇ Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

This week we pay tribute to Rick Kellaway who sadly passed away in January. Rick played a massive part in the Hampshire Disability Programme, providing opportunities for people with disabilities across the county. Rick delivered the schools programme, coordinating activity in over 20 schools and helping to facilitate competitions. Rick also supported the disability county squads, including the softball and D40 Academy teams who played matches against Sunday adult sides across the County. In his memory we look at the thriving Disability Cricket programmes in Hampshire. Jordyn Dore, of Gosport Borough CC & England Learning Difficulties team talks through his journey from a school session to playing for England in Australia. D40 Head Coach Nick Wheeler tells us his plans for the team 2021 and the challenges of the past 12 months. And finally, Super 9s Head Coach Tony Adams and player Michael Hill talk sportsmanship, leadership, adapting to individual needs and winning! For more information on the range of opportunities available in Hampshire please contact 📧 michael.pollard@ageasbowl.com To feature on upcoming episodes please contact rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com or through social media; Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

This week we focus on junior cricket & in particular the ECB National Programmes All Stars and Dynamos. We speak to ECB Head of National Programmes Jason Russell-Jones and Delivery Manager Dan Garbutt, who tell us the national plans for summer 2021. They also remind us of the philosophy of All Stars, the Dynamos link to the Hundred and confirm plans for Activator training. We then hear from Emily Munro, our Schools Engagement Manager and Ryan Beck, Schools Cricket Activator to get the Hampshire view on All Stars/Dynamos and the link to our school work. Register for our National Programmes webinar on Thurs 11th March @ 7.30pm https://forms.gle/Tx6koB9GG7wCMSXe6 Contact rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com for more info on both programmes & webinar Finally, we talk to Rohan Handa, leg spin all rounder from Hartley Wintney Cricket Club and Hampshire County CAG u13s. Rohan created 'Cricket Nuggets' youtube channel during lockdown to share cricket and fitness videos: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQvtivfHuOERePVg5qqhjPQ Rohan's dad, Vinay Handa, gives a parents view on keeping Rohan active during lockdown. Subscribe to his channel for more videos and follow him on Twitter - @ronnie_h9 Would your club like to be featured on our next episode? Get in touch ⬇⬇⬇ Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

February is Learning Month as we try to get #MatchReady21 We are shining a light on all of the online resources available at present ⬇⬇⬇ First up, Fiona Newnham (Ventnor CC Scorer & Hampshire ACO tutor) & Sophie Mclelland (Rachel Hayhoe Flint & South Coast panel Umpire) talk us through their careers from the grassroots beginnings to officiating at Lords! They also discuss the challenges of breaking into the first class game, tutoring and being role models for the next generation of officials. In club corner we visit Hartley Wintney CC, who were due to celebrate their 250th anniversary last year. Chair Ian Kerr & Junior lead James Philpott tell us about the importance of transitioning colts into senior cricket, finding and keeping volunteers and planning for 2021........and how to appeal to the cricketing senses! Full details on our learning month - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/online-learning/ Opening Up CC mental health sessions - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/c/express/d4470e3b-ff71-40ae-b4e1-ad35e66fe6fb Would your club like to be featured on our next episode? Get in touch ⬇⬇⬇ Twitter: @HampshireCB Facebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard