Eagleson wins ECB Sky Sports Coach Awards Europe Region 2010 

The European winners of the Sky Sports Coach Awards 2010 have been announced today. These awards recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to the support and development of coaches and coaching in cricket.

Ryan Eagleson of Cricket Ireland was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution and Services to Cricket Coaching Award.

Eagleson’s work has led to a recent upsurge in growth and development in the game in Ireland and particularly Northern Ireland. He led a new regional development squad coaching programme for age groups Under 11 to Under 15, organising the entire programme from facilities to coaches, participants to administration and acting as lead coach in selected sessions.

This new programme has lead to increased numbers of participants and the introduction of new coaches, adding fresh ideas and approaches.

ICC Regional Development Manager Europe, Richard Holdsworth who chaired selection of the winners said: “Ryan Eagleson continually goes the extra mile, forever giving up his time, to maintain his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy; this includes taking a tutor and assessor course to share with future coaches. His work at national level with Ireland Under 17 and Under 19 has also been documented and he thoroughly deserves the recognition of this award for all his continual hard work.