Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

Dan started coaching when his son Freddie started showing an interest in the game aged 9. At Whimple CC Dan is one of 12+ coaches who support over 100 kids play cricket where there is a real Team effort to provide an excellent offer for the children. Dan's style of coaching is about getting to know the players as individuals to assess their confidence levels and from there help them with their game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike is a proud parent of twin cricket-loving boys who now is a passionate coach of younger players in Barbados at Wanderers CC. At the centre of his coaching is fostering a strong sense of discipline, understanding the value of practice and encouraging healthy competition balanced alongside the importance of fun. Mike puts the player first and sees how important it is to help the player feel comfortable and get them to talk about their game by encouraging them early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul is now Head of the Specialist Coach Programme (Level 4) with the ECB so comes with tons of experience in coaching and leadership. In this episode Paul talks about the importance of always ensuring you have a positive purpose about your coaching at whatever level you coach. He also emphasises the importance of tailoring your coaching to suit the individual needs of the players you coach. He is a values driven coach who is grateful to many people in helping him shape his style and philosophy and recognises the value that having a supportive group of people around you on your coaching journey can bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole has already seen a number of wonderful opportunities present themselves to him through cricket as a 17 year old. He clearly remembers how as a 13 year old he received some 121 coaching support over the Winter which helped him and made him realise how he could help others with their game. This prompted him to take his first step on his coaching journey which he has developed over the last 4 years to the present day where he is now Core Coach qualified and takes on a number of coaching roles within his club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you hear Rachel's coaching story in this episode, I am sure you will agree with me that she really is a pioneer in leading the way for female coaches across Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From working in the Community Team at Glamorgan CCC to now running cricket sessions for people with dementia Sean is a real #gogiver and this is a must listen to episode for people to find out more about the absolutely wonderful work Clock Cricket does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is now a Cricket Development Officer for Durham Cricket Foundation a job which he describes as perfect for him. His background in club cricket both as a player and a coach has paved the way for him into this role. Throughout his time on his coaching journey so far David has stuck to his priorities of offering a clear pathway to players, providing senior player role models, making it affordable and fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duncan is not someone who has played much senior club cricket but who got involved with coaching the juniors as a parent when his son joined their local club in Macclesfield. After feeling a strong sense of self doubt he threw himself into learning about how to coach by learning from others around him at the club and started to build up his knowledge and awareness and with that came his confidence and self belief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is born and bred Northumbrian and has always played his club cricket at Stocksfield CC in the Tyne Valley. From the age of 16 he started coaching and found he really enjoyed it and wanted to do more as he was keen to see how others develop. So after investing in his first ECB coaching qual he now coaches numerous age groups at his club and is also now part of the Auld Alliance Cricket team of coaches which he loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Omaima shares her story in which she explains how she first got into cricket in a part of the world where there wasn't much on offer at the time for girls: Canada. She goes on to describe how her love for the game develops and how she came up with the idea of establishing the first Women's league in Calgary before taking a leading role in coaching the next generation of female cricketers in Calgary after doing her first ICC Coaching badge. A truly inspiring tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What has to be said first of all is that Honor and Cat are still in their teens and still at school and yet they are founders of Maiden Cricket which they started two years ago! They have played cricket from the age of six and enjoyed the experience despite being in a minority. Their business was started after feeling so uncomfortable having to wear boys cricket clothing. They now proudly oversee the development of their brand and how they are now entering the Teamwear market and embracing social media. Truly inspiring story and whilst not coaching specific, they are absolute role models for young female players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris forged a career as a pro cricketer with Nottinghamshire and Durham CCC as a wicketkeeper. After retiring from playing he took up a coaching role with Northumberland County Board where he worked with some very talented junior players before being successful in securing a coaching role with Uni of Cambridge where he stayed for 20 years. He now works as a contract coach in clubs, schools and in the Junior County Age Group system supporting players of all abilities. He remembers the game as being "brutal" mentally and reminds himself of how important it is as a coach to support players fins their way to navigate their way through the challenging and tough phases of their journey always emphasising the importance of enjoyment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim was introduced to playing cricket as a youngster in the family back garden but by his own admission wasn't very good. However having gone to stay with his Aunt who packed him off to London to go and watch a match at Lords, Jim found himself hooked. He found making friends at the cricket was easy and he enjoyed the adventure of getting to and from games as a youngster. As he grew older and started his working life he never lost his love for cricket and used his people skills to continue to build a friendly network and community around him. He got involved in the management and leadership of Chester Boughton Hall whilst continuing to score. He sees enjoyment of the game and inclusivity as two key areas that keep his interest in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lordy is a vastly experienced coach of people and coach developer. He started his career as a professional cricketer with Warwickshire as a teenager and realised his calling was coaching through the input and support of great coaches who influenced him early on. By continually extending his reach through his interest in others Lordy has become self sustainable and is a strong advocate of everyone building their own network of support around themselves to help continue to push and progress and adapt etc. He appreciates now how transferrable coaching skills are from the world of sport into other fields and he never forgets the addage of acknowledging the positive impact you have on other people as a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Cricket Coach 365 podcast, Tom is joined by Nick Gaywood, a former Devon cricketer and current coach at Sheffield Collegiate. Nick, known for his top-order left-handed batting, opens up about his cricket journey and the people who influenced him along the way, including a lighthearted story about someone who might have looked like him but wasn't him. Beyond his playing days, Nick is also the Project Manager at the Root Academy, where he oversees various initiatives to develop young talent. As always, we kick things off with our signature three questions, where Nick reflects on how he first got involved in cricket, what kept him in the game, and why it remains an essential part of his life today. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation with one of the game's dedicated coaches and mentors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this 100th episode of Coach 365, Ian Livingston (from the Premier League Cricket Show) steps in as host, flipping the script on Tom Jones. Ian congratulates Tom on the milestone, and Tom reflects on the podcast's beginnings during lockdown when he started informal webinars about cricket. Encouraged to turn them into a podcast, Tom shares his gratitude for the journey and the support he's received along the way. This episode offers a quick look at how the podcast came to life and its growth to 100 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan coaches boys and girls in school and in clubs. He sees that as a coach your role Is to provide a supportive environment, be inclusive, use positive psychology, and empower the people you support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie is the leading run scorer in Dunstall CC's club history and a genuine club cricket legend. As a youngster he aspired to play professionally and although never quite releasing this dream he has always prided himself on trying his hardest to be the best version of himself on and off the pitch. He now advocates this as a central part of his coaching philosophy with all the kids he coaches

