Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

2 Oct 2026 · 30 min

Episode 187 with Mariyaam Mirza on how a promising pursuit of tennis led to playing and coaching cricket....

Mariyaam grew up in Lahore where she enjoyed tennis and horse riding. She played gully cricket too but it wasnt until she came to the UK that she started playing club cricket and subsequently started coaching. She now coaches women and girls cricket and absolutely loves it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Sep 2026 · 35 min

Episode 186 with Matt Bremner on how playing led to coaching and how coaching led to founding NetCaptain

Matt played prem cricket in Victoria and then found coaching as a calling. He is now Head Coach of Fitzroy Doncaster CC who play prem cricket in Victoria and is also the co-founder of NetCaptain which is an app that sorts out all the management and administration and comms for coaches. As a coach Matt believes massively in giving players autonomy and allowing them to explore things for themselves and every session needs to have PURPOSE and INTENSITY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Episode 185 with Ollie Patmore on how much he loves coaching cricket at school, club and with his girlfriend

Ollie is a PE teacher who loves sport. Cricket is a real passion for him and he sees his coaching as a means to give back to the game that has given him so much. His coaching approach is one that believes in not over coaching but allowing players to feel good about themselves and to always focus on the next ball more than the last one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Episode 184 with Nicolas Whitelaw on how coaching has given him a different perspective on the game he has loved playing since the age of 6

Nicolas has played to a very high standard of cricket in South Africa (all the way to the SA Lions standard) and still plays Prem cricket now. He started coaching aged just 18 in a school and today coaching is his full time vocation since founding Top Gun Cricket Academy. His coaching philosophy is all about helping players foster a real love for the game and keep learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Sep 2026 · 44 min

Episode 183 with Shaun Brown on how forty years of coaching has continued to fill him with passion for his craft

Shaun says coaching is not about qualifications: its about the positive difference you make with players and I would agree with him. Shaun has been making a positive difference for over 40 years. Based in Melbourne, Australia where most of his coaching programmes and camps are located but taking tours to New Zealand, India and England Shaun has a wide programme offer which helps develop hundreds of young cricketers each year. What Shaun also has is an extensive network of people he knows in the game many of whom have played the game right up to International level and he makes use of this…

28 Aug 2026 · 36 min

Episode 182 with Nik Badkundri on how he is aiming to make the mental side of cricket accessible to any player or coach or parent

Nik grew up in India playing cricket like most kids and now lives in Australia practising as a mental performance coach for cricketers, their coaches and parents. He frames his approach within 4 principle concepts of: 1. Understanding internal pressure 2. Understanding the flow/zone when Skill meets Challenge 3. Understanding the fears that players have 4. Understanding the triggers that pre-empt fears/behaviours/reactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Aug 2026 · 41 min

Episode 181 with Shaun Siegert on how three coaching principles defines how he coaches

Shaun has been coaching top players from around the globe for over two decades including the likes of Joe Root. In that time he has based his approach on stripping things back to basics and looking for a pplayer's stickability. Over time he has created a coaching philosophy that focuses on three key principles: 1. Make players uncomfortable 2. Find a Way 3. Develop the person Shaun is also a great believer in encouraging players to reflect on their learnings from practice and matches. At the end of the day, Shaun coaches because he wants to be the person he never had as a youngster growing…

14 Aug 2026 · 38 min

Episode 180 with Patrick William-Powlett on how he got involved with South Shields CC and helped them grow their junior membership

Patrick did not get involved with cricket until the age of 28 when he was asked to help make up the numbers for a second eleven match. However he was immediately taken in by the club the people and the environment so much so that when he was appointed as club chair he made it his mission to grow the junior section and that is exactly what has happened. By listening to this episode you will get to hear more about the what and the how and if you would then like to find out more please email Patrick at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

7 Aug 2026 · 30 min

Episode 179 with Johnny Roberts on how starting to play cricket for the first time aged 11 inspired him to get coaching by the age of 17 and start up his own coaching company aged just 21

