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Covid Update

On Tuesday 29 March, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, set out the next steps for living with COVID-19 in England from Friday 1 April.

Updated guidance advises:

  • Adults with the symptoms of a respiratory infection, and who have a high temperature or feel unwell, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to resume normal activities and no longer have a high temperature.
  • Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can return to college when they no longer have a high temperature, and are well enough to attend.
  • Adults with a positive COVID-19 test result should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days, which is when they are most infectious. For children and young people aged 18 and under, the advice is 3 days.

For education and childcare settings from Friday 1 April:

  • Regular asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended in any education or childcare setting, including in SEND, alternative provision and children’s social care settings. Therefore, we will no longer be able to order test kits .

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The Cricket Academy

The Cricket Academy are the reigning Association of Colleges (AOC) national champions.

Open to all students (male and female) on a full-time course - including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, higher national diplomas and degree courses - the programme has a proud record of producing professional players including Gloucestershire and England\'s James Bracey and Natasha Wraith (Western Storm)

Led by head coach Luke Sellers run a player-centred programme that aims to help students develop both as cricketers and as young people. The Academy typically trains three times a week and also has access to strength and conditioning and physiotherapy support.

We welcome applications from anyone with a hunger to improve themselves, whether you are a keen club player or aspiring to become a professional.

The Cricket Academy has close links with Gloucestershire Cricket and is committed to helping provide players with opportunities to play at a higher level wherever possible.

Matches take place from April against a range of opposition, including other colleges, leading public schools and the MCC. The programme includes both friendly and competitive opportunities.

Candidates must also be over 16 from the start date of their chosen course. For more information, please contact the head coach at [email protected].

Teams Available

The Cricket Academy currently runs one single (mixed) team offering both competitive and friendly opportunities.

Meet the Coaches

Luke Sellers - Head Coach

The Cricket Academy is run by Luke Sellers an experienced coach with nearly 20 years experience coaching players on both boys and girls county age group pathways.

  • ECB Level 3 Coaching Qualification.
  • Former minor counties and Gloucesterhire 2nd XI player.
  • Lead Coach Gloucestershire Girls Emerging Players Programme.

Previous Success / Alumni Success

SGS are the reigning Association of Colleges (AOC) National Champions, winning the competition for the first time in their history in 2022.

Previous Alumni include:

James Bracey (Gloucestershire and England)
A key player for Gloucestershire across all formats James\' consistent performances for the England Lions saw him play two Test matches against New Zealand in 2021. A wicketkeeper/batsman, James has nine First Class hundreds to his name.

Chris Dent (Gloucestershire)
Chris attended SGS between 2007 and 2009 has gone on to score more than 11,000 runs for his home-town club across all formats. A former captain, he led Gloucestershire to promotion to the 1st Division of the County Championship in 2019 and was part of the side that won the 2015 Royal London One-Day Cup. He previously represented England at Under 19 level.

Craig Miles (Gloucestershire and Warwickshire)
Warwickshire seamer Craig Miles was a member of the SGS Cricket Academy between 2010 and 2012, making his first-class debut for Gloucestershire while still a student here. He has played more than 100 games as a professional across all formats and was also part of Gloucestershire\'s 2015 cup-winning team.

George Drissell (Gloucestershire and Durham).
Offspinner George Drissell is another notable SGS Alumni. George and was on the Gloucestershire staff from 2017 to 2020 and ow plays for Durham.

Natasha Wraith (Western Storm)
The most recent SGS Cricket Academy graduate to turn professional is Western Storm and England Academy wicketkeeper Natasha Wraith. Nat was also drafted by the Welsh Fire in the first edition of the Hundred.

HE Provision

There isn\'t currently an HE programme but individuals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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The Cricket Academy

The Cricket Academy are the reigning Association of Colleges (AOC) national champions.

Open to all students (male and female) on a full-time course - including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, higher national diplomas and degree courses - the programme has a proud record of producing professional players including Gloucestershire and England's James Bracey and Natasha Wraith (Western Storm)

Led by head coach Luke Sellers run a player-centred programme that aims to help students develop both as cricketers and as young people. The Academy typically trains three times a week and also has access to strength and conditioning and physiotherapy support.

