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Matt Dando-Thompson

Head of Talent Pathway

Matt Dando-Thompson

Head of Talent Pathway

Pennaeth Rhaglen Talentau / Head of Talent Pathway       

Matt was appointed in April 2018 from the prestigious cricket department at Millfield School in Somerset.

A ECB Level 3 Coach, Matt has a strong coaching and academic background through previous roles which include Performance Director of Cricket at Cardiff Metropolitan University as well as an Associate Lecturer. A first class degree and PG Dip in Sports Coaching, as well as being a qualified PE teacher Matt oversees the national talent pathway which encompasses the Regional Cricket programme, the Wales National Counties operations, and the Disability Performance programme in addition to working closely with Glamorgan’s running of the boys and girls Wales Age Groups. 

A Devonian originally, Matt currently plays for Congresbury in the WEPL league and has over 13 years playing experience at National Counties level. Outside of cricket Matt sits on the board of Trustees for Torquay Girls Grammar School, where he Chairs the Education & Outcomes committee. 

Twitter: @MattThompson91

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Talent Pathway Nomination Window Now Open for 2025/26!

Have you seen our Talent Pathway nomination window for 2025/26 is now open? 

For full details visit: https://cricketwales.org.uk/news/talent-pathway-nomination-window-now-open-for-2025/26 

To sign your son/daughter (U10-U12) up to a Skills or Talent ID session in September complete this form by Sunday 24th August: https://forms.gle/HH3eTKeY5UB8vKMZA 

To nominate your son/daughter through the Video Assessment Process (U13 & U14 Boys + U13 - U15 Girls) watch these two videos:

The Process: https://youtu.be/X_XgBKXko6Q 

How to Submit Your Videos: https://youtu.be/SP9A4aaFGiw 

Contact Head of Talent Pathway Matt Dando-Thompson on [email protected] for any queries!