Girls Leadership Through Cricket

The Chance to Shine Secondary School Girls Programme is a new initiative funding cricket coaching and leadership development for girls aged 11-16. The programme aims to help them build and sustain a positive relationship with sport and physical activity through cricket and to develop key employability and leadership skills 

This report assesses the success and impact of the programme on school age girls. Findings provide support for the positive social, mental and physical benefits of cricket participation, with emphasis on the personal development growth that the programme stimulates alongside improved confidence, resilience, creativity and adaptability. 

Suggestions are offered to support other organisations who seek to engage girls in cricket, and sport and physical activity in general. These include the value of competition, opportunities to learn new leadership skills, positive peer pressure and more.