Katherine Sciver-Brunt discusses coaching career and motherhood challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Katherine Sciver-Brunt, former England fast bowler, opened up about the challenges of balancing her new coaching role and motherhood after becoming an assistant coach for Trent Rockets. Having retired in 2023 and welcoming her son Theo in 2025, she expressed her desire to pursue coaching ambitions while managing feelings of mum guilt. Sciver-Brunt reflected on her aspirations to lead a franchise one day but emphasized the importance of being a present mother. She is aware of the limited availability of female head coaches in cricket and aims to navigate her dual roles effectively. Sciver-Brunt has begun her coaching journey just days ago, expressing passion for the position and hope to contribute to the franchise's success.
- •Sciver-Brunt is now an assistant coach for Trent Rockets.
- •She retired from playing professionally in 2023.
- •Sciver-Brunt and wife Nat welcomed their son in 2025.
- •She spoke candidly about mum guilt affecting her career ambitions.
- •Sciver-Brunt aims to be a better mother by following her coaching passions.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sciver-Brunt admits mum guilt as coaching career begins
- 5:04 PMBBC Sport — Sciver-Brunt feels 'mum guilt' as coaching career begins
"Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her coaching ambitions with being a mum.
"Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her coaching ambitions with being a mum.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:04 PMSciver-Brunt admits mum guilt as coaching career begins
Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her coaching ambitions with being a mum.
- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 5:04 PMSciver-Brunt feels 'mum guilt' as coaching career begins
Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her coaching ambitions with being a mum.
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