About Us
Sheen Park Colts – now known as Sheen
Scorchers, was formed in 2003 and over the past 20 years has grown a significant reputation as being one of the leading clubs in Middlesex.
Not only has the club won numerous trophies - it has also produced a fine crop of cricketers who have distinguished themselves at County level.
Close to 50 boys and girls have represented Middlesex and Surrey Colts in the past fifteen years and up to last summer, former colt Tom Lace played on the county circuit formerly at Derbyshire and Middlesex and more recently at Gloucestershire.
A number of other former players – Bradley Erasmus, Cole Campbell Abdullah Nazir and Sam Hadfield amongst them - have all played 2nd XI County Cricket.
And winter coach Ben Compton is riding high for Kent and in two seasons has racked up 12 centuries in first class cricket.
A boutique club, Sheen has built a reputation around the simple philosophy of providing a pathway for boys who want to develop a skill-set that will give them the opportunity of playing at the highest level, both in their age group and above.
It is common for boys to play a year up - and U12's and U13's acquit themselves admirably when called on to play in the older age groups!
There is a strong accent on quality rather than quantity. Whilst other local clubs will take on 60 to 70 boys in a particular year, the fact is as many as 40 won't get a game of cricket all summer.
Sheen prioritises development and excellence by limiting the size of a squad to approximately 20, meaning every child has the opportunity to play on a regular basis.
As well as competing in Middlesex Leagues, the club plays in the Surrey Junior Championship on a Sunday morning, offering extra matches for many of their members.
Tony Bradshaw, who founded the junior section, is Head Coach and he is supported by PE Lead at Heathfield School, James Watson, Ali Fraser - brother of Middlesex supremo and former England seamer Gus Fraser - and former Surrey and England batter Monte Lynch.
A total of seven coaches are involved at the club, all with CRB checks and a minimum of a Level I coaching certificate.
Sheen runs an Academy for its very best players and hosts a programme that shadows the Middlesex County Squad initiative - making the jump from Club to County a natural progression forward.
A strong relationship with the County means there is always clear dialogue regarding the prospective development of players. There is always an ongoing assessment of their needs and a clear focus as regards priorities as they move up through the age groups.
ClubMark is high on the agenda and Sarah Wade is the current Safeguarding Officer at the club. If you have any concerns, you can contact her at: sporter79@hotmail.com.
The Club now runs 14 teams teams from U9 to U21,
attracting an annual membership of around 120 young boys and girls from the age of five. It prides itself in in the commitment it makes to the children and runs a year round programme of
activities.
Circumstances permitting, we train in the Michaelmas and Spring terms at the Richmond Park
Academy, run outdoor nets and matches through the season on Sheen Common and host Easter, Summer and Autumn Camps at the same venue.
To learn more about what happens at Sheen Park contact Tony Bradshaw on
the link. contact us here.
