TINASHE CHIMBAMBO
New Plymouth
Summary
Dedicated and experienced ECB Core Cricket Coach with a proven track record of developing players’ skills, fostering teamwork, and achieving outstanding performance. Seeking a coaching position to contribute my expertise and passion for cricket to inspire and mentor athletes.
I am currently employed by Taranaki Cricket Association as a Cricket Development Officer. A role that l have always admired. This includes first team coaching duties and development work in the District. The experience and skills l am gaining will be very valuable for my next job and l can't wait to share this new found level of understanding.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cricket Director
Francis Douglas Memorial College
09.2023 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by setting very high standards in training and matches
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, recruitment of lower age group coaches
- Broke a chain of defeats in traditional fixtures dating over 6 years
Cricket Development Officer
Taranaki Cricket Association
10.2022 - Current
- Taranaki U/17s Head Coach
- Winning Coach - Central Districts U/17s Tournament 2023
- Smashplay Activator
- Yeah Girls grassroots recruitment program
- Age group High Performance Coach
Development Coach
Ramah Sports Academy
01.2012 - Current
- Cricket activation camps
- Head Coach Under 13s age group
- Schools development coach
- Tournaments' Director
Cricket Coach
Compton and Chandlers Ford Cricket Club
04.2022 - 09.2023
- League champions 2022
- Vibrant talent development at club and feeder schools
- Over 100 hours in one-on-one coaching sessions
- 6 Under 13s selected into Hampshire County
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new talent, ensuring the selection of skilled and dedicated players.
- Conducted post-match debriefs with players identifying strengths and weaknesses from every game which helped strategize better game plans.
Cricket Coach
Hawera United Cricket Club
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Made the One Day and Twenty20 semi-finals.
- Provided constructive feedback to players during matches, resulting in strategic adjustments that led to victories.
- Created player centred work routines to improve individuals
Cricket Coach
Bastion Primary School
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Kick starting cricket development at the school from scratch
- Developing a lasting cricket development plan that is still in use
- Creating lifelong cricket enthusiasts
Cricket Coach
El Shaddai Christian School
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Volunteer Coach for 1st Team
- Set up grassroots training programs and cricket culture
- Mentored two school teachers to take over the team and development
Cricket Coach
Lansdown Cricket Club
04.2014 - 10.2014
- League Champions and promotion to West of England Premier League (WEPL)
- Best fielding team in Somerset (2014)
Education
ECB Core Coaching Course - Cricket Coaching
Hampshire County Cricket Club
Southampton, UK07.2023
Safeguarding & Protection of Children -
ECB
03.2022
CSA Level 1 -
Western Province Cricket Association
Cape Town, SA12.2013
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of cricket rules and laws, techniques and strategies
- Strong, tried and tested communication and leadership skills
- Great analysis skills using video and quantitative methods
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building rapport with players and fellow coaches
- Excellent motivational, team management and team building skills
- Ability to assess player strengths and weaknesses and design player-based programs
Languages
English
Web Social
Cricinfo, https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/tinashe-chimbambo-335248
References
- Jon Gray - Former Cricket Officer - Compton & Chandlers Ford CC, jonkgray78@gmail.com, +4477880003118
- Ryan Evans - General Manager - Taranaki Cricket Association - ryan@tranakicricket.co.nz, +64 274 677 924
- Nick Taylor - Director of Sports - Francis Douglas Memorial College - nta@fdmc.school.nz, +64272848565
- Tinotenda Mawoyo - Marketing Manager - Zimbabwe Cricket - +263773447999
Affiliations
- ECB Cricket Coaches Association
Additional Information
Representative Teams Played for:
- Northerns
- Zimbabwe U/19
- Zimbabwe A
- Mountaineers Cricket Franchise
Timeline
Cricket Director
Francis Douglas Memorial College
09.2023 - Current
Cricket Development Officer
Taranaki Cricket Association
10.2022 - Current
Cricket Coach
Hawera United Cricket Club
10.2022 - 04.2023
Cricket Coach
Compton and Chandlers Ford Cricket Club
04.2022 - 09.2023
Cricket Coach
Bastion Primary School
08.2015 - 04.2017
Cricket Coach
El Shaddai Christian School
09.2014 - 05.2015
Cricket Coach
Lansdown Cricket Club
04.2014 - 10.2014
Development Coach
Ramah Sports Academy
01.2012 - Current
ECB Core Coaching Course - Cricket Coaching
Hampshire County Cricket Club
Safeguarding & Protection of Children -
ECB
CSA Level 1 -
Western Province Cricket Association
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