Bvica Hosts Cwi Youth Coaching Training
The British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) hosted a Cricket West Indies (CWI) youth coaching training session on Tortola, combining a virtual theory module with hands-on instruction at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground. The initiative brought coaches from the VI and USVI together to learn modern coaching techniques aimed at strengthening grassroots cricket across the region.
The British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) hosted a Cricket West Indies (CWI) youth coaching training session on Tortola, marking a concerted effort to strengthen grassroots cricket in the territory. The programme followed a blended format: a theory segment delivered virtually via Zoom followed by practical, on-field sessions at the A.O.
The hybrid approach allowed participants to benefit from classroom-style instruction and immediate, hands-on application — an arrangement BVICA said maximised learning while accommodating regional coaches. The training was facilitated by Kesh Ramphal, CWI Project Officer and High Performance Analysis, and Brendon Ramlal, CWI Project Officer.
Both instructors introduced modern coaching techniques and player development strategies designed to equip local coaches with tools to guide and develop the next generation of cricketers. Participants included coaches from both the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
From the USVI: Bernard Douglas, Bonnel Andrew, Clifford Walwyn, and Rudolph Chapman. From the VI: Richard Francis, Wayne Archer, Wayne Richards, Allison Scatliffe, Javon Carty, Andrew Sampson, Brendon Carey, James Rampershad, Alvin Bolton, and Reno Mittelholzer. In a press release, the President of the BVICA, Mr Richard Francis, emphasised the importance of the initiative: "This training is a milestone for cricket development in the Virgin Islands.
By investing in our coaches, we are investing in the future of our young players. We are grateful to Cricket West Indies for bringing this programme to Tortola and for their continued commitment to the growth of cricket at the grassroots level. The knowledge shared today will make a lasting impact as we work together to nurture and inspire the next generation of cricketers." BVICA highlighted the A.O.
Shirley Recreation Ground as a vital venue for sports development, noting that the ground once again provided an ideal setting for practical coaching work. The association extended appreciation to Cricket West Indies for their support and said it looks forward to continued collaboration to shape the future of cricket in the Virgin Islands.
For BVI residents, stronger coach education promises better-structured youth programmes, clearer player pathways and enhanced opportunities for young athletes to progress locally and regionally. BVICA and CWI’s joint effort aims to foster sustainable development at the community level and to ensure that young cricketers receive consistent, modern coaching as the sport grows across the territory.
Primary source: VINO