Sports Coaching

Neil Killeen
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach. Neil is currently the longest serving player at Durham CCC, as well as being a level 3 / Staff coach level 1. Groups coached include Durham Academy, North of England U12, 13, 14 and 15,s as well as England Women.

Martin Speight
Sussex CCC & Durham CCC, Professional Cricket Coach. Martin played nearly 200 matches, scored over 9,000 runs, nearly 300 dismissals and 5,000 one-day runs in a professional career spanning 15 years.

Paul Carrick
Professional Cricket and Basketball Coach. Paul Carrick has been a pro in the leagues for the past 15 years. He is currently re-establishing Greenside CC's cricket infrastructure with both boys and girls coaching and teams. He is a level 2 cricket coach and level 1 basketball coach.

Gordon Muchall
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach. Gordon made his first-class debut for Durham in 2002. Previously a member of two England Under-19 tours, he was in the first intake of England's Academy, which went to Australia under the guidance of Rod Marsh in 2002-03.

Graham Onions
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach. Graham made his Durham debut in 2004. At only 23 years of age, Graham was a peripheral figure in the Durham CCC double-promotion winning season of 2005.

Graeme David Bridge
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach. Graeme represented England at under 15 and under 19 level and made his one-day debut for the county two years later, winning the man of the match award against Gloucestershire in the C&G Trophy.

Jon Lewis
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach. After seven years at Essex, Jon moved to Durham in 1997. He took over as captain in the final weeks of the 2000 season. A solid opening batsman, he was awarded with a benefit season in 2004.

Mark Davies
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach. Mark has shot to fame over the past two seasons as the first bowler to take 50 First Class wickets. From a famous sporting family (Mark’s brother plays for Middlesbrough FC), the Teesside seam bowler is a level 2 coach who has worked for SCK during the winter running Local Council courses and at the Middlesbrough College Academy.

Mark Turner
Durham CCC & Professional Cricket Coach.A local Sunderland lad, Mark has played for England under 19s and is on Durham CCC’s playing staff as an opening bowler. He spends his off-season coaching at the Newcastle Cricket Centre, The Royal Grammar School and running Local Council courses. Although young, Mark is an experienced level 2 cricket coach able to run courses or work on a 1-to-1 basis.

Jim Allenby
Professional Cricket Coach. Jim is a current First Class cricketer with Leicestershire CCC, but before he was awarded a professional contract Jim played and coached at clubs in the North-East. As a level 2 coach, Jim arrived from Perth, Western Australia where he played for Clairemont Nedlends CC and Western Australia under 19's. Originally he coached at Durham School and played at Durham City, then at Philadelphia and finally at Brandon CC. He scored 17 in the twenty-20 finals last year.

James Miller
Professional Cricket Coach. Having gained a sports degree Jim worked as a cricket development officer for Northumberland CCC. A level 3 coach, Jim worked with County Age group teams before taking on the role of General Manager at the Newcastle Cricket Centre. Now a teacher, Jim continues to coach at Northumberland CCC's Academy as well as coaching England North youth teams. Generally regarded as the finest fielder in the North-East Premier league, Jim opens the batting for South Northumberland CC, the Premier League Champions for the past three seasons

Colin Sanctuary
Sport Science Lecturer, Rugby and Cricket Coach. A sports science lecturer at York University, Colin is Durham CCC's cricket fitness co-ordinator. Working throughout the year with the Durham playing staff and the Academy squad, as a level 3 cricket coach Colin is in an ideal position to understand the needs of all cricketers from beginners right through to the professional game.

Aldo Van Den Burgh
Northerns, South Africa and Professional Cricket Coach.Hailing from South Africa, Aldo was a First Class cricketer opening the batting and bowling off-spin. He came to the North-East six seasons ago as Annfield Plain’s professional and quickly established a reputation as a fine cricketer and level 3 coach. Running both Annfield Plain and Shotley Bridge CCs’ junior coaching programmes, Aldo also ran coaching camps for SCK during the summer holidays. Currently living in South Africa, Aldo has been a fantastic addition to SCK’s coaching staff.

