The Grange Academy Team

John Blain
Director
Lead Bowling Coach
John is current Director for the wider Grange Club. As a level 4 ECB coach and former lead of the Yorkshire Cricket Academy, he brings his considerable coaching expertise to the group. One of the most decorated Scottish fast bowlers, John also represented Yorkshire and Northamptonshire CCC with distinction.

Dr Rajeev McCrea-Routray
Director
Medical Lead
John is current Director for the wider Grange Club. As a level 4 ECB coach and former lead of the Yorkshire Cricket Academy, he brings his considerable coaching expertise to the group. One of the most decorated Scottish fast bowlers, John also represented Yorkshire and Northamptonshire CCC with distinction.

Preston Mommsen
Lead Batting Coach
Preston is one of Scotland’s most successful batsmen. He has a decorated international career, captaining the National team and leading them at the 2015 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. He was also awarded the ICC Associate Player of the Year in 2014. Preston currently captains Grange 1st XI and represents the Eastern Knights.

Tom Foulds
Athletic Development Lead
Tom is a current member of the Grange 1st XI and Eastern Knights squad. He works as a personal trainer and specialises in youth athletic development through his work with the Active Schools programme.

Dr Carrie McCrea-Routray
Sports Medicine Doctor
Carrie has extensive experience of working in high performance and development and currently works in a wide range of sports. She has specialist interests in psychological health, youth and female athlete development and anti-doping.

Andrew Brock
Spin Bowling Coach
Andrew is the current Eastern Knights captain and is a long-time member of the Grange 1st XI. Having captained the club to league title success, he brings considerable experience as a spin bowler and a leader.