Alexia Walker appointed Head Coach of Tier 2 Sussex Women

Alexia Walker Appointed Head Coach of Tier 2 Sussex Women

Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that Alexia Walker has been appointed as the permanent Head Coach of the Tier 2 Sussex Women’s team. 

A number of candidates were interviewed, with the process headed up by Paul Farbrace, who will now take up the role of Director of Cricket at Sussex, whilst maintaining his duties as Head Coach of the Men’s First-Team.

A former Sussex player from 1998-2015, Walker had previously led the Sussex Women’s team on a part-time basis but will now take up the job full-time from 1st March 2025, leaving her role as Director of Cricket at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. 

Walker previously won 5 domestic trophies with the team since 2019 and has also overseen the development of a number of international players including Georgia Adams, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor and Tara Norris.

Speaking on the decision to appoint Alexia on a permanent basis, Paul Farbrace said: “We are delighted Alexia has decided to take this role full-time and have the opportunity to really drive things forward for Sussex Cricket. 

“Alexia has already achieved so much in the game, across both the mend and women’s game. 

“She will be a huge asset to all things Sussex cricket going forwards. 

Alexia Walker, added: “I am thrilled to be taking on a full time role at Sussex Cricket. 

"Having been associated with the club as a player, coach and supporter for over 30 years, I feel very privileged to be involved fully in the new phase in the evolution of women’s cricket. 

"It’s never been a more exciting time to be a female player and I know Sussex are very ambitious about continuing our successes on the pitch and development of the next England players. 

"I will be sad to leave BACA having overseen its development into the state school of choice for Sussex Cricket but it plays such an important role in the development of young players in the county, I know I will be a regular supporter and visitor.”