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Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

Our UK Coaching 2023 Finalist podcast focuses on Junior Cricket Coaching and in it we hear from people who share a passion for developing the next generation of young cricketers. We will have guests from grassroots clubs, schools, district and county age group junior cricket. There will be guests who specialise in a certain age group, boys or girls, batting coaches, bowling, keeping, leadership, psychologists, parents, junior coordinators and many more.

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Episode 162 with Hugh Fort how the uniqueness, the...

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2026/04/10

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

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33:40

Episode 159 with Zach Lion-Cachet on how keeping...

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2026/03/20

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

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40:17

Episode 158 with Dan Such on how much loving the game...

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2026/03/13

Dan describes himself as one of those kids who was born already with a bat in hand! His first game was at the age of 8 but already he had been playing dawn til dusk with mates and was in love with the game.He played throughout the Worcester county age groups as a junior and then got into coaching before he went to Uni. From this point onwards he knew he wanted to coach more than anything and he has achieved this goal whilst balancing it alongside his role at Uni of Worcester where he lectures on

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34:31

Episode 154 with Adam Trunk on how he is about to...

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2026/02/15

Adam grew up playing cricket in the streets around his home with mates. He joined his local club in Leeds, Alwoodley aged 5 and fell in love with the game and the place straight away. He overcame a nasty knee injury aged 15 which led to multiple operations and this led to him starting to coach for the first time which he found equally rewarding. From this point forwards he found his way into education and teaching whilst still coaching and is now at the forefront of an opportunity that will see

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34:54

Episode 152 with Gary Hector Founder of Fathom...

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2026/01/30

Gary has experience of starting up and taking to market a tech based business in the education sector. He is also a junior sports coach and parent of two sporty children.As a junior player with Somerset he recalls how he never really got the right feedback at the right time to help him kick on with his development as a player. As a parent of two children who love their sport he has witnessed countless occasions where the opportunity to provide insightful and impactful feedback has not been taken

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22:05

Episode 151 with me being questioned by Livo on...

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2026/01/23

This time last year Ian Livingston came on to chat with me about the inaugural coach development day in which I shared the background to the event, why I felt it was important and who was the day aimed towards. In this episode Livo asks me to share details of what is different this time around: slightly shorter day, different sessions, more partner organisations so lots for coaches to benefit from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:46

Episode 149 with David Digby how by giving coaching a...

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2026/01/09

David started playing cricket for the first time in his first year of senior school and immediately fell in love with it. He went on to captain the school's second eleven and joined Abberton CC where he tried coaching for the first time. This led to an introduction to coaching with Essex CAG juniors which is where he met his now business partner Brian.After a tough time with work over Lockdown David decided to jump into coaching full time and so co-created Centurion Community Cricket with Brian

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41:09

Episode 148 with Peter Minns, Performance Pathway...

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2026/01/02

In this episode we hear from Peter on how an initial trip to Kenya inspired him to pave a career path in coaching which then took him to South Africa before returning to the UK.He talks about the importance of ensuring that kids he coaches have fun, grow in confidence and learn more about themselves as individuals as well as the game. As someone who places as high value on developing himself and continuously learning he tries to bring this into his coaching too for the benefit of the kids. Learn

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40:40

Episode 142 with Sam Hunt on how by sharing resources...

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2025/11/21

CricFit specialise in providing S&C resource to amateur cricketers. Sam as its founder is someone with a strong background in the game, who grew up in the county age group junior ranks of Northants but fell out of love with cricket around the age of 16-17.Having spent time in NZ playing aged 18 Sam went to Uni in Sheffield and got stuck into his Sports Science degree and then Lockdown hit. During this time he shared some of his thoughts and ideas around cricket fitness online and this was the

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46:07

Episode 141 with Adi Birrell on how as a self...

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2025/11/14

Adi's first experience of coaching was in south African townships in 1986 where he wasn't a very popular figure simply because he was white. Post Mandela's release he got involved in coaching the Eastern Province youth from U13-18 and from there got into coaching at the top level of the game. He is from farming background and never played first class cricket so uses his love of the land and wildlife to help him create messages and build themes fit for purpose in cementing team values, develop

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32:22

Episode 139 with Phoebe Turner: how a competitive...

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2025/10/31

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34:38

Episode 136: How watching Ryan Sidebottom in the...

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2025/10/10

Mollie began her interest in cricket as a fan in the crowd at Headingley and Scarborough. Quickly this all changed as she was invited to a junior cricket academy and over that Winter she properly fell in love with the game. After being coached so positively she finds herself on a journey into the Yorkshire CCC junior age groups and from there to Chance to Shine where she coached for the first time and fell in love with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:25

Episode 134 with Gavin Levey on how a passion for...

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2025/09/26

This is a first for the podcast series as I chat with a high level coach from football to hear his story and find out the challenges he faces and the values he holds dear when it comes to supporting young players in the game.This is a great episode to listen to for all those recreational club cricket coaches many of whom will also coach other sports including football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:45

Episode 130 with Chris Partridge on how every aspect...

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2025/08/29

Chris shares loads of important soundbites including the importance of developing your ability to solve problems as a cricketer eg where and how to score a single and rotate the strike.He stresses the importance of knowing your audience as a coach and teacher and being able to adapt your approach according to their needs. He also shares this simple yet powerful coaching mantra: "Coach bowlers from the feet up + coach batters from the head down" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:40

Episode 125 with Stevie Gilmour: How to help take...

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2025/07/25

From the age of seven Stevie had a poster on his bedroom wall saying he wanted to play cricket for Scotland and by the age of 20 he realised this dream when he represented Scotland 4 times before dislocating his shoulder and struggling with his fitness thereafter.He studied Sports Science at University and went on to do a Masters in Performance Psych seeking the applied aspect of it and as a coach he looks to help take pressure off players, help them enjoy the game, express themselves and focus on

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36:05

Episode 123 with Madeleine Ward. How to get involved...

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2025/07/11

Madeleine first got involved with her local cricket club as a parent when her 7 year old son expressed an interest in playing. 30 years on she is Chair of a very successful junior section and in her time in this role has overseen and led on decisions which have considerably moved the junior section of the club forwards.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:59

Episode 117 with Andy Bennion: how to enable a club...

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2025/05/30

Benners took the lead in creating the strategy for growth within the club by developing a 10 year vision at the heart of which was growing the junior section in terms of both players and coaches.Over time he oversaw the junior numbers increase from 40 to 250 and the number of volunteer coaches triple by getting people on board with the plan and keeping this as the number one priority for Alvanley CC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:19

Episode 113 with Paul Shaw MD of Inside Leadership:...

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2025/05/02

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

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31:42

Episode 111 with Rachel Warrenger: how starting to...

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2025/04/18

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

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Episode 105 with Honor and Cat co-founders of Maiden...

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2025/03/07

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

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