ANDREW HALL
35 Olney Road, Emberton, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5BX
Date of Birth: 31 July 1975, Mobile: 0756816453, Email:
Driving License: Full & Clean
Batting style: Right-hand bat - Bowling style: Right arm medium-fast
PROFILE
I am a hard working, open and honest professional, who thrives from a challenge. Having coached from grassroots through to first class professionals in four different countries, I have been fortunate enough to have experienced various cultures and worked with a range of people. This has played an invaluable part in my ability to communicate across all platforms, always striving to get the best possible result and relationships with colleagues, teammates and students. I pride myself on being a well organised and patient role model, continually improving as an individual and coach.
EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
Professional Cricketer, Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 2008 – 2014
· Responsibilities include playing for 1st XI, promoting the club and the game in the local area through presentations, speeches, media interviews and coaching, and networking with key stakeholders
· Senior player on staff my role included establishing myself as role model for younger players
· Club Captain 2009 – 2012
· Player of the year 2010 and 4 Day player of the year 2013
· Success in 2013 brought the 1st XI Promotion to Division 1 and t20 champions
Northants County Cricket 1st Team Bowling coach, Northants Cricket – 2013 - 2014
· Worked with the bowlers for all 1day cricket games
· Helping with their actions for each bowler
· Played an active role is supporting the one day strategy, contributing to the delivery of T20 championship
County Cricket Academy Coach, Northants Cricket - 2011- 2013
· One of the coaches in charge of the academy players, working with batters, bowlers and wicket keepers each player on individual game
· Helping players with lifestyles and dealing with sponsors and or the media
· Leading group discussions as captaincy and the art of captaincy
Overseas Professional Cricketer/Head Coach, Mashanaland Eagles Harare Zimbabwe - 2010 -2011
· Overseas responsibilities include playing for 1st XI, promotion of the club in the local area through media interviews and coaching
· Winners of the T20 competition
· Head coach leading direction of the franchise, in charge of all cricket at the franchise
· Arrange and run all practises
· Worked with second team coach on practise plans and upcoming players succession plan
· Headed selection for 1st and 2nd team
· Implemented a young player program and academy plan for the future
Professional Cricketer, Kwazula - Natal Dolphins - 2009 – 2010
· Senior player for 1st XI and runners up One day Trophy
Professional Cricketer, Indian Cricket League World Eleven - 2007 - 2008
· Picked from all overseas Pro’s to play in the ICL world eleven for both years of the competition
Overseas Professional Cricketer/Head Coach, Chandigarh Lions, Indian Cricket League (India) - 2007-2008
· Overseas responsibilities include playing for 1st XI and fulfilling mentor duties where required and promotion of the league through media interviews
· Head coach of the franchise, in charge of all cricket at the franchise
· Work with all players on various parts of their game
· Selector, Team planning and strategising during the competition
· Dealt with overseas pro’s such as Graham Hick and Mathew Elliott
· Worked with 20 local players regarding plans to work on once tournament was over
· Contracted for a further 2 year period (The ICL pulled out of cricket, so the league did not continue)
Overseas Professional Cricketer, Kent County Cricket Club - 2005 – 2007
· Responsibilities include playing for 1st XI, promoting the club and the game in the local area through presentations, speeches, media interviews and networking with key stakeholders
· Senior player on staff my role included establishing myself as role model for younger players
Andrew Hall Sports, Alberton (South Africa) - 2005-2010
· Introduced and successfully developed my own cricket academy
· Upgraded facilities and arranged sponsorships
· Lead the age group plans and KPI’s for 8-18 year old players
· Led the coaches development program to get all coaches up to excepted levels
· Oversaw feedback for players and from players to coaches
· Day to day running of the company
· In 2010 I sold my Academy but not the naming rights as I was moving to the UK. At the time of selling I had 180 cricketers coming through the Academy
Overseas Professional Cricketer, Worcestershire County Cricket Club – 2003 - 2004
· Responsibilities include playing for 1st XI, promoting the game through media interviews and networking with key stakeholders
· Senior player on staff my role included establishing myself as role model for younger players
Professional Cricketer, South African National Team - 1999 – 2007
· Central Contract with CSA
· Played 88 ODI’s and 21 Tests
· Selected for 2 Cricket World Cups and 2 Champions Trophy Tournaments
· Man of the match awards in both ODI’s and Tests
Professional Cricketer, Easterns Cricket, Benoni - 2001 – 2004
· Senior player on staff my role included establishing myself as role model for younger players
· Captain in 2003
· Won 4 day Trophy in 2002
· Player of the 4 day competition 2002
· Player of the match 4 day final 2002
· Runners up in One day trophy in 2003
Professional Cricketer, Gauteng Cricket, Johannesburg - 1994 – 2001
· Started as a youngster and worked my way up to senior player. As a senior player on staff my role developed to supporting younger players as a mentor a role model
· Won 4 day trophy in 1998
· Player of the match 4 day final 1998
· Won One day trophy in 1996
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Community Activity
· Attended assemblies and motivational talks across 35 schools in the Northamptonshire area, working with over 7000 juniors. Presentation and promotion of the importance of health, lifestyles and teamwork
· Disability Cricket Ambassador Activity
· Teambuilding days for Community Focus Events along with corporate blue chip diary dates
Television Appearances
· The success of my career and enabled me to receive invite to a number of television appearances including Sky Sports, Cricket AM and the opportunity to be a regular face on Extra Cover SuperSport, South Africa
Club Prize Giving’s Ceremonies
· Over the past 10 years I have attended, helped and hosted many County, Clubs and Schools prize giving evening
Motivational Speaker
· Over the last 5 years I have be invited to as a guest to deliver motivational speaking from commercial events through to cricket teams
· Hosting for corporate parties and activities with sponsors, partners and local cricket fans
Opening Ceremonies
· During my career I have opened and attended a number of ceremonies from Village fates to Sports Days and various Events
CRICKET AND SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
· 10,000 first class runs and 600 wickets in 2013, scoring 15 centuries and taking 17 5-wicket hauls
· Northants Cricket Club Captain 2009 – 2012
· Northants Cricket Player of the year 2010
· Northants Cricket 4 Day player of the year 2013
· Played 88 ODI’s and 21 Tests for South Africa
· South Africa Man of the match awards in both ODI’s and Tests
· South Africa Won 4 day Trophy in 2002
· South Africa Player of the 4 day competition 2002
· South Africa Player of the match 4 day final 2002
· South Africa Won 4 day trophy in 1998
· South Africa Player of the match 4 day final 1998
· South Africa Won One day trophy in 1996
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Coaching ECB Level 3 - certified coach 2013
Coaching CSA Level 2 - certified coach 1997
EDUCATION
· Education Alberton High, Alberton, Johannesburg – Grade 12 Passed, 1989 – 1993
· Public Speaking Certificate - 1997
INTERESTS
As a family we enjoy our competitive sports and outdoor active lifestyle, with the majority of our spare time spent with our friends, dogs and horses.
REFERENCES
References available on request