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CWI accepting applications for head coach
anthonyp
2022-10-26 18:51:59
Applications are invited to apply to the vacancy of Head Coach of the West Indies Senior Men's Team. We are seeking a talented individual who can lead a strong and substantial cricket programme to maximize the team's potential and deliver excellent results in competitions.
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anthonyp
2022-10-26 18:54:05
for the MB experts that planning to apply... here is what they are looking for 
Experience Required
· Demonstrated track record as a world class coach and man-manager, as evidenced by previous coaching and team results achieved over an extended period of time.
· Sound practical experience in developing elite players and globally competitive teams.
· At least five (5) years’ experience as a professional cricket Coach.
· While international coaching experience is highly desirable, candidates who have coached at the first-class level will also be considered for this position.
· Experience in communicating effectively, respectfully, and responsibly to West Indies cricket stakeholders directly, or via the media, would be an asset.
Key Skills
· Must be an accomplished strategic planner with clear and innovative strategies for developing and maintaining a successful team and advancing West Indies Cricket. Criticalis the ability to create and embed a winning culture and develop world-class teams in all forms of the game.
· Must display a positive demeanour and possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
· Must demonstrate the ability to develop and then execute short, medium term and long-term plans for the sustainability of West Indies cricket. Crucial to this will be the ability to manage the available playing and coaching resources to the greatest effect across the three forms of the game.
· Must be an excellent communicator and people manager and demonstrate the ability to develop a competitive, driven and highly skilled team and an elite performance environment that demands exceptional standards of professionalism.
· Must possess the ability to develop and improve the existing talent technically and tactically, while identifying and integrating new talent into a team culture that is both challenging and supportive.
· Ability to demonstrate a creative approach and a commitment to being at the cutting edge of the latest developments in cricket and elite coaching. Must possess excellent collaboration skills and have the ability to foster strong working relationships across key functions, units and stakeholders within West Indies Cricket.
· Must be culturally sensitive and able to manage the broad diversity of players from across the region.
Star
2022-10-26 19:24:31
In reply to anthonyp
Note that there are only two coaches from the Caribbean that satisfies all the requirements namely, the said Phil Simmons and the discarded Ottis Gibson.
JOJO
2022-10-26 19:34:47
In reply to Star
Note that there are only two coaches from the Caribbean that satisfies all the requirements namely, the said Phil Simmons and the discarded Ottis Gibson.
Good luck getting a non-West Indian coach—worth his salt—who would be willing to be part of this shitshow. Remember, you are looking for a coach who can “manage the broad diversity of players”…whatever the hell this nonsense means.
WI_cricfan
2022-10-26 20:28:13
In reply to anthonyp
Thanks for sharing this. I was waiting for this opening to apply for the job, but when I read this I "sucked" my teet
We are seeking a talented individual who can lead a strong and substantial cricket programme
Perhaps when the cricket programme is either strong or substantial I may reconsider.
Thanks anyways mate.
Walco
2022-10-26 20:34:03
In reply to JOJO
Must be culturally sensitive and able to manage the broad diversity of players from across the region.
This is a watered down version of the more xenophobic "West Indians First" language that was in the job advertisement that was put out by CWI before Phil was hired. Trumpism was the flavor of the day back then and CWI simply copied and adapted Trump's "America First" philosophy to West Indies cricket.
Halliwell
2022-10-26 20:58:45
In reply to Walco
Experience in communicating effectively, respectfully, and responsibly to West Indies cricket stakeholders directly, or via the media, would be an asset.
Who has this experience?
OTis II?
CPaul and Sammy out the running if those are the requirements listed above
Plus the ‘respectfully’ part is some redundant shite that reminds you how backwards the CWI are with the political dinosaurs at the helm
Conorboy
2022-10-26 21:02:43
Yes i remembered that andbit was written with one man in mind.
Looks now like we may be looking at a overseas coach.
The guy Malan with Ireland i hear is a really top class people manager and cricket brain.
He might be tempted as reward there is not huge.
