Alistair Waldron

Experience

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  Volleyball Wales

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2010

  Coach Development Officer

  While undertaking this role it was my responsibility to manage and increase the number of qualified Volleyball coaches and trying to expand their knowledge and professional qualifications.With Volleyball being a minority sport this was a challenge. I established links with Colleges offering Sports courses, including Deeside College in North Wales, and tutored Mini Volley coaching courses to the students. Working with the local Sport Development Department they then proceeded to coach in the local primary schools. This was repeated with some success around the Cardiff area, where most of the recreational Volleyball in Wales is played. Show less

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  Cricket Without Boundaries

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  Volunteer Coach

  Volunteer coaching for the charity working with HIV affected communities in Sub Saharan Africa. Coaching cricket with aids awareness messages physically in the sessions. I raised £1500 for the charity.

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  Regional Sports Schools

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Sports Coach

  Working as a Primary Schools Sports Coach in a range of primary schools across South Wales. I was involved in creating a scheme of work for a variety of sports, from cricket to mini Olympics and much else in between. On top of delivering the PE lessons I would then undertake an after school club in a range of sports.During the school holidays I would work at one of our many successful holiday camps. These operated at Christmas, half terms, Easter and summer holidays. I originally started off as a coach on these courses but rapidly progressed through to become a course leader, planning the activities for the various coaches, as well as being primary first aider and taking bookings and payments. Show less

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  @Futsal

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Sales Manager

  Starting of as a member of the Front of House staff, I progressed through to become a duty manager. As Duty Manager I undertook day to day managerial duties such as supervising staff, bookings, cashing up.On top of this I was given the role of Sales Manager to perform on top of the Duty Manager position. As Sales Manager, I created a Sales Blueprint and a targeted year plan as to how to increase business primarily the number of league teams in the center. Through a wide range of various marketing tools and supervising a dynamic staff, it was my responsibility to ensure that we hit those targets.I left this role to pursue a full time occupation working in Cricket. Show less

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  Cardiff & Vale Cricket

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  Head Coach

  As Head Coach for the Cardiff & Vale County, my role used a wide range of skills on top of coaching. I was responsible for the creation of a selection process, which included a development program for those who did not make the initial squad. Once the squad was selected, I created bespoke 10 week winter training programs for the players. Whilst having a manager to assist with administrative support, I created a summer program of training, matches and tours to further aid the development of the players. I also used the role to mentor young assistant coaches to develop them into becoming the future head coaches. This has been successful with my first assistant coach now progressing on to be the head coach of the coming years U10 squad. Show less

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  Cricket Wales

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2020

  Working as a part of the Local Authority Sports Development Departments, my role is to increase the participation of cricket in the LA's of Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taff. With strict set goals of achieving 5 new Junior Teams a year, I am afforded flexibility in how to achieve these goals.The role shows a need for and has developed my interpersonal skills, needing to establish a good working relationship with clubs, Local Authorities and schools. Working at grass roots cricket delivering in primary schools, developing school club links and exit routes into the clubs. Whilst doing this I have been expanding the school competitions whilst developing and improving training opportunities offered to teachers. Show less

  • Regional Performance Manager

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

  • U15 National Head Coach

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Wales U14 Assistant Coach

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2018

  • National Development Centre Head Coach

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2015

  • Community Cricket Coach

    Mar 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Administrator

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
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  ECB

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2022

  Coach Education Tutor & Assessor

  Working for Cricket Wales I tutor on a wide range of coaching courses including entry level courses such as Cricket Activators and Cricket for Teachers, also moving onto assessing the new Level 2 courses.

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  Cardiff and Vale Cricket

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2015

  Regional Junior Development Committee Member

  Elected as the Coaches Representative for the Cardiff & Vale committee, my role focuses on looking after the needs of the head coaches. This covers assisting with the placement of the coaches across the 6 county squads and being a first point of contact for them. I am also leading on identifying the individual training needs of the coaches, ensuring that we provide enough CPD opportunities to develop them to their full potential. My role on the committee also includes input on the effective organisation of the committee, including changes to funding structure, coach payments and disciplinary issues from players. Show less

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  Cardiff University

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Sports Club Coordinator

  My role here took responsibility for half of the Student Union's 64 sports club. Whilst taking a direct lead of the development of the student led clubs, I also took the lead for the running of the universities BUCS program.With the clubs being student led, my role to facilitate sport and student growth, the latter by providing opportunities for volunteering and developing themselves. This was done through access to training programs through Sports Coach UK, as well as developing bespoke training courses for those on the club committees.With 65 teams entered into BUCS on top of individual entries, I would be organising up to 60 fixtures a week with facilities and transport where appropriate. Show less

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  Welsh Cycling

  Nov 2014 - Oct 2021

  Workforce Officer

  As Workforce Officer I am responsible the development of both professional and volunteer staff. I manage a budget to run volunteer training, staff team meetings and coach education. We are currently finalising the Go Ride Conference for our accredited Go Ride club which will run in March. This event has been organised by myself and will involve the launch of the Young Volunteers Program in Wales.With the role I am also the Lead Safeguarding Officer for Welsh Cycling, being a point of contact for Welfare Officers and developing policies and procedures to be implemented by the governing body and clubs. I also manage the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS), working alongside Gwent Police as well as the 3 other Police Forces in Wales in order to deliver safe temporary road closures through are marshals. Show less

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  Cardiff University

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  Head Cricket Coach

  Devising coaching sessions for the 1st team, mainly focused on small group work and match play. Assisting the captain with team selection and tactics.

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  Glamorgan County Cricket Club

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  U13 Wales Head Coach
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  AW Cricket Coaching Limited

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2023

  Director

  I have finally taking the plunge! As of June 2020 I am committing my time and effort into my own coaching business, AW Cricket Coaching. Having done ad hoc coaching for a number of years I have formally adopted AW Cricket Coaching offering:- Club Coaching- Small Group Sessions- 1-2-1 Coaching- Coach Mentoring and Development- Academies- Skills Camps- Holiday Camps

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  Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

  Jan 2022 - now

  Head Coach - Mens Cricket Club

  Lead, support, mentor, coaching of the mens cricket club.

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  Christ College Brecon

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Director of Cricket
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  Deutsch Cricket Bund

  Nov 2023 - now

  Bundestrainer Der Frauen-Nationalmannschaft