Nathan Wood

Nathan Wood has a diverse work experience in the field of cricket and sports performance. Nathan has held various roles at the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), including Interim Head of Coach Development, International & Specialist Coach Development Lead, and Coach Mentor & Assessor. Prior to their work at ECB, they founded Nathan Wood Consulting in 2013, where they served as a Sports Performance Consultant. Nathan has also worked as a Youth Development Coach and Cricket Centre Coach at Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club. Nathan has also served as Director at Theo Wood Limited and Business Consultant at CH Maintenance. Additionally, Nathan is a founder of Utopia Fitness & Wellbeing Ltd and has worked as an Account Manager at Peak Sports Limited. Nathan started their career as a Professional Cricket Player for Lancashire County Cricket Club, representing various England and regional teams.

Nathan Wood's education history begins in 1979 when they attended Altrincham Preparatory School. However, there is no information provided regarding any degree or field of study during this time.

From 1986 to 1994, Nathan attended William Hulme's Grammar School, where they obtained a postgraduate degree in Sports Coaching.

In terms of additional certifications, Nathan has obtained several throughout the years. Most recently, in 2019, they became an Accredited Spotlight Psychometric Practitioner through Mindflick and a Core Strengths Certified Facilitator through Corestrengths UK. In 2018, they completed the World Class Mentoring Programme offered by UK Sport and the FIRO Foundation Programme Practitioner certification from The Myers-Briggs Company.

In 2017, Nathan obtained a Level 4 Master Coach certification from the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Additionally, in 2016, they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Sports Coaching from the University of Gloucestershire.

Earlier certifications include a Level 3 Performance Coach certification from UK Coaching in 2012, a Diploma in Sports Therapy & Fitness Training from PREMIER TRAINING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED in 2003, and a Level 3 Personal Trainer Certification from UK Coaching in 2002.