JOJO
2022-10-26 21:23:16
In reply to Walco
This is a watered down version of the more xenophobic "West Indians First" language
This is just embarrassing and stupid. It totally ignores the fact that the team is competing in an international environment and some of the same players move between international leagues where they have to immerse in foreign cultures, with foreigners, and follow foreign coaches. They adapt quite well under these circumstances.
sudden
2022-10-26 21:24:57
In reply to Star
How about Tony Gray?
Drapsey
2022-10-26 21:34:33
In reply to anthonyp
I think we should bring back John Dyson.
Walco
2022-10-26 21:41:47
Walco
2022-10-26 21:51:52
In reply to JOJO
I was critical of the job advertisement that was put out back then. But it’s the Empty Skillet’s way. I’m all in favor of giving opportunities to local talent, but that should not necessarily exclude those who are not local who can do the job. I hope Otis Gibson refuses to take calls from CWI. Like all West Indians, he is probably hurting after the latest embarrassment in Australia. But don’t let “patriotism” lead you to do something stupid Ottis. Maybe our Director of Cricket can take over the coaching duties like Pybus did back in 2019
Kay
2022-10-26 22:00:15
. Must be an accomplished strategic planner with clear and innovative strategies for developing and maintaining a successful team and advancing West Indies Cricket. Criticalis the ability to create and embed a winning culture and develop world-class teams in all forms of the game.
· Must display a positive demeanour and possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
· Must demonstrate the ability to develop and then execute short, medium term and long-term plans for the sustainability of West Indies cricket.
· Must be an excellent communicator and people manager and demonstrate the ability to develop a competitive, driven and highly skilled team and an elite performance environment that demands exceptional standards of professionalism.
Are they rolling the Coach and Director of Cricket job into one?
Star
2022-10-26 23:53:03
In reply to sudden
Mr Gray cannot satisfy two of the requirements.
doosra
2022-10-27 00:02:54
those are already taken by some elite teams and the various rich franchises
best wishes
Onionman0
2022-10-27 01:10:37
In reply to anthonyp
Gus Logie..2004 Champions Trophy Coach
Walsh
Robin Singh
Stuart Law
Langer won't apply
Otis may apply
I will go with Walsh....
Walco
2022-10-27 03:34:58
In reply to Halliwell
Like Starboy said, Gibson is probably the only West Indian who would qualify based on those qualifications, but he should stay far away from West Indies cricket. This fish called CWI is rotting from the head.
But I am serious when I say that Adams should take the job. CWI could fill two jobs and pay one salary 
Walco
2022-10-27 03:37:06
In reply to Onionman0
It was a bit puzzling why Law jumped ship, but I suspect it had something to do with a contract extension or lack thereof
Onionman0
2022-10-27 04:26:09
In reply to Walco
Link Text
Stuart Law has resigned as West Indies' head coach after less than two years in the job. The 49-year-old's tenure will end following the tours to India in October and Bangladesh in November, after which he will move to England to take charge at Middlesex.
Law was credited with improving West Indies' standing in Tests during his time in charge, as well as securing qualification for the 2019 World Cup. He was also involved with moves to bring back a number of star players, such as Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, after disagreements with the board.
He got a good offer from Middlesex...young family...no dispute with board or players...
Dukes
2022-10-27 08:25:37
In reply to Star
Note that there are only two coaches from the Caribbean that satisfies all the requirements namely, the said Phil Simmons and the discarded Ottis Gibson.
What is Roger Harper lacking in the requirements?
Dukes
2022-10-27 08:40:50
In reply to anthonyp
My opinion
Mahela Jayawardene-Head Coach
Carl Hooper-Batting Coach
Curtly Ambrose-Bowling Coach
Daren Sammy -T 20 Consultant
Samuel Badre-Spin Bowling Consultant
Windiesfan78
2022-10-27 13:50:58
In reply to Dukes
Not bad at all. Mahela was a very good captain. He is presently consultant coach for Sri Lanka. Question is, would he be prepared to leave his current role? I am very happy with the other choices you made. When do you intend to speak to CWI Dukes ?
doosra
2022-10-27 13:52:52
In reply to Dukes
Mahela is head for MI intl cricket operations...they have several franchises, so that's out
brians_da_best
2022-10-27 14:21:56
In reply to Dukes
If you have Jayawardene as head coach why do you need another batting coach?
bird
2022-10-27 16:22:25
JOJO
2022-10-27 16:40:26
Jayawardene?!?
