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The Cricket Mentoring Podcast

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The Cricket Mentoring Podcast shares the stories of professional players & coaches plus our aspiring online community members who are on the journey to becoming their best both on and off the field. Thanks to The Cricket Mentoring Community, our global online community platform, we mentor thousands

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 45 min
Latest: 26 Jun 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

26 Jun 2026 · 14 min

3 Habits That Separate ELITE CRICKETERS From Everyone Else

Mish and Liam deep dive into the habits that top performing cricketers use in order to constantly improve and maximise their game. These aren't complicated, but most club players never think about them. 🧠 Master your mental game with our mindset course: https://cricketmentoring.com/mindset-mastery/ 🌏 Join our online cricket development community: https://cricketmentoring.com/global-community/ 🇮🇳 Join us on our India cricket tour: https://cricketmentoring.com/india-tour/ 🤝 Be trained by us in-person or online: https://cricketmentoring.com/contact/

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E92 · 19 Jun 2026 · 45 min
The Mental Routine That Will TRANSFORM Your Game - The 4 R's
📲 Download our free 4Rs Mental Routine Guide: https://cricketmentoring.com/mental-routine-guide/ 🧠 Master your mental game with our mindset course: https://cricketmentoring.com/mindset-mastery/ 🌏 Join our online cricket development community: https://cricketmentoring.com/global-community/ 🇮🇳 Join us on our India cricket tour: https://cricketmentoring.com/india-tour/ 🤝 Be trained by us in-person or online: https://cricketmentoring.com/contact/
E91 · 10 Feb 2026 · 31 min
Why some players "make it" and some don't
We recieved a message from a player at the recent ICC U19 world cup being held in Africa, around their mindset and their takeaways from the Mindset Mastery course. Scolls explains the 6 pillars of success that athletes need to become successful cricketers!In this episode we discuss: - The importance of mindset in cricket. - What are the 6 pillars of success? - How elite players focus on the 6 pillars of success. - Understanding how to improve your game! - The skills that high-performing athletes use to improve! Plus a whole lot more!
3 Feb 2026 · 30 min
How a Big Bash team prepares for a final + What makes Steve Smith so special
Scolls was recently invited to work alongside the Sydney Sixers as they prepared for the upcoming their upcoming finals matches against the Perth Scorchers! From being in the team talks to throwing balls to world-class, international players!In this episode we discuss: - Individual player preperations at the elite level. - What it is like throwing balls to Steve Smith & Babar Azam! - Team training + coaching support at professional organisations. - How the best players handle the pressure and occassion of big matches. - The mental skills that high-performing athletes use. Plus a whole lot…
E90 · 27 Nov 2025 · 30 min
The state of Spin Bowling in Australia | Spin Bowling Podcast Ep 6
In this episode we discuss: * The conditions of pitches in Australian cricket and how that's impacting spinners * How the toss affects spinners in Australian domestic cricket * Why the defensive qualities of spinners are really important and why spinners have to have a defence first mindset * How the game is different for spinners now compared to 10-15 years ago Plus a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy it spinners!
E89 · 26 Oct 2025 · 30 min
Mindset for Spin Bowling - When to attack and when to defend | The Spin Bowling Podcast Ep 5
Mindset for Spin Bowling - When to attack and when to defend | The Spin Bowling Podcast Ep 5 As a spinner it's so important to know when to attack and when to defend. In this Episode of The Spin Bowling Podcast we explore the difference between having an attacking mindset and a defensive mindset.
E88 · 11 Oct 2025 · 35 min
The difference between Sidespin & Overspin | The Spin Bowling Podcast Episode 4
In this episode we speak about the difference between sidespin and overspin as a spin bowler. Howie shares examples including: How he witnessed Steve O'Keefe prepare to bowl in India which lead to him taking 12 for 70 odd in the first test of that series. Ravi Ashwin's adjustment to bowl in Australia Todd Murphy's 7 wickets on Test Debut More We hope you enjoy this episode!
