HATHERLEIGH Cricket Club's Frances Lausen spent a day at the National Cricket Performance Centre, Loughborough with a number of the England and Wales Cricket Board's coaches.

She received her award as Sky Sports' Devon Young Coach of the year. These awards was launched in 2007 as a way of recognising people (aged 25 or under) who have made a significant contribution to coaching.

The 18-year-old has been coaching for three years and recently completed her level two coach qualification. She is currently the assistant coach of Tarka Girls. Tarka Girls. In June, the Under 11 side won the Lady Taverners U11 competition in Devon, and many girls have gone on to represent Devon at all age groups.

Frances, a left-handed batsman, first started playing for Hatherleigh Ladies when she was nine. Three years later she made her debut for Devon U13 Girls and since then has represented Devon at U15, U17 and senior levels. Frances is currently at Cardiff University studying economics.