Winfield-Hill, 37, a former cricket and rugby league professional who was part of England’s backroom staff on the tour of Ireland in September, will rejoin the team in South Africa once he has completed his second year as coach. assistant for the Brisbane Heat of the WBBL.
Winfield-Hill worked with Trent Rockets in the most recent edition of the Women’s Hundred and previously held a regional academy coaching role with Northern Diamonds, as well as assistant coaching roles at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League and women’s teams. A and U19 of England.
“I’m really proud to be a part of the team,” Winfield-Hill said. “Since working with England teams, I have felt welcome and feel that the ECB has invested in developing me as a coach.
“It has been brilliant to watch the development of domestic football over the last five years and I have learned a lot from my recent involvements in the England A, development matches and tour of Ireland. South Africa and the Ashes are two exciting series and I am very excited.” desire to connect and work with the group”.
After moving to England in 2018, he led Leeds Rhinos to a Grand Final and Challenge Cup double in 2019. He represented England at the Rugby League World Cup in 2022 having qualified in residency and now works for the sport’s governing body as Senior Women and Girls. ‘ Couple.
Jonathan Finch, director of England Women’s cricket, said Winfield-Hill’s dual experience in professional sport offered a new perspective to the current coaching structure, led by head coach Jon Lewis.
“Courtney has played a huge role in developing promising players on our international pathway and adds tremendous value to any environment she is a part of,” Finch said. “She will bring a different perspective of the game to the coaching team, ensuring the support we provide to players continually advances in what will be an exciting period for the senior team.”