E87 · 26 Sep 2025 · 35 min
Leg Spin Technical Fundamentals | The Spin Bowling Podcast Ep 3
This episode focuses on the Spin Bowling Podcast we focus on the Technical Fundamentals of Leg Spin and how it's different to finger spin. In this episode, we discuss: The 8 key technical fundamentals The different categories of leg-spinners and what separates them Why some leg-spinners mature later How speed impacts revolutions and why that impacts what type of spinner you are How Shane Warne meant Australia produced "a lot of mildly accurate leg-spinners who didn't spin the ball enough." The impact of T20 on leg-spin A lot more We hope you enjoy this episode.
E86 · 19 Sep 2025 · 28 min
Technical Fundamentals of the World’s Best Finger Spinners | The Spin Bowling Podcast Episode 2
🎙️ Technical Fundamentals of the World’s Best Finger Spinners | Spin Bowling Podcast Ep 2 Welcome to Episode 2 of our Spin Bowling Podcast Series with expert spin coach Craig Howard (Howie). In this episode, we dive deep into the Technical Pillar of spin bowling, focusing on the fundamentals of finger spin — specifically off-spin and left-arm orthodox bowling. Howie has studied the techniques of the world’s greatest finger spinners over the past 50 years — including Nathan Lyon, Graeme Swann, Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Daniel Vettori, Rangana Herath, and Saqlain Mushtaq.…
E85 · 11 Sep 2025 · 37 min
Characteristics of the World’s Best Spin Bowlers | Spin Bowling Podcast Ep 1
We're super excited to launch the Spin Bowling Podcast Series with one of the world's best spin bowling coaches Craig Howard. In this first episode of the series, Howie shares the Characteristics of the world’s best Spin Bowlers that he's seen in person having worked with some of the world's best male and female spinners including: Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa, Mitch Swepson, Ashton Agar, Todd Murphy, Amelia Kerr, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Dunith Wellalage, Prabath Jayasuriya, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana. Who's Craig Howard? Howie is a former teammate of Shane Warne and has…
E84 · 24 May 2025 · 53 min
The Cricket Kid - Social Media Starboy
In this episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast, Scolls has a chat with social media sensation Jackson "The Cricket Kid" Bentley and his Dad
E83 · 21 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Cameron Merchant - Managing Mental Health and Cricket
In this episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast, Scolls is lucky enough to sit down with former professional cricketer and mental health activist Cameron Merchant.
E82 · 10 Apr 2025 · 11 min
You Can Achieve Your Cricket Dreams. Here’s How:
Are you ready to take your cricket to the next level? In this video, Scolls shares his personal experience of making his professional debut at Lords and how he struggled with mindset and emotions before the game. To become a successful cricketer, you need to master the 6 Pillars of Success - technical, tactical, mental, emotional, physical and lifestyle. 🧠 - Mindset Mastery Online Course - https://cricketmentoring.com/mindset-mastery/ Purchase now to get an early-bird discount of 20% off! 🏋️‍♀️ Cricket Strength & Conditioning Programs -…
E81 · 21 Mar 2025 · 24 min
Ross Taylor - Become Your Best Through Your Love of the Game
In this episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast, Scolls has lucky enough to sit down with Kiwi great, Ross Taylor.
E80 · 20 Dec 2024 · 48 min
How Cricket District Built a Global Cricket Community | Toby Marriot & Jack Meacher
In this episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast, we chatted with the lads from Cricket District, one of the world's most popular cricket content creators and community. Toby Marriot and Jack Meacher talked to us about their cricket journeys, the story of Cricket District, and what's to come. This was an awesome chat with two guys that are doing amazing things for the promotion and growth of the sport!
E79 · 17 Dec 2024 · 40 min
The Plan to Combat the Indian Bowlers | Nathan McSweeney
In this podcast episode, we chatted with new Australian Test opener Nathan McSweeney. Nathan talked about facing India's bowling attack, his technique, routines & batting plans to overcome the India bowlers, and discusses what's allowed to him to go from a 'good grade player' to a Test cricketer. There's an unbelievable amount of value in this episode for all cricketers!
E78 · 27 Nov 2024 · 45 min
