Baugh relishing coaching stint with women cricketers

Carlton Baugh Jr is now traversing the coaching path of many former cricketers, after hanging up his gloves following his last first-class game for Jamaica in 2016.

The former West Indies and Jamaica wicketkeeper/batsman has been assisting with the coaching duties of the nation's senior women's cricketers, and the diminutive right-hander, who played 21 Test matches and 47 one-day internationals for the West Indies, believes this new path is where he wants to take infinitely.

The former Melbourne and St. Thomas CC player says he was brought on board to coach the women's team by present coach Shane Brooks, and the pair has been tasked with preparing the women for the upcoming regional Twenty20 and 50-over competitions, which are slated to get under way in March in St. Kitts.

Baugh has worked alongside senior men's coach Andrew Richardson and former Melbourne clubmate Nikita Miller and is now in his second season with the women, assisting with all the rudiments of the game.

For Baugh, coaching the women has come with its challenges; however, being around international teams and franchises; and working individually with players like captain Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, and Rashada Williams has helped him to fit in like the gloves he donned behind the stumps in yesteryear.

"It's a bit challenging working with the ladies as you have to deal with different personalities and moods, but I have caught on pretty well, and I am going with the flow right now," he said.

Baugh, who is on the verge of upgrading his Level 1 coaching certificate, says the current squad has a lot of young talented players who he believes can pull off some surprises at the regional tournament.

The squad was selected recently and continues preparations before the final travelling 14 players are chosen to represent the country.

"We have a pretty young team, and I feel there is something special to come. The ladies have been working hard and smart, and I would love to see them tighten up on the technical aspect of their game," Baugh said.