Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

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  Episode 180 with Patrick William-Powlett on how he got involved with South Shields CC and helped them grow their junior membership 14.08.2026 38мин

  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 southshieldscricketclub@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  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 07.08.2026 30мин

  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
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  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 31.07.2026 33мин

  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
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  Episode 177 with Chris Morgan on the importance of successioning junior club cricketers into senior cricket as second eleven captain 24.07.2026 32мин

  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
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  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 17.07.2026 39мин

  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
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  Episode 175 with Samara Afzal on how a supportive Father allowed her to continue playing cricket when others said it was not allowed 10.07.2026 37мин

  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
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  Episode 174 with Andre Burger on how and why he set up Neuro Batting as a focus for his coaching in Australia 03.07.2026 40мин

  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
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  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 26.06.2026 42мин

  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
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  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 19.06.2026 40мин

  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
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  Episode 171 with Paddy Rathbone on how to create the right environment for the players you coach is so important 12.06.2026 35мин

  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
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  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 05.06.2026 37мин

  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
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  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 29.05.2026 34мин

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  Episode 168 with Min Patel; how prioritising fielding with young players is a priority at Kent Cricket 22.05.2026 34мин

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  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 15.05.2026 38мин

  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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  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 08.05.2026 38мин

  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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  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. 01.05.2026 31мин

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  Episode 164 with Jenny Wilkes on how women's football's loss is women's cricket's gain 24.04.2026 35мин

  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 Corbridge CC and is now looking for ward to getting stuck into coaching this season for the first time too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  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 17.04.2026 33мин

  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
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  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 10.04.2026 36мин

  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 Sunday Management team Hugh ensures that he takes this approach with the juniors as they take their first step into senior cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  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 03.04.2026 36мин

  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 cricket game whether that be an 8 year old or a 60 year old, whether you are in the recreational game, at school or a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices