Meet Chris Porter – the DCB Performance Manager
	I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and explain my role within the Derbyshire Cricket Board. I started working at the DCB on the 7th April taking on the role of Performance Manager. Prior to this role I was the Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Development Manager. Over the next couple of months I will be meeting all the DCB Working Groups, Sub Committees and District Development Groups. Also I will be attending the majority of the County Matches and selected District Matches.   My main role as Performance Manager is to manage and be accountable for the integrated delivery of a single long term strategic plan for Cricket across Derbyshire. With regard to Player Development my role is to work with the Performance Committee and the DCCC Academy Director to develop and sustain a high quality Player-Centred Player Development Pathway. I will also be working with the ECB Regional Development Managers to further develop the DCB.  I see this as a great opportunity for myself to be involved with one of the best Cricket Boards within the Country. I hope to see you all during the summer season via District Cricket Development Groups or County/ District/ Club Matches. Please feel free to contact my via email chris.porter@derbyshireccc.com or phone 01332 388131
Now for the rest of the team
Mick Glenn
	Mick is the DCB Cricket Development Manager.  There is very little that Mick does not know with regard to Club Development throughout Derbyshire.  Mick is the first point of contact for Clubs requiring information and support regarding Club Development Planning, Clubmark, Grant Applications and the development of Focus Clubs.  Mick is also the main contact for Schools and Clubs National Competitions, Coach Education and involvement in the Development of Excellence of Women and Girls' cricket.
Greig Wright
	Greig is the Community Development Officer.  His role involves working with Focus Clubs to ascertain their requirements with regard to workforce development and coach education.  Greig is responsible for the delivery of the Community Coaching Programme including Chance2Shine in schools.  He plays a major role in the Women and Girls Excellence Programme together with working with squads and emerging players in the Development of Excellence Programme.  You will quite possibly meet him if you enrol on one of the coaching courses as Greig is one of our coach education tutors.
Mat Dowman
	Mat has been with the DCB for several years now.  He is a talented player and coach who is a valued member of the coaching staff here.  Mat works with the squads in the Development of Excellence Programme, he is also a very popular Community Coach judging by the feedback we get from clubs and schools.  Another of Mat's responsibilities is the delivery of the Performance Newsetter which he produces at regular intervals throughout the year.
Jacqui Hendrick
	Jacqui is the DCB Administrator and is quite often the first point of contact at the Board.  She handles most of the administration in all areas apart from the Community Programme and tries to help members of the public with any queries they may have.  One of the main roles she undertakes is that of Fixture Secretary for boys and girls of all ages.  This involves fixture organisation, communicating with Managers from home and away and organising venues. Her latest role is the development of this website so she is typing about herself now which is rather embarrassing.
Don Wilkinson
	Don has been with the DCB for almost as long as it has been in existence.  Although he has cut down on his work programme these days he is still an integral part of the Board's administration system - he pays our wages!  If you have any queries regarding finance Don is your man. He was a Squad Manager for ten years but has decided to step down this season to pursue his role of Nutbrook CC Junior Development Officer.