Trevor Griffin relinquishes role as Somerset Women’s coach following the club’s disappointing results in Tier 1.
Following the team’s dismal performance in the first year of the Tier 1 professional era, Somerset Women’s head coach Trevor Griffin has made the decision to step down at the end of the current campaign.
Griffin, who had previously managed the fortunes of Taunton-based Western Storm, was appointed to the position in October 2024. But Somerset is currently sixth out of eight in the 50-over competition and will have to fight to make it to the semi-finals after finishing last in the Blast standings. After losing to Durham in the Super Over, they were also eliminated at the first hurdle in the Women’s County Cup.
“Now feels like the right time for the team to hear a new voice and for me to start my next chapter,” Griffin said. “The role of any leader is to identify what their team needs in order to continue to develop and grow, and I feel this is the best thing for the squad and for me. I feel that I need to recharge before focusing on my next opportunity.
“I’m incredibly proud to have been the first Women’s Head Coach at Somerset and it’s been an honour to wear the Wyvern. I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all at the club for agreeing to this and I’d also like to thank the Members and supporters because it’s been a genuine privilege to be part of this journey. The backing from the fans has meant a great deal, and I’ll always be grateful for the support shown throughout my time here.”
Griffin’s tenure at Taunton was divided between two stints with Western Storm: the first, from 2017 to 2019 (when the side won the Kia Super League twice), and the second, from 2022 onwards. In addition, he worked as a coach for London Spirit in the Women’s Hundred and Sunrisers and Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
“I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far,” he said. “Winning the KSL twice with Western Storm was very special. I was the first women’s coach to secure a role overseas and the first to win the Women’s Big Bash.
“I’ve absolutely still got the coaching bug and my love for cricket remains as strong as ever. There are exciting opportunities on the horizon both here and abroad and I can’t wait to embrace these new challenges; I’m really energised and excited about what my next role will bring but Somerset will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Somerset Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry, said: “Trevor has been synonymous with elite women’s cricket in the region for many years and everyone associated with the Club would like to thank Trevor for his hard work, dedication and passion over the years.
“As the first professional Head Coach of Somerset Women, Trevor will always be a part of the history of the Club, and he leaves behind incredibly strong foundations on which the team can build and progress.”