Erin Osborne named Somerset Women head coach as she signs three-year contract to succeed Trevor Griffin at the helm.
The former Australian all-rounder Erin Osborne has been appointed head coach of Somerset’s women’s team. Trevor Griffin resigned following Somerset’s debut season in the newly professional Tier 1 county structure, and Osborne, 36, signed a three-year contract to take his position.
Between 2009 and 2016, Osborne made 121 appearances for Australia. She has several coaching positions with the Canberra-based ACT Meteors after retiring from domestic cricket in 2022.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Somerset as women’s head coach,” Osborne said. “This is an incredible opportunity to work with a club that has a proud history and a passionate supporter base.
“I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place and working closely with the players, coaches, and support staff as we strive for continued growth and success.”
On Osborne’s appointment, Somerset director of cricket, Andy Hurry, said: “Erin was the standout candidate for the position, and her knowledge and experience, aligned with her drive to succeed, really resonated with the panel, and will stand the club in good stead moving forward.
“Her coaching path to date has seen Erin gain a thorough understanding of how to construct effective programmes, inspire players, and improve performance across female and male pathways. These traits will prove invaluable as we look to build on the inaugural year of professional women’s cricket at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
“Erin has established an excellent reputation as a coach in Australia, and we are excited to see her lead Somerset Women into the next stage of our journey.”