Johnny is one of those coaches who just wants to make cricket accessible and affordable to everyone. Living in a part of the North East of England where affordability is one of the most significant drivers re participation in sport Johnny has made great strides in supporting individuals and families in getting into cricket. For more info on what he does, where and when please check out www.jonnyscricketcoaching.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Jul 2026 · 34 min

Episode 178 with Seb Connor on his experience of setting up his own coaching business which is all about giving skills to youngsters to help them become better individuals

Seb started working with Kira Chathli at Surrey on the women and girls' pathway and has made it his mission to help coach in this area of the game and so founded Next Level Cricket Academy in Dulwich. He is now looking to create a model for week long coaching camps which he can take anywhere in the world. His philosophy of "less is more" is central to his coaching approach alongside very specific focus on details he believes will add value to players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Jul 2026 · 33 min

Episode 177 with Chris Morgan on the importance of successioning junior club cricketers into senior cricket as second eleven captain

Chris has been a player, coach, a scorer, a captain and now an umpire all at Ponteland CC in Northumberland. Over time he has coached and supported many junior cricketers develop their game and move into senior cricket. Today he is doing more umpiring and in this episode he share what he observes about the younger players in games he officiates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jul 2026 · 40 min

Episode 176 with Sam Heazlett on how being self aware from a young age has helped him play cricket professionally and forge a career as a coach too

Sam is by his own definition a reserved, quietly spoken and reflective individual but with strong motivation to get better as a person and a competitive determination to do as well as he can on and off the cricket field. He is also a fully qualified physio so has a number of roles within the game but the coaching is where he really thrives. He has clearly worked out his values as a coach and stays true to these with all the players he coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Jul 2026 · 37 min

Episode 175 with Samara Afzal on how a supportive Father allowed her to continue playing cricket when others said it was not allowed

Samara remembers playing cricket with her brothers growing up with great pleasure but if it had not been for her supportive Dad she may never have played cricket again and therefore not got involved in coaching and other areas of the game. She now is a coach of junior and women's cricket and is also a Trustee of Cricket Wales all this alongside her full time profession as a GP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Jul 2026 · 41 min

Episode 174 with Andre Burger on how and why he set up Neuro Batting as a focus for his coaching in Australia

Andre originates from South Africa but has lived in Australia for a while where he played and has coached for a number of years. Over time he saw a gap in the market to set up what he calls the Neuro Batting Program and this is the main focus for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Jun 2026 · 43 min

Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Darius and Daniel are 19 year old twin brothers from Barbados who have been brought up with cricket since the age of four. They have experienced schooling in the UK at Kings Bruton and Scarborough College and now are doing well in the coaching and playing arenas. Both have ambition to continue to improve themselves through the game and both have hunger to achieve but with slightly different approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jun 2026 · 41 min

Episode 172 with Darryl Rebbetts on how a love of the game combined with a desire to help create opportunities for kids to enjoy sport through education has shaped Darryl's life

Darryl loves the team and individual dynamics of cricket and has played since he was 10 years old. After finishing University and going into PE teaching he has found how much he loves helping children of all abilities enjoy sport and cricket. He is a massive believer in volume practice and showing visual feedback to players as a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jun 2026 · 35 min

Episode 171 with Paddy Rathbone on how to create the right environment for the players you coach is so important

Paddy has built up a wealth of experience in and around junior cricket from his tenure as Chair of Percy Main CC and coach at South Northumberland CC. He is also the Father of two sporty sons one of whom absolutely loves his cricket so he has this dimension added to his cv as Dad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jun 2026 · 37 min

Episode 170 with Ian Reece how as a coach he prioritises building rapport with the players he coaches and also values the subject of feedback

Ian is a sports psych who is from and lives in Barbados. Ian is a passionate, caring cricket coach who focuses a lot on building the confidence in the athletes he supports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 May 2026 · 35 min

Episode 169 with Arsalan Khalid: how cricket became a safe haven and social hub for Arsalan in Ireland having moved there from Pakistan aged 19

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22 May 2026 · 34 min

Episode 168 with Min Patel; how prioritising fielding with young players is a priority at Kent Cricket