Dream on!
Must be culturally sensitive and able to manage the broad diversity of players from across the region.
Again…after reading that idiotic statement, no non-West Indian worth his salt will apply for that job. This is a loaded statement that essentially leans into the stereotypes about the Caribbean.
Besides, there isn’t an exciting crop of players that just need a bit of “tweaking” to be world class and the pay is not the best in the world.
Dukes
2022-10-27 16:44:17
In reply to brians_da_best
Jaya would be more involved in strategies and the mental part of the game..Carl iis there for the technical aspects as is Ambrose. McCullum in the England set-up is not there for his technical knowledge, he is there for his strategic thinking.
Dukes
2022-10-27 16:51:27
In reply to JOJO
Dream on!
The reason I am who I am is because I dare to dream.Many people are repeatedly being told what they can not accomplish because they are not good enough.I was not brought up that way.
WestDem
2022-10-27 17:00:17
From everything I've been reading here and the announcement by CWI....Sammy is de man that will get de job! Allyuh think shallow skerrit nah know wah he a do? Shame on all of us...
Kay
2022-10-27 17:37:45
My take:
Otis will not be interested, and Simmons will get the job by default.
Simmons will not apply but CWI will tell him he is the only qualified candidate, and they will offer a loaded contract he can't refuse.
After all there are only two candidates that are "culturally sensitive and able to manage the broad diversity of players from across the region".
TheTrail
2022-10-27 17:49:28
I am putting this out there.
That proud Sion Hill man will never apply to coach this WI team again unless Skerritt, Shallow and their followers vacate CWI Organization.
Star
2022-10-27 18:28:03
In reply to Dukes
What is Roger Harper lacking in the requirements?
He qualifies in all areas except the following:
Sound practical experience in developing
elite players and
globally competitive teams.
Roger coached WI senior team between 2000 and 2003. In 2005 he managed the WI youth team.
There is no experience in developing
globally competitive teams.
Star
2022-10-27 18:38:18
In reply to WestDem
At least five (5) years’ experience as a professional cricket Coach.
Sammy does not meet the above requirement.
doosra
2022-10-27 18:59:38
In reply to Star
what's the difference between 4 years and 5 years, and 5 years and 6 years
brians_da_best
2022-10-27 19:07:20
In reply to Star
This is a part of the nonsense that's pulling our cricket down. India made dravid head coach, how many yrs of coaching experience did he have?
Chanders and Sammy need to get involved with the team. I don't care how many years of coaching experience they have, they are both proven performers, chanders isno e if the greats of the game, Sammy has won two World cups.
They get along with younger players and also withnour greats like Lara. Ambrose etc who will start to contribute more to our team if these two are at the helm
doosra
2022-10-27 19:29:11
In reply to brians_da_best
actually, Dravid has been working with the A team and age group cricketers for several years
Star
2022-10-27 19:36:51
In reply to doosra
Why are you asking me such a stupid question? Am I the one responsible for coming up with the requirements? If I had any say, Roger Harper would be my choice for the Head Coach job.
Star
2022-10-27 19:40:34
In reply to brians_da_best
Direct your anger at those who carefully thought out the requirements for the job. Ask them to take out the requirements you believe will disqualify certain people.
doosra
2022-10-27 19:48:15
In reply to Star
that you repeated it suggest you have some view of it
Windiesfan78
2022-10-27 20:08:25
I'm waiting patiently to see who gets the nod. Time to move in the right direction.
B16JP587S
2022-10-27 20:40:04
I will send in my application. I hope they haven't stopped accepting. Thanks for letting us know.
