In Profile: Nic Pothas

Guernsey’s former Director of Cricket Nic Pothas believed he helped change the culture of the sport in the island ahead of schedule as he reflected on his three year tenure with the Sarnians.

Pothas, who is nominated for the Ravenscroft Coach of the Year at the 2015 Channel Islands Sports awards, oversaw a huge shift in style and personnel during his time in the job.

It culminated with Guernsey sealing an immediate return to World Cricket League 5 in September after a hugely impressive victory over Jersey to regain the inter-insular trophy.

But Pothas had to endure some testing times before overseeing such success – his side were relegated from Division 5 in Malaysia in March 2014 without winning a meaningful match.

The former Hampshire wicket-keeper believes once he had identified the players who had committed to being successful his task became a lot easier.