DEVON CCC is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Western as its new performance director.
Tim will leverage his extensive experience and innovative approach to build upon Devon's existing strengths. His mandate includes implementing strategies aimed at fostering sustained growth and achievement across all three formats of the game. This encompasses everything from player identification and development to the appointment of additional resources.
Nigel Mountford, the county club’s chief executive said: “Tim has demonstrated an ability to identify, nurture, and develop emerging cricket talent. His leadership of the Devon Lions programme over the past 14 years has been particularly noteworthy, serving as a cornerstone for cultivating the next generation of Devon CCC cricketers.
“Tim is a level-three coach and under his guidance, the programme has become a robust pipeline, giving opportunities to all players in the county and producing skilled players ready to be successful for the county club and beyond.”
Tim, who begins his new role with immediate effect, said: “I am honoured to have been appointed as performance director of the county club, which is the pinnacle of the Devon cricket pathway."
Western added ‘I will be conducting a comprehensive assessment of the club's current performance structures, identifying areas for potential improvement and working with the players to agree and fulfil our objectives.
“It is important that we remain in the first division of three-day cricket and find a way to be more consistent in the white-ball formats.
“I will be working to expand the number of support staff and quality of the player base, which will include a new professional player.
“For Devon CCC to be successful, and be on the top table of National Counties cricket, it is important that we work with stakeholders like Devon Cricket Foundation, Devon Cricket League and our neighbouring First-Class counties.”
Devon begin their competitive season on April 27 in the 50-over format against Buckinghamshire.