Balancing Motherhood with a Cricket Career | Laura Bailey
In this episode, we chat with Cricket Mentoring athlete and Kent all-rounder Laura Bailey. Laura talks us through her journey from cricket beginner to playing country cricket, and the challenges of pregnancy and balancing motherhood with playing cricket. Click here to watch on YouTube. Instagram: @laura_ann_bailey This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast is brought to you by, The Cricket Mentoring Community. I’m on a mission to help cricketers reach their potential by providing the mentoring I wish I had when I was a young pro. At Cricket Mentoring, we coach you on every aspect of your…
E77 · 12 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
What it takes to become a Test cricketer | James Bracey
James Bracey has played at the very highest level. The wicketkeeper-batter has played 2 Test Matches for England, along with 93 First-Class matches, 40 List A games and 68 T20s. In this episode, Scolls sits down with James and discusses his early cricket development, the joys of being selected for England and the lows of being dropped from the Test team. James also delves into the habits and training routines that have allowed him to reach the very top of the game. There's a load of value in this episode for all cricketers wanting to get the best out of themselves. Click here to watch on…
E76 · 24 Oct 2024 · 54 min
How to Score 100s...The Mindset & Game Plans of scoring 3 100s in a Row | Joel Curtis
Joel Curtis has scored 3 100s in a row for Perth Cricket Club in Western Australian Premier Cricket. We caught up with the Cricket Mentoring Athlete & Mentor to get inside his head and understand his mindset and game plans during this special period. Instagram: @joell_curtis This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast is brought to you by, The Cricket Mentoring Community. I’m on a mission to help cricketers reach their potential by providing the mentoring I wish I had when I was a young pro. At Cricket Mentoring, we coach you on every aspect of your game - technical, tactical, mental,…
E75 · 3 Sep 2024 · 46 min
Marie Kelly on Using Gratitude to Overcome Bad Form
Marie Kelly has been a professional cricketer for a number of years and recently represented the Northern Supercharges in the Women's Hundred Competition in England. in 2019, she captained Warwickshire to a first T20 Cup title. In this chat Marie shares how she gets anxious before matches and how a few technical tweaks and a shift in mindset from frustration to gratitude was the catalyst for her success earlier this season. There are some great lessons for all cricketers from a highly skilled and thoughtful cricketer who's played with and against the best female cricketers in the world.…
E74 · 22 Jul 2024 · 51 min
Corey Rocchiccioli: 'PROCESS Over OUTCOME' - The Most Insightful Chat We've EVER Had! (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this incredibly insightful conversation with Western Australia off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli, we covered the Mental, Emotional, Physical and Lifestyle pillars. We were absolutely blown away by the level of detail Corey goes to in his training and preparation, which allows him to manage his emotions and perform under pressure when it counts most out in the middle. This is comfortably the most valuable and insightful conversation we have ever had on The Cricket Mentoring Podcast! Instagram:@coreyrocc This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast is brought to you by, The Cricket…
E73 · 14 Jul 2024 · 52 min
Corey Rocchiccioli: From 4th Grade To "Off The Charts" & The Art Of Off-Spin (Part 1)
Corey Rocchiccioli is pushing to be Australia's next Test spinner having been the leading spin-bowler in Sheffield Shield cricket the past two seasons. But it's not been a straight-forward journey to become Western Australia's first choice spinner. At 18, 'Roc' was playing 4th grade and after changing grade clubs he was the 7th choice spinner at University CC. But through "being naive", a sheer love of cricket, curiosity and an incredible work ethic, Roc has become instrumental in Western Australia's back to back to back Sheffield Shield victories and is well and truly on the radar of the…
E72 · 16 Jun 2024 · 45 min
Liam Blackford: "You Could Lose Your Arm" - Staying Positive Through Major Adversity
