Patrick Gada
African Caribbean Engagement (ACE) Cricket Development Officer (ACE Programme) at Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ECB Coaching Young People & Adults Professional Development
England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)Jan, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
ECB Level 2 Cricket Coach (Kent Cricket Board)
England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
Experience
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Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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African Caribbean Engagement (ACE) Cricket Development Officer (ACE Programme)
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Management, coaching, and development duties engaging young people from diverse communities, but predominantly within the African Caribbean British communities, inspiring them to become active members of the cricketing community. • Helping to drive cricket through promoting positive racial diversity, equality and inclusion. • Assisting in the provision of cricket participation and talent pathways for young players of African Caribbean heritage. • Working with a range of community groups/organisations, schools, colleges, universities, clubs, youth clubs and charity organisations to create playing opportunities to help identify the next generation of budding cricketers or professional cricketers alongside increasing cricket interest and participation. • Providing elite academy programmes and scholarships for talented players to help them fulfil their potential. • Supporting the development of coaches, community volunteers and provide mentoring to support players, coaches, and families. Show less
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England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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Race in Cricket Employee Network - Member
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Feb 2023 - Present
- Promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans & outlining any challenges - Engaging with the ECB and other employee networks to positively engage people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds across cricket and the workforce - Focusing on embodying positive values and behaviours across cricket - Promoting inclusiveness and diversity across the game - Promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans & outlining any challenges - Engaging with the ECB and other employee networks to positively engage people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds across cricket and the workforce - Focusing on embodying positive values and behaviours across cricket - Promoting inclusiveness and diversity across the game
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Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation (MCCF) Nottingham Hub Manager/Lead Coach (Voluntary Post)
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Feb 2018 - Present
The Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation (MCCF) Nottingham Hub hosted at Nottingham High School is a great youth development initiative run through the Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation (MCCF). In the last 3 yrs it has been rated annually to be in the Top 3-5 Hubs in the UK in terms of management and delivery. The Hub provides high-quality coaching to talented & aspiring cricketers (Boys Under 13 and Under 15) and (Girls 11yrs - 15yrs) who have potential, to be the best they can be or hopefully move on to play County Age Group Cricket and beyond: AIMS OF THE HUB AND MY DUTIES INCLUDE:• Coordinating the MCCF Hub programme and delivering a Hub according to the budget agreed with the MCCF• Providing administrative support to the MCCF, engaging with schools, parents & clubs to collate nominated participants for annual Trial sessions, booking & arranging venues/facilities. • Identify and appoint suitably qualified cricket coaches (Minimum Level 2) & Level 3/4 coaching staff to deliver Masterclass Sessions, organise fixtures for all teams & pick teams to represent the Hub. Organising and managing winter TRIALS for up to 100 plus players, organising & managing the training regime, arranging home or away summer fixtures with other Hubs across the UK Show less
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MCCF Midlands & East Regional U15 Hub Manager/Coach - (Voluntary Post)
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Feb 2019 - Present
• The MCCF Regional Hub provides high-quality coaching & matches to talented cricketers from Hubs within the Midlands & East Region• Arranging annual Trials for nominated players from each Hub to select a squad of 12-14 players, alongside arranging, coaching sessions and matches for the Regional team including an annual fixture vs. the MCC Men’s team
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Ellerslie Cricket Club
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New Zealand
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Cricket Development Coach
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Apr 2010 - Present
• Managing/running winter and summer training sessions for Kwik cricketers as well as under 10/11/12/13/15 squad training • Assisting the All Stars cricket coaching programme. All Stars Cricket development initiative is the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (E.C.B.) entry level participation programme, aimed at providing children aged between five to eight years old with a great first experience into cricket and learn the basic skills in a fun, creative and highly engaging environment • Managing/running winter and summer training sessions for Kwik cricketers as well as under 10/11/12/13/15 squad training • Assisting the All Stars cricket coaching programme. All Stars Cricket development initiative is the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (E.C.B.) entry level participation programme, aimed at providing children aged between five to eight years old with a great first experience into cricket and learn the basic skills in a fun, creative and highly engaging environment
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Cricket Player and Coach
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Jan 1995 - Present
Since leaving high school in 1995 - Have played professional/semi professional & recreational cricket, coached cricket at community, club, county/provincial level in Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom (UK), the Republic of Ireland (ROI), New Zealand (N.Z.) & toured the United States of America in 2001/02. Since leaving high school in 1995 - Have played professional/semi professional & recreational cricket, coached cricket at community, club, county/provincial level in Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom (UK), the Republic of Ireland (ROI), New Zealand (N.Z.) & toured the United States of America in 2001/02.
