Thomas Cullen

As a former professional cricketer, I possess a good understanding of the sports and fitness industry. Throughout my 8 year professional career in England and New Zealand, I achieved success by demonstrating a commitment to excellence through leadership, rigorous training and strategic thinking culminating in winning the first domestic title with Glamorgan County Cricket Club in 17 years in 2021. During my time as a player I gained valuable work experience outside the world of sports, which has allowed me to cultivate a diverse skill set and a broad perspective. These experience's helped within the cricket environment with a particular focus on athlete development across various ages and in turn helped achieve shared visions and goals within cricket and in areas outside of cricket.

My time as a university student doing a Sports Science degree further enhanced my critical thinking and analytical abilities enabling me to approach challenges methodically and strategically. I studied with a particular interest in sports psychology, It was here alongside studying full time where I honed my leadership qualities as captain of the Cardiff MCCU cricket team leading them to 2 national final wins at Lords cricket ground. Hereafter as a coach/mentor, I draw on my years of experience as a player as well as the lessons I learned in the classroom, to help players I work with excel on and off the field. As a team player, I understand the value of collaboration and communication, and I thrive in pressurised environments that require dedication, perseverance, and a strong work ethic which I apply to all areas of my life. In addition to my expertise in sport, I am a quick learner and am always eager to acquire new skills, qualifications and knowledge. I am confident that my experience as an ex professional athlete and now Director of Cricket, as well as my diverse background in sport education has equipped me with the drive, resilience, and determination necessary to succeed in any endeavour.

Cardiff MCCU/University career:

• 2015 British Universities finalist at Lords cricket ground in London.
• 2016 & 2017 Captain of the Cardiff MCCU cricket team.
• 2017 British University Champion winning final at Lords in London.
• Selected as Captain of British Combined Universities team to tour UAE 2016 & 2017.

Glamorgan CCC career:

• Competed in the English First class cricket domestic Competition over three formats of cricket with Glamorgan.

• 2019 Second XI player of the year.

• 2019 Supporters player of the year.

• Captain of 2019 T20 Second XI domestic title.

• First XI Royal London One Day Cup title 2021. First in 17 years. Article below:

(https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/58237726.amp)

• Captain of 2022 T20 domestic title.