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What i did this winter
trYIng your hand
Six players update us on what they have been doing during
a busy winter of Personal Development activity.​
Freddie Coleman
Warwickshire CCC
A first winter in four years at Warwickshire
has enabled me to complete a degree in
English Literature and media/culture
at Oxford Brookes University where I
achieved a 2:1. In conjunction with both
training and studying I developed my
network and interest in stockbroking/
wealth management.
Earlier in the year I spent an
informative day with Rathbones, one of
the UK's leading providers of investment
management services for individuals,
charities and professional advisers. In
order to further my own understanding
and commence a qualification process I am
starting an online Investment Management
Certificate course this spring.
Tim Groenewald
Somerset CCC
I'm currently half way through the final year
of a honours degree in business studies with
Derby University online, it's been challenging
with a young family and currently training
abroad but equally rewarding each time a
module is ticked off knowing I'm that step
closer to a qualification, it also gives me
something to focus on away from cricket
which at times can be quite refreshing (I
do wish I hadn't left it this late but better
late than never)! This will give me a good
grounding for going in to business after
cricket or teaching/lecturing in business.
I've also completed my level 3 cricket
coaching certificate, I'd love to get into
coaching and felt this was a must whilst I'm
still playing.
I've had a lot of brilliant help and advice
from my NPDM who I've used more of
later in my career and funding from the PCA
towards these courses which is a massive help!
ALEX LEES
Yorkshire CCC
When I realised that I was going to be
spending the winter at home I decided
I was going to make it count and start
creating opportunities that will help me
over the coming years. I chose to go and
work shadow local businesses and as a
result was invited to do some speaking
engagements on the topic of elite sport and
leadership, this took me out of my comfort
zone and I found I enjoyed doing it. I am
also interested in property development and
added to my buy to let portfolio which I am
keen to grow and learn more trade skills
in the future. I would also like to work in
business in the future and maybe run my
own company. As a result I have started an
online HND in Business Management after
Christmas with the intention of improving
my knowledge and allowing me to gain a
deeper understanding in this field.
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