West of Scotland
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est of Scotland CC has enjoyed a fantastic season this time
around, winning three trophies and also making fantastic
progress as a club. Cricket Club Magazine recently caught up with Club
Representative David Hinchcliffe to gain an insight into their success.
Involvement The Role
He told us, “I have been involved with West for four years
as Club Coach. West was the obvious choice for me on several
levels. It is a club with an exceptionally strong history, being
involved in the development of cricket in Glasgow over 150
years ago, and still counted as one of the most influential teams
in Scottish cricket.
The club is ambitious and open to innovation, striking
a healthy balance between the best of tradition and the
introduction of modern aspects of the game. There is a diverse
membership across nations, ages, ability and genders that has
led to a cosmopolitan feeling, reflective of the club’s West End
location. This leads to an open and accepting environment for
new people at a level I have not experienced before.” “Developing players is a challenging task but incredibly
satisfying when you see the fruits of your labours. At West
there is a range of abilities from beginners (at any age) through
to players with Scotland honours. There is also a range of
motivations to play from pure leisure to ambitions into the
professional game. Balancing all these factors requires focus
and effort!”
Atmosphere
“The club has changed for the better over the years I have
been coach. We have more players, more teams (four senior
elevens and four junior sides), more success and better facilities
than ever. However, what really makes the mood positive is
the unwritten culture: Things like players training in the indoor
nets when games are rained off, the number of people who stay
after matches and come to club socials, the integration of a
wide range of personalities and cultures, and the commitment
of players to off-season training. When I see these little things
happening, it makes me smile as much as winning a trophy.
Although the silverware is nice too!”
Present
“The club have had a superb season. Three trophies -
Premier Reserve Division, Greenwood Trophy and Midweek
League Division Two - plus a mid-table finish in the WDCU
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