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Nottingham City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Protection Officer
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2023
• Helping to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) and environmental crime in Nottingham whilst working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police to create a safe and clean environment • Engaging with the Community & all citizens to build a safe & peaceful environment • Conducting welfare checks on vulnerable citizens in the Community including dealing with high risk safeguarding referrals • Worked as part of the COVID-19 Response Team ensuring that Businesses as well individuals are COVID compliant and adhere to government & National Health Service (NHS) stipulated safety measures • Overseeing and protecting the rights of all citizens & residents Show less
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Nottingham High School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cricket Coach
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Apr 2019 - May 2020
• Coaching and managing junior age group teams for home and away fixtures • Coaching and managing junior age group teams for home and away fixtures
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Academy Coach
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Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
• The Kaizen Cricket Academy allows young cricketers of all ages and ability to access professional cricket coaching for highest level performance through a number of coaching programs • Coaching alongside co-founders and ECB Level 4 County Cricket Professional Coaches • The Kaizen Cricket Academy allows young cricketers of all ages and ability to access professional cricket coaching for highest level performance through a number of coaching programs • Coaching alongside co-founders and ECB Level 4 County Cricket Professional Coaches
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Community Cricket Development Coach
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2018
• Delivering Primary & Secondary school and extra-curricular cricket activities across all key stages (group and one to one coaching sessions), including the wider community to increase grass roots participation and provide a pathway for players to senior cricket • Managing and running inter-schools cricket tournaments, summer camps, girls cricket hub sessions, street cricket sessions, winter cricket sessions, county age group trials and coaching sessions •Coaching participants with special educational needs (SEN) and varying disabilities to nurture and develop them to reach their full potential and enjoyment Show less
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Customer Service Advisor (Full-time/Part Time)
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Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
•Helping community members to take part in sport and physical activity for a healthier lifestyle and psychological well-being •Delivering excellent customer advising service within the sport, health and fitness at one of the busiest sport and leisure centres in the East Midlands offering state-of-the-art sport, health and fitness facilities, national and international events aimed at elite to novice, physically and mentally disabled participants. •Helping community members to take part in sport and physical activity for a healthier lifestyle and psychological well-being •Delivering excellent customer advising service within the sport, health and fitness at one of the busiest sport and leisure centres in the East Midlands offering state-of-the-art sport, health and fitness facilities, national and international events aimed at elite to novice, physically and mentally disabled participants.
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Education
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2023 - 2023
Nottingham Trent University
Level 7 - Diverse Leadership Development Certificate -, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies -
2016 - 2017
Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - Psychology -
2014 - 2015
Nottingham Trent University
Masters Degree (Multidisciplinary)-MSc. Psychology,Intercultural Communication,Research Consultancy, Biological, Cognitive, Social, Developmental, Individual Differences in Psychology -
2012 - 2014
Nottingham Trent University
B.Sc. (Hons) Coaching and Sport Science, Sports Physiology, Sports Psychology, Strength Power & Endurance, Perfomance Analysis. -
2010 - 2012
Central College Nottingham
Foundation Degree in Science - Sport Coaching, Physiology,Biomechanics,Sports Psychology,Advanced Communication,Skill Learning,Sports Development
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