{"id":18,"date":"2025-09-26T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cwbblogs.com\/rwanda2025\/?p=18"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:13:29","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cwbblogs.com\/rwanda2025\/2025\/09\/26\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"MEET THE TEAM!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nick – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am the School and Community Programmes Manager for Oxfordshire Cricket and I also coach the U12 Girls County Squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is my 5th CWB trip and looking forward to seeing the amazing progress that has been made since my last visit in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathan – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi I\u2019m Nathan and having retired from the fire service after 30 years I was fortunate to start working with Somerset cricket foundation. This has allowed me to have some amazing coaching opportunities working with our Super 1\u2019s disability teams and also running a Sporting Memories group helping men over 50 that are living with Dementia or are suffering with loneliness or isolation.
I\u2019m very excited to be experiencing what Rwanda has in store for myself and the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Sr.<\/strong> – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

45 year old cricket umpire of 6 years; umpiring at the highest level in Kent.
Prior to that; I played cricket on and off at a \u201cvillage\u201d level in West Wales and Kent for 25 years. Primarily a batsman in my early career, I scored 2 centuries for my club in West Wales.
I have no coaching experience but am looking forward to immersing myself in coaching children with CWB and enjoying such an amazing opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, my name’s Ben Bilsland, I’m 37 and live in a town called Petworth in Sussex. I play for the local club and am also involved in the junior coaching set up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of cricket I am a big foodie and love my coffee, in just under a month I’m opening my first coffee shop – exciting times ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aarin<\/strong> –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, I\u2019m Aarin. I\u2019m 21 years old and currently studying product design engineering at university. Cricket has been a huge part of my life for over five years now, and I\u2019ve been proud to hold my Level 2 coaching qualification for the past 3.5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaching cricket isn\u2019t just a job for me\u2014it\u2019s something I truly love. I also enjoy playing the sport myself, and when I\u2019m not on the cricket field, you\u2019ll probably find me playing golf, where I\u2019m working hard to maintain my handicap of 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m lucky to work with the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation, where I\u2019ve had the chance to be involved in so many amazing coaching programmes\u2014from ACE and Wicketz to Super 1s, All Stars, Dynamos, and more. Each of these programmes has allowed me to connect with young players, help them grow, and share my passion for the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balancing my studies and coaching isn\u2019t always easy, but being able to combine what I love with making a positive impact on others keeps me motivated every day. Cricket and design are both parts of who I am, and I\u2019m excited to keep learning and growing in both fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Jr. –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a huge music fan and have been a musician for 10 years. I like to socialise and meet up with friends and if I l get time, like to relax with a book and record on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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