Huw Waters
15 John Batchelor Way, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan,CF641SD
Mobile tel: 07833445501 - Email:
Personal Profile
A passionate and enthusiastic individual who has developed a strong character from time in professional sport. I have prided myself on a pro active approach to my career during and alongside cricket to make the best of myself. Good organisation and communication has allowed me to develop not only as a cricketer, but as a coach, whilst meeting the high demands of a professional athlete. Being self driven and highly motivated to acquire a distance learning degree. Seen as a responsible and reliable character allowing for others to develop trust and respect for my work and delivery style.
Employment History
Glamorgan County Cricket Club 2005-2014 Professional Cricketer
•Analyse opposition to develop team and individual plans
•Execute skills under pressure to deliver team plans
•Being a role model on and off the field
•Aiding the PR department at various functions raising the profile of the club
•Maintaining a high level of fitness and skill
•Showing resilience and dedication by coming back from various injuries
•Good communication skills working with the media including live commentary and public speaking
Cricket Wales 2008-2014 Attached Coach
•Plan, develop and execute program for National Development Centre Cardiff
•Assisted in delivering age group squad sessions for Under 11’s through to Under 17’s
•Invited and Contributed on Cricket Wales review group developing age group pathways and grass root cricket in Wales
•Run specific technical and tactical sessions for all skills and age groups
•Coached a wide range of players on a one-to-one basis
•Used my observational skills and put forward players for the Elite Player Program
Work Experience
Monmouth School 2012-2013 Assistant Teacher
•Planned and taught a range of Physical Education lessons
•Observed various Physical Education lessons, including A level lessons
Education
The Open University 2009-2014
BSc (Honours) Sports, Fitness and Coaching (Result pending)
Modules Including: Sports Fitness and Management, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Science and Theory into practice: Sports Coaching, Economics and Politics (Option Module), Psychological Aspects of Athletic Development
Monmouth School
A Levels: Economics (C)
AS Levels: PE (B), Business Studies (C), History (D)
Llantarnam Comprehensive School
10 GCSE’s A - D Including Maths, English and Separate Science
Professional Qualifications
ECB Level 3 coach (Including all subsequent requirements, CRB, Child Protection, First Aid)
Diploma in Property Investment (Online Academies)
ClAiT Plus
British, Full, Clean Driving License
Hobbies and Interests
I am an avid sports fan, enjoying a variety of sports including cricket, cycling, football and rugby. I enjoy cycling in my spare time as a way to socialise and keep fit. I also enjoy various aspects of DIY and redeveloped my own flat, managing various trades and my own budget. I am fond of reading and researching on the internet and am computer literate. I am a keen traveller and have spent time in a number of countries, experiencing different cultures whilst playing cricket. I enjoy socialising with my family and friends, often cooking for them which is another passion of mine.
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