Trevor Griffin to step down as Somerset women's coach

Trevor Griffin, Somerset Women's head coach, has decided to stand down at the end of the season, following the club's disappointing results in the first year of the Tier 1 professional era.

Griffin was named in the role in October 2024, having previously overseen the fortunes of Taunton-based Western Storm. However, Somerset finished bottom of the standings in the Blast, and are currently sixth out of eight in the 50-over competition, facing a battle to reach the semi-finals. They were also eliminated at the first hurdle in the Women's County Cup, following a Super Over loss to Durham.

"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 spell at Taunton was stretched across two separate spells with Western Storm, initially from 2017 to 2019 - during which time the team twice won the Kia Super League - and a second stint from 2022 onwards. He also coached at Sunrisers and Sydney Thunder in the BBL, as well as working with London Spirit in the Women's Hundred.

"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."