We welcome applications from anyone with a hunger to improve themselves, whether you are a keen club player or aspiring to become a professional.

The Cricket Academy has close links with Gloucestershire Cricket and is committed to helping provide players with opportunities to play at a higher level wherever possible.

Matches take place from April against a range of opposition, including other colleges, leading public schools and the MCC. The programme includes both friendly and competitive opportunities.

Candidates must also be over 16 from the start date of their chosen course. For more information, please contact the head coach at [email protected].

Teams Available

The Cricket Academy currently runs one single (mixed) team offering both competitive and friendly opportunities.

Meet the Coaches

Luke Sellers - Head Coach

The Cricket Academy is run by Luke Sellers an experienced coach with nearly 20 years experience coaching players on both boys and girls county age group pathways.

  • ECB Level 3 Coaching Qualification.
  • Former minor counties and Gloucesterhire 2nd XI player.
  • Lead Coach Gloucestershire Girls Emerging Players Programme.

Previous Success / Alumni Success

SGS are the reigning Association of Colleges (AOC) National Champions, winning the competition for the first time in their history in 2022.

Previous Alumni include:

James Bracey (Gloucestershire and England)
A key player for Gloucestershire across all formats James' consistent performances for the England Lions saw him play two Test matches against New Zealand in 2021. A wicketkeeper/batsman, James has nine First Class hundreds to his name.

Chris Dent (Gloucestershire)
Chris attended SGS between 2007 and 2009 has gone on to score more than 11,000 runs for his home-town club across all formats. A former captain, he led Gloucestershire to promotion to the 1st Division of the County Championship in 2019 and was part of the side that won the 2015 Royal London One-Day Cup. He previously represented England at Under 19 level.

Craig Miles (Gloucestershire and Warwickshire)
Warwickshire seamer Craig Miles was a member of the SGS Cricket Academy between 2010 and 2012, making his first-class debut for Gloucestershire while still a student here. He has played more than 100 games as a professional across all formats and was also part of Gloucestershire's 2015 cup-winning team.

George Drissell (Gloucestershire and Durham).
Offspinner George Drissell is another notable SGS Alumni. George and was on the Gloucestershire staff from 2017 to 2020 and ow plays for Durham.

Natasha Wraith (Western Storm)
The most recent SGS Cricket Academy graduate to turn professional is Western Storm and England Academy wicketkeeper Natasha Wraith. Nat was also drafted by the Welsh Fire in the first edition of the Hundred.

HE Provision

There isn't currently an HE programme but individuals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

If you are looking to join our College Academy on a full time Level 1-3 course on either a BTEC or A-Level program then please apply online for the course you want below.

Full-Time Application Form Applying Online Full-Time Courses

Degree Program and UCAS

If it is our degree program you are interested in then please click below to see the full list of courses we offer. Then for help with applying through UCAS please email Bev Awre ([email protected]).

University Courses

Meet Our Staff

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Operation Lead
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Operation Lead

-Former Hong Kong international player
-International coach and team manager
-National Championship Gold medal winning coach
-Provides expert insight into Chinese training and elite performance
-Master Degree in Sports Management and Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Connor Sidley-Adams

Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes
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Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes

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Luke Sellers

Luke Sellers

Head Coach - Cricket
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Luke Sellers

Head Coach - Cricket

An ECB Level 3 coach, Luke has coached on the Gloucestershire Cricket performance pathway for more than a decade, working with both boys and girls county squads. His highlights include leading the Under 14 Boys to their highest ever finishes in the ECB Cup and working on the Girls Emerging Players Programme from its inception. Luke has also played a part in the development of a number of players who have gone on to earn professional contracts with Gloucestershire CCC. Luke is a former Minor Counties cricketer and also played for Gloucestershire 2nd XI. He is currently player/coach of Cheltenham CC in the West of England Premier League (WEPL). Having won promotion in 2018 he helped Cheltenham to their highest league finish in more than a decade in 2019. Luke has a Masters Degree in sports coaching and helps train, mentor and develop coaches in cricket and across other sports.

