Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton has stressed the importance of building player pathways in Cumbria.
Haven were crowned League 1 champions last month, winning the title using a squad consisting heavily of local talent.
However, Cumbria, one of the sport's hotbeds, continues to suffer from a player drain, with players often going to Yorkshire or Whitehaven boss Gary Charlton calls for stronger pathways in Cumbria
Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton has stressed the importance of building player pathways in Cumbria.
Haven were crowned League 1 champions last month, winning the title using a squad consisting heavily of local talent.
However, Cumbria, one of the sport's hotbeds, continues to suffer from a player drain, with players often going to Yorkshire or