Bryanston School has appointed highly respected coach Josh Digby as its new Head of Cricket.
Josh brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the role and holds the ECB Level 4 Specialist Coach qualification, the highest coaching award in the English game. He is currently Head Coach of Dorset Women, works with the Hampshire Women’s Academy, and has previously led the Emerging Players Programme. His experience also includes assisting with the Dorset Men’s 1st XI and coaching for Hampshire Cricket across county age-group and academy levels.
A former Dorset Men’s 1st XI player for eight years, Josh has also spent time working with Hampshire’s men’s and women’s first teams and gained exposure to the elite environment of The Hundred through involvement with Southern Brave.
His appointment further strengthens Bryanston’s close partnership with Dorset Cricket. In his dual capacity as Head of Cricket at Bryanston and Head Coach of Dorset Women, Josh is uniquely placed to connect the school’s programme with the county’s high-performance pathway and deepen opportunities for both girls and boys.
Josh is already a familiar figure at Bryanston, having served as a performance cricket coach at the school for the past two years. He says the opportunity to work more closely with pupils was central to his decision to take on the role.
“The biggest attraction was working with the players on a full-time basis and building those relationships further,” he explained. “The passion to improve and get better really struck me in the pupils I was coaching. This is where I felt I could make a big difference and help them progress.”
As Head of Cricket, Josh plans to establish a clear and inclusive pathway from prep age through to the senior school. A key focus will be accelerating the growth of the girls’ game at Bryanston. With record numbers of girls now playing hard ball cricket, the school is well placed to build a thriving, aspirational environment that inspires players at every level.
He aims to ensure that every pupil, whether an aspiring county cricketer or a complete beginner, has access to high-quality coaching and the chance to develop a genuine love for the game. His vision includes expanding competitive opportunities, enhancing the performance environment, and building on cricket’s global profile through tours and challenging fixtures.
“We look forward to the next chapter of our cricket programme under Josh’s leadership,” said Rory McCann, Bryanston’s Director of Sport. “His wealth of experience, passion for player development, and commitment to both boys’ and girls’ cricket, alongside our strong partnership with Dorset Cricket and our growing group of scholars, will ensure all our pupils can thrive, perform at the highest level, and develop a lifelong love for the game.”