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15 May 2026 · 39 min

Episode 167 with Henry Thorpe on how he brings positive energy to every session he runs and in doing so helps deliver the best hour for a young cricketer each week

Despite loving the game of ricket from a very young age Henry didnt think he was great at it or anything else until he realised he was good with people. He now really loves coaching with Surrey and with In Touch Cricket Academy from which he has developed his own philosophy for coaching: 1. Physical: transfer your weight as a batter staying strong and balanced 2. Meta physical: absorb every failure and decide how you will respond 3. Resilience: rid ourselves of false beliefs and re-frame! He enjoys bringing positive energy to each session + keeping things simple. Learn more about your ad…

8 May 2026 · 38 min

Episode 166 with Faisal Shahid on how an authentically caring approach to helping others led to coaching finding him some time after taking a break from the game

Faisal worked his was through all the age groups with Worcestershire CCC and got a first year contract only then to find that nerves got the better of him. He did carry on playing for a few years but then took a break away from cricket and in this period found out more about himself and what he liked and from this point forwards he got on a pathway to discover coaching. He places significant importance on helping a player feel confident and starts from a perspective about caring for every player that he comes into contact with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

1 May 2026 · 32 min

Episode 165 with Shiv Hustler on how a random meeting at a cricket match led to her working in the county age group system with Kent Cricket.

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24 Apr 2026 · 36 min

Episode 164 with Jenny Wilkes on how women's football's loss is women's cricket's gain

Jenny is the youngest of three daughters and remembers with great fondness how she was always playing sport with her Dad as a young girl. Very quickly Jenny found her way in football progressing from her local club side in the Tyne Valley to the Newcastle Utd FC Women's Academy to the England junior environment and then injury got in the way and she decided to move on from football. What she didn't expect was that cricket would be the sport that would fill the void and provide her with so much contentment and mental wellbeing. She is very grateful to cricket and to the people she has met at…

17 Apr 2026 · 33 min

Episode 163 with Sab Muthusamy on how a lifelong love of the game has led to coaching his club U15s, starting a cricket podcast and a touring team all in 2026

Sab has always been interested in cricket. He grew up playing in the back garden and went on to enjoy playing junior club cricket in North Wales before stepping into the senior ranks and remaining steadfast in his pursuit of success. To the present day and he has managed to move in to coaching the club U15s, captain the third team and at the same time start his first venture in to podcasts with Clean Bowled and launch a Men's Touring Team called Nomadic Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Apr 2026 · 37 min

Episode 162 with Hugh Fort how the uniqueness, the nuances and inclusiveness of cricket have made Hugh a lifelong lover of the game of cricket

From playing cricket in the back garden as a young boy to the present day as a 40+ year old village cricketer looking forward to the upcoming season Hugh has always been hooked by the game . He by his own admission has never been a great cricketer but he has always enjoyed the uniqueness of cricket and the fact that on a Sunday afternoon you can have individuals spanning five different decades playing together! He remembers with great fondness his most influential coach as a junior called Eddie whom he recollects as being kind and humble and now in his capacity as a member of the club's…

3 Apr 2026 · 37 min

Episode 161 with Callum Jackson on how having started a career in county cricket he went on to forge a career in coaching and PT and founded New Era Training (NET) which offers a quite unique environment for its clients to practise in

Callum went through all the junior CAG programmes with Sussex after which he was offered a first pro contract and represented England U19s alongside Ben Duckett and others. Callum then started to coach at high end academies in the UK and Abu Dhabi alongside which he worked as a qualified PT for high net worth clients in London and from these two experiences Callum formed the idea of NET. Soon after opening its doors for the first time he welcomed Jos Buttler to NET's premises and this got him off to a flying start on social media. NET caters for everyone who wants to come and practice their…

27 Mar 2026 · 34 min

Episode 160 with Dan Creasey on how a personal dislike of the game as a boy turned into a hunger to want to make cricket more exciting for youngsters

Dan openly admits he found cricket unexciting and dull up to the age of 14 but believes this helped him create the desire to do all he can to make the game more fun and entertaining through a coaching philosophy steeped in making the game competitive for boys and girls. Also he tells the story of how watching Hepmeyer bat for the West Indies gave him the idea of setting up Calypso Cricket which is a thriving cricket coaching business which Dan leads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Mar 2026 · 34 min