Growing up in Scotland was not the environment conducive to following a passion for cricket and yet it was for Barry. In fact he used this as inspiration for setting up a cricket club where there had never been one before. Listen more to Barry's fascinating story in this episode.

Sophie had her first experience of cricket aged 11 in school when Chris from Cheshire Cricket Board came and delivered some sessions.She was so inspired by this that she took up playing cricket in the county system which she is still involved in today. Having epilepsy she plays in the county disability squad and has made progress not just in terms of her own playing ability but also in terms of friends and personal ambitions to forge a career in the game.

Julian has been coaching for several decades already but is not afraid to still learn and this is how the story behind the creation of Runmaka came about.

Liv is still only 17 but has already got so much coaching experience having started when only 14. She does so much more than coaching at her club including scoring, All Stars and she is also the individual who started the club's first Women and Girls Section.

Rich has coached for ages but only really started in when in the armed forces.Since retiring he has coached not only in clubs, schools, CAGs but also with Gibraltar National Teams and has an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience which he was kind enough to dip into for us in this episode.

David has now been coaching for 25 years, 20 of which as his own boss. Complete Cricket International now delivers sessions in 50 schools, 40 clubs and not only runs coaching in the UK but also in USA.

Fin has played cricket for as long as he can remember. His biggest positive influences are his family and school head of cricket between whom have helped Fin love the game and learn so much more.

From starting playing garden cricket with the family in Hertfordshire to meeting an English Turf farmer in Spain to creating the junior cricket strategic arm of European Cricket Network with local schools in Andalusia. Jay pinches himself when he looks back on his journey in cricket

Played cricket for Lancs as a pro between the age of 18 and 26 but by his own admission didn't really live up to his potential.Came away from the game and moved into business but reconnected to the game after becoming a Personal Trainer.Became immersed in finding out more and more about the craft of coaching and ended up leading the ECB Level 4 Coaching Qual.Always remember to ask yourself as a coach:What is my purpose today? Is it to help a player develop skills or confidence?

Adnan will be known to many people already through his part in Andrew Flintoff's tv series Field of Dreams.What people won't know is how quickly he has immersed himself in the game and forged an ambition to make a career in the game since arriving in the UK from Afghanistan a little over three years ago.

Ian is a head coach for Oxted and Limpsfield CC who has dedicated most of his adult life to the development of youngsters at the clubs he has worked at.

Matty is a sixteen year old lad brought up in Hungary where he plays multiple sports including cricket. In this episode he tells us more about opportunities for cricket in Hungary in club and school as well as for the national team.

Qasim is the current Head Coach of Cricket in Kuwait

Karl is a former professional cricketer who has found coaching as his full time career after retiring. He is a massive believer in keeping the coaching of kids as unstructured as possible and keeping fun at the centre of every session. His goal now is to help kids want to continue to play cricket beyond school.