Dr Craig Barden

Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy
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Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy

Craig has worked in the SGS injury clinic since 2010 when he graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Craig is responsible the sports injury clinic where, alongside 4 other therapists, he ensures sports students are receiving a good level of care for their injuries ensuring they can return to activities as quickly and safely as possible. He also oversees the strength and conditioning provision, where 3 qualified coaches support the various academies to aid physical development and team performance. Outside of the academy, Craig works with the Bristol’s only professional basketball team, the Bristol Flyers, whilst lecturing at the University of Gloucestershire. He has also completed a PhD in injury prevention in youth rugby at the University of Bath, publishing in various peer-reviewed journals.

Tom Riddell

Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator
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Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator

Tom has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is a BASRaT registered therapist. He works in private clinical practices as well as working with Nailsea & Tickenham FC. He has now joined the sports academy team supporting the student athletes in their injury management. Tom will primarily use tailored exercise programs, but also some manual therapy techniques, to help facilitate better movement, reduce pain and, help people return to their activity stronger than they were before. Outside of work, Tom plays two instruments with a band as well as keeping fit with his main sport of swimming.

Will Crowfoot

Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Will started working at the college in 2018 but he is also an ex-student attending the college from 2010-2012 where he studied a Level 3 BTEC in Sports performance and excellence and was a member of the American Football academy. After graduating from SGS, Will spent 6 months in Canada at a Prep school playing against some top high schools in America before coming back to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he graduated with a BCs (Hons) degree in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage. Whilst completing his degree he also interned with the Cardiff Met performance sports teams during his third year and gained experience within multiple sports.

Pip Dickin

Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist
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Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist

Pip started in the sports injury clinic at SGS in 2022 after graduating from the university of Worcester with a degree in Sports Therapy, where she gained skills in sports massage, injury assessment and rehabilitation and electrotherapy modalities. Pip is also qualified in RFU accredited Pre-hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) first aid.

Outside of the college, Pip also works for National League 2 rugby team Dings Crusaders and for private clinic Top to Toe Physiotherapy in their clinics across Bristol and Bath. Pip also has experience working in the BBL and alongside university sports teams.

Daniel Newman

Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Dan is an experienced strength and conditioning coach working with top level athletes and individuals at all fitness levels. Having been involved developing athlete’s physical qualities in an abundance of sports, Dan has previously worked within multiple Professional Sports Clubs, National Governing Bodies, and University and College sport teams. Holding MSc Strength and Conditioning, and BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science qualifications, he is also a BASES Supervised Sport and Exercise Scientist. Dan’s strong passion and experience in sport and exercise aspires to support the student athlete to reach their true potential and help develop the strength and conditioning programme at the College.

Dominic Williams

Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator
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Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator

I graduated from UWE in 2022 with a degree in Sport Rehabilitation. Additional qualifications include the RFU-accredited Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) and myofascial cupping. Alongside SGS I currently work as the Lead Academy Sports Therapist for Chippenham Town FC, and as a Sports Therapist at Philgood Rehabilitation. Previous experience includes working with UWE Sport teams (Football, Rugby, and Lacrosse) and within the UWE Injury Clinic. As well as this I spent 6 months working for Southwest Pitch-Side Trauma Care, which involved first aid support for rugby teams around Bristol. Outside of the college, I play drums in a rock band and have competed in football and kickboxing.

Max Cooper

Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Max started working at the college in 2022. He completed his BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Strength and conditioning and is currently undertaking his MSc (Hons) in Spots Strength and Conditioning, from the university of Gloucestershire. Max has had experience with a multitude of different teams from Bristol Bears woman’s to Bristol City u21 woman’s yet his most recent position was with Severn Stars netball. Here he was head of the academy’s strength and conditioning programme, while also working extensively with the first team. Alongside his role within SGS he also works with the university of Gloucestershire carrying out strength and conditioning sessions for the university teams.