Episode 159 with Zach Lion-Cachet on how keeping cricket more as a hobby growing up led to it becoming his career

Zach always wanted to become a pro footballer and from the age of six to seventeen was at Southampton's Academy. During that time he played cricket with his mates as a hobby which he loved but not obsessing about it becoming a career....and then all this changed when he was offered a contract by Sussex and then really got stuck into improving his game with the help of Gary Kirsten. From here he gets selected for the Netherlands International side with whom he has just played in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 188 with Neil Dutton on how the importance of a junior cricket coach being captain of the club fourth team helps with junior successioning into senior cricket

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Episode 187 with Mariyaam Mirza on how a promising pursuit of tennis led to playing and coaching cricket....

Episode 186 with Matt Bremner on how playing led to coaching and how coaching led to founding NetCaptain

Episode 185 with Ollie Patmore on how much he loves coaching cricket at school, club and with his girlfriend

Episode 184 with Nicolas Whitelaw on how coaching has given him a different perspective on the game he has loved playing since the age of 6

Episode 183 with Shaun Brown on how forty years of coaching has continued to fill him with passion for his craft

Episode 182 with Nik Badkundri on how he is aiming to make the mental side of cricket accessible to any player or coach or parent

Episode 181 with Shaun Siegert on how three coaching principles defines how he coaches

Episode 180 with Patrick William-Powlett on how he got involved with South Shields CC and helped them grow their junior membership

Episode 179 with Johnny Roberts on how starting to play cricket for the first time aged 11 inspired him to get coaching by the age of 17 and start up his own coaching company aged just 21

Episode 178 with Seb Connor on his experience of setting up his own coaching business which is all about giving skills to youngsters to help them become better individuals

Episode 177 with Chris Morgan on the importance of successioning junior club cricketers into senior cricket as second eleven captain

Episode 176 with Sam Heazlett on how being self aware from a young age has helped him play cricket professionally and forge a career as a coach too

Episode 175 with Samara Afzal on how a supportive Father allowed her to continue playing cricket when others said it was not allowed

Episode 174 with Andre Burger on how and why he set up Neuro Batting as a focus for his coaching in Australia

Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Episode 172 with Darryl Rebbetts on how a love of the game combined with a desire to help create opportunities for kids to enjoy sport through education has shaped Darryl's life

Episode 171 with Paddy Rathbone on how to create the right environment for the players you coach is so important

Episode 170 with Ian Reece how as a coach he prioritises building rapport with the players he coaches and also values the subject of feedback

Episode 169 with Arsalan Khalid: how cricket became a safe haven and social hub for Arsalan in Ireland having moved there from Pakistan aged 19

Episode 168 with Min Patel; how prioritising fielding with young players is a priority at Kent Cricket

Episode 167 with Henry Thorpe on how he brings positive energy to every session he runs and in doing so helps deliver the best hour for a young cricketer each week

Episode 166 with Faisal Shahid on how an authentically caring approach to helping others led to coaching finding him some time after taking a break from the game

Episode 165 with Shiv Hustler on how a random meeting at a cricket match led to her working in the county age group system with Kent Cricket.

Episode 164 with Jenny Wilkes on how women's football's loss is women's cricket's gain

Episode 163 with Sab Muthusamy on how a lifelong love of the game has led to coaching his club U15s, starting a cricket podcast and a touring team all in 2026

Episode 162 with Hugh Fort how the uniqueness, the nuances and inclusiveness of cricket have made Hugh a lifelong lover of the game of cricket

Episode 161 with Callum Jackson on how having started a career in county cricket he went on to forge a career in coaching and PT and founded New Era Training (NET) which offers a quite unique environment for its clients to practise in

Episode 160 with Dan Creasey on how a personal dislike of the game as a boy turned into a hunger to want to make cricket more exciting for youngsters

Episode 159 with Zach Lion-Cachet on how keeping cricket more as a hobby growing up led to it becoming his career

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