Will is still only 20 years of age but aged 11 he went on a cricket tour to Sri Lanka and came up with the idea of starting a charity whose purpose was to provide clothing and equipment to cricketers overseas who had nothing.In this episode we hear how the charity has grown and developed since then and what is in the pipeline for the future with Will very much at the helm as CEO

Chris is club junior coordinator at North Weald CC.Through his early involvement in coaching kids at the club he saw himself forging a career in teaching which he now does.Chris is very grateful to Bob Wood for his mentorship and stresses the importance of the kids having fun and enjoying themselves when they practise. Seeing the look on their faces when they enjoy their cricket is the thing that makes all the investment in time so worth it.Chris's coaching mantra is all about:Dealing with the cause not the symptom Have a lot of patienceAsk good questionsIntuitionKeep things simple.

Sara is by her own admission not very outgoing and quite shy. In cricket she found a safe place to be herself and for it to become her second home.As she became more involved in coaching she realised how cricket helps interaction between boys and girls and she has done so much to use cricket to help people's communities for the better and to help other women to take on a coaching role.

Liam is the Head Coach of Brazil Cricket Women's team and still pinches himself when he wakes up each morning and reflects on this. When he looks back at his cricket coaching journey which started back at a university he still finds it amazing how the game has taken him to South America to be one of the key stakeholders in helping the game grow and in doing so create so much good for the community.

Chris is Chairman of cricket and second team captain at Adwalton Cricket and Athletics Club in Yorkshire. He sees his role as being a custodian of the game and in this episode he describes how he goes about creating a safe place for kids to play and developing an environment where they feel at home.We also hear about the loan system in place in the cricket league system around Adwalton which enables clubs to work together to enable players to play more cricket.

Amy is the Mum of two cricket mad sons who play 4-5 times a week in the Summer. In this episode Amy gives us an insight into her world of how she manages her time and balances everything at home.

Dan has undertaken the role of club junior coordinator and in doing so has taken it upon himself to develop a culture that prioritised togetherness and community. A definite must listen for all club cricket junior coaches and coordinators.

Episode 76 with Asif Mujtaba. How Asif having reached the top of the game in representing his country Pakistan found the love of coaching and after loving to USA got immersed in coaching the youth of Texas.

Graham started his career in accountancy but after ten years felt the need for a change. Ten years on he is working in Further Education and helping young adults with their cricket and their career options as well as coaching juniors in a local club.

How to start your cricket journey in Brazil and see how far reaching the sport is in providing education and sport to many who previously had neither

Dom is in his GCSE year at Charterhouse School and is part of then Sussex County Age Group Pathway. It is fascinating to hear his thoughts on what drives him to become better as a youngster who plays school, county and club cricket.

Jenny Thompson is driven by the purpose of sharing stories about women in society and through cricket. This has inspired her to travel the world starting with the 54 countries that have an ICC ranking for women's cricket. What she has witnessed and observed first hand are amazing examples of people introducing cricket to kids where before they had nothing and in this episode we hear some wonderful examples of this.

Itai is such a wonderful role model for young cricketers under his care. He sees cricket as much more than a game in which you bat and bowl. He understands the importance of enabling kids to have fun through playing sport and goes far beyond this to show them the important life skills it teaches kids as well.

Ross grew up in Zimbabwe and played cricket at school from the age of five. The education system in the mid 1990s prioritised sport from junior school through high school and presented so many wonderful experiences for youngsters like Ross to develop a passion for sport.

Henry is a coach with a great breadth of experience in Australia and the Uk who is motivated by the aim to positively influence a young person's life through the medium of cricket. In this episode he talks about the challenges faced by remote small rural towns in New South Wales re getting more kids into cricket and compares this to his experiences in the UK to date.

Yusuf is a people developer and a leader with a great heart. In his time as a cricket coach developer he has helped hundreds of people build that inner belief that they can make a positive difference to others as he sees something in them that they don't see themselves. A really uplifting conversation.

Mark Cupitt is the CEO of The Lord's Taverners and is passionate about demonstrating the inclusiveness of cricket through the community programmes the Charity delivers across the country. He acknowledges the challenges that the charity faces but sees that the way forward is through purposeful collaboration and a commitment to change organisational culture in a positive way.

Darren is a self- confessed cricket lover who plays, umpires, analyses and coaches the game. He has a real passion for helping others enjoy the game as much as he does and a real instinct for seeing skill and ability in everyone.

In his final talk with me Chad runs through his reflections of all the key component parts of his strategy to grow Ealing CC Junior Cricket Section. He shares what went well and what didn't across a number of different projects