Andy Gray
Professional Martial Arts, Football, Volleyball and Hockey Coach. Andy started training with Northern freestyle Karate Association at the age of 6 and attained his first dan black belt by the age of 8. Andy became North-East under 16s champion by the age of 14, and by 17 was the British champion. Andy fought in the World Championships in 2003 and won a silver medal. He is currently ranked number 2 in the World, is a fully qualified coach and runs his own kick boxing classes.

Paolo
Professional Kick Boxing Coach. Add any extra text here.

Jim Gidney
Professional Gymnastics and Trampolining Coach.Jim is a level 4 gymnastics coach who originally worked with Paul Carrick at Grass Roots, running gymnastics courses in schools around Tyneside. He currently works for Gateshead Council.

Emma Pledge
England Under 21 Hockey International and Coach. Emma is an Under 21 England hockey player and coach. Currently at University Emma has coached with all ages, for both Local Councils and in Schools as well as on LTAD courses.

Andy Gray
Professional Martial Arts, Football, Volleyball and Hockey Coach. Andy started training with Northern freestyle Karate Association at the age of 6 and attained his first dan black belt by the age of 8. Andy became North-East under 16s champion by the age of 14, and by 17 was the British champion. Andy fought in the World Championships in 2003 and won a silver medal. He is currently ranked number 2 in the World, is a fully qualified coach and runs his own kick boxing classes.

Colin Sanctuary
Sport Science Lecturer, Rugby and Cricket Coach. A sports science lecturer at York University, Colin is Durham CCC's cricket fitness co-ordinator. Working throughout the year with the Durham playing staff and the Academy squad, as a level 3 cricket coach Colin is in an ideal position to understand the needs of all cricketers from beginners right through to the professional game.

Dave Burn
Professional Football, Basketball and Tag Rugby Coach. Add any extra text here.

David Carrick
Fly Fishing Coach. A qualified teacher, David writes in the fly fishing press including magazines such as “Trout and Salmon”. He also has a column in the Evening Chronicle and is available to take fly fishing courses.

Hayley Evans
Professional Dance Coach. Add any extra text here.

Jess Hardcastle
Professional Dance Coach. Add any extra text here.

Dave Burn
Professional Football, Basketball and Tag Rugby Coach. Add any extra text here.

Andy Gray
Professional Martial Arts, Football, Volleyball and Hockey Coach. Andy started training with Northern freestyle Karate Association at the age of 6 and attained his first dan black belt by the age of 8. Andy became North-East under 16s champion by the age of 14, and by 17 was the British champion. Andy fought in the World Championships in 2003 and won a silver medal. He is currently ranked number 2 in the World, is a fully qualified coach and runs his own kick boxing classes.

Paul Carrick
Professional Cricket and Basketball Coach. Paul Carrick has been a pro in the leagues for the past 15 years. He is currently re-establishing Greenside CC's cricket infrastructure with both boys and girls coaching and teams. He is a level 2 cricket coach and level 1 basketball coach.

Tony Brown
Professional Basketball Coach. Tony is a 6 foot 5” level 2 basketball coach who has played for Doncaster and Newcastle Eagles in the UK National League. He is a freelance coach who works for the Eagles and Gateshead Council. A very popular man who always works with a smile. Highly recommended to work with young children.

Dave Burn
Professional Football, Basketball and Tag Rugby Coach. Add any extra text here.

Andy Gray
Professional Martial Arts, Football, Volleyball and Hockey Coach. Andy started training with Northern freestyle Karate Association at the age of 6 and attained his first dan black belt by the age of 8. Andy became North-East under 16s champion by the age of 14, and by 17 was the British champion. Andy fought in the World Championships in 2003 and won a silver medal. He is currently ranked number 2 in the World, is a fully qualified coach and runs his own kick boxing classes.

Graham Rowell
Youth Leadership Coach. Add any extra text here.