Liam Blackford has always had a bright future in the game. He first represented Victoria and Under 12s and his junior career was filled with selection national team after national team all through the age groups. In 2019 alone, as a 15-year-old, he captained Victoria Country at the 15 & Under National Championships, represented the Cricket Australia Under 16s at the National Under 17 Championships, and then represented the Cricket Australia Under 18s at the National Under 19. Championships. He made his First Grade debut for Geelong as a 16-year-old and scored 97 on debut for Victoria in…
E71 · 9 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
Mental Skills In Sport: How To Stop Overthinking & Perform Under Pressure
"It is about really being in the moment, being in the now. Because once you're there, the whole world sort of can change." In this episode, we are joined by two mental performance experts, Katie Page and Nik Badkundri to discuss the importance of mindset and mental skills in sport. Katie and Nik both have a lot of experience helping athletes across a range of sports and share their personal stories, experiences and the techniques they teach athletes to help them perform at their best and reach their full potential. We hope you enjoy this episode. This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast…
E70 · 2 Jun 2024 · 58 min
Adam Voges: The Art Of Coaching, The IPL & Building A Sustainable Winning Culture
Adam Voges had an exceptional career as a player and in a short time as a coach, has already achieved some remarkable things. His Western Australian team have won both the Sheffield Shield Title and One Day Cup for the past 3 seasons while the Perth Scorchers won back to back titles meaning his teams have won 8 of the last 9 domestic trophies. This success has inevitably meant 'Vogesy' is expected to be the next coach of Australia by many people in the know. This was an awesome chat about Vogesy's coaching career, his coaching philosophies, coaching in the recent IPL, building a sustainable…
E69 · 26 May 2024 · 43 min
Josh Philippe: Moving states & What it's like to bat with Steve Smith
Josh Philippe is an absolute legend, on and off the field. He first came on our podcast back in December 2018 and has been a CM Ambassador, athlete and good friend ever since. In this episode, Josh tells us about his move from WA to NSW, his match day routine, an insight into Virat Kolhi, Steve Smith & ABD, the US Major League, Playing in the IPL and much more. Instagram: @joshphilippe This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast is brought to you by, The Cricket Mentoring Community. I’m on a mission to help cricketers reach their potential by providing the mentoring I wish I had when I was…
E67 · 11 Nov 2022 · 17 min
”It All Starts in the Mind” - Why England Dominated India
Senior mentor Scolls chats to Andrew Walton about where he believes England won and India lost last night's T20 World Cup Semi Final, as we believe there are some good lessons for all cricketers. Hopefully you find it interesting and valuable to help you in your own game. In this chat, Waldo asks Scolls: 1. Where did India fail to set up achieving a better score?2. How did England use their bowling structure to their advantage?3. Describe the intent and planning that England applied to the chase? We hope you enjoy this analysis. To join our online community of cricketers, coaches and…
E66 · 2 Nov 2022 · 43 min
The Mindset & Plans to Score Hundreds | The CM Show Ep 9
Play cricket in the UK this summer: https://www.cricketmentoring.com/uk-2023 Joel Curtis comes into the CM Show studio after his breakout English season where he amassed 1242 runs! He discusses his mindset to bat for long periods and make hundred after hundred while maintaining mental freshness, along with a lot more gems for all aspiring cricketers. Cheers for tuning in legends!
E65 · 25 Mar 2022 · 51 min
Is Khawaja the Best Batter in the World Right Now? | The CM Show Ep 8
This week, Scolls and Reedy are back to discuss Teague Wyllie's first-class debut and what it means to have been a part of Teague's journey. They also discuss who they think is the best batter in the world, in an enthralling conversation. Thanks for tuning in legends!
E64 · 15 Mar 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Teague Wyllie - Lessons from the World Cup | The CM Show Ep 7
This week, the lads are joined by CM athlete Teague Wyllie, who discusses his time at the Under 19 World Cup, lessons he's learnt and how he sees his cricket progressing in the coming years. We hope you enjoy legends!

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