Trevor Griffin to Step Down as Somerset Women's Head Coach at End of Season
Trevor Griffin will step down as Somerset Women's head coach at the end of the season, bringing his latest chapter in Taunton to a close following a challenging campaign in the first year of the new Tier 1 professional structure in women's domestic cricket.
Griffin, who took charge in October 2024, has cited the need for a new voice within the squad and a personal desire to recharge before taking on future opportunities. Under his leadership this season, Somerset struggled to make an impact, finishing bottom of the Women's T20 Blast, sitting sixth out of eight in the ongoing 50-over competition, and suffering a narrow Super Over defeat to Durham in the opening round of the Women's County Cup.
“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 need to recharge before focusing on my next opportunity."
Griffin added, “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. The support from the fans has meant a great deal, and I’ll always be grateful for the backing shown throughout my time here.”
Griffin’s association with elite women’s cricket in the West Country stretches back to his time with Western Storm, where he coached the team to two Kia Super League titles in 2017 and 2019. He returned for a second stint in 2022 and also brought international experience to Somerset, having held coaching roles with Sydney Thunder in the Women’s Big Bash League — where he became the first overseas coach to win the title — and with Sunrisers and London Spirit in The Hundred.
"I'm proud of what I've achieved so far," he said. "Winning the KSL twice with Western Storm was very special. I’ve still got the coaching bug, and my love for the game remains as strong as ever. There are exciting opportunities ahead, both at home and abroad. Somerset will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Somerset’s Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry, paid tribute to Griffin's long-standing impact on the women's game in the region.
“Trevor has been synonymous with elite women’s cricket here for many years,” said Hurry. “He leaves behind strong foundations from which Somerset Women can continue to grow. As the first professional Head Coach of Somerset Women, he will always hold a place in the Club’s history.”
Griffin’s successor has yet to be named, but Somerset will look to build on the foundation he leaves as they continue to navigate the professional women’s cricket landscape in its evolving era.