Somerset Women’s head coach Trevor Griffin has announced he will step down at the end of the season after the team’s disappointing performance in the first year of the Tier 1 professional era.
Griffin took charge in October 2024, having previously coached Western Storm, but Somerset struggled under his leadership. They finished bottom in the Blast, are currently sixth in the 50-over competition, and were eliminated early in the Women’s County Cup after a Super Over defeat 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 to develop and grow, and I feel this is the best thing for the squad and for me. I need to recharge before focusing on my next opportunity.”
Griffin expressed pride in being Somerset’s first Women’s Head Coach and thanked the club, members, and fans for their support.
His coaching career includes two successful spells with Western Storm (2017-2019, 2022 onward), during which the team won the Kia Super League twice. He has also worked with Sunrisers, Sydney Thunder in the WBBL, and London Spirit in The Hundred.
“I’ve still got the coaching bug and my love for cricket remains strong,” Griffin added. “There are exciting opportunities on the horizon, both here and abroad. Somerset will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Somerset Director of Cricket Andy Hurry praised Griffin for his contribution: “Trevor has been synonymous with elite women’s cricket in the region. As the first professional Head Coach of Somerset Women, he leaves behind strong foundations for the team to build on.”