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Which Player is Still on Hampshire's Radar for 2026? - County Pathway Chief on Tricky Decisions and a Potential Golden Generation
In an exclusive sit-down with The Hawk, Charlie Freeston, Hampshire's Head of Player Development & Talent Pathway, talks us through the tough decisions that the county have to make to balance a consistent flow of young talent to the first team with financial considerations.
08.01.26, 14:07 Updated 08.01.26, 14:16
Rich Edwards
The Hawk in conversation with Charlie Freeston, Head of Player Development & Talent Pathway at Hampshire Cricket
The pathway now: Preparing players later, not just at 18
The Hawk (TH): One thing I wanted to ask: do you feel like the job has changed? That it’s not just “get them ready by 18”, but more like “build a plan for 18 to 21”?
Charlie Freeston (CF)): Exactly that. Years ago the focus was largely: are you ready for a contract as you leave the academy?
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