Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

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Episode 192 with Daniel Lycett on how an interest in solving puzzles drew him towards the world of coaching and education

2026-11-0637:11

This episode will get your attention if you enjoy learning about coaching: Daniel talks about WayFinding, developing the right Culture in your environment, and developing an enjoyment of Movement. Overall what Daniel makes clear is the fact that he maintains a strong belief that as a coach we should believe in the children we coach more and in doing so allow them to be the ones who find solutions to challenges and conundrums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 191 with Monali Patel on how cricket shaped her and her career as a coach educator and developer for ICC in Canada

2026-10-3043:08

Aged fifteen it looked like cricket was turning its back on Monali only for an opportunity to arise out of the blue and from that moment onwards she has not looked back. Now in 2026 cricket is Monali's full time career in which she wears a number of hats including coach development and education in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 190 with Rob Jones on how his career as a pro cricketer has led to him wanting to give back to the game as a coach

2026-10-2344:07

Rob grew up with cricket from a very young age as far back as 3-4 years old taking a red cricket bat on holiday with his parents to Wales. Aged 10 he wrote on an A4 piece of paper that he wanted to become a pro cricketer and stuck it up on his wall. Aged 18 he played in the U19 world cup with England and two years later he received his first cap for Lancs. However by his own admission he never really fulfilled his potential as a batter in county cricket and so earlier this year decided to retire from the game and turn to coaching where he will start working with Glamorgan next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 189 with Marc Ellison on how a chat with another coach led Marc to finding a way to help others in the cricket club he was playing at in a better place

2026-10-1639:30

Marc first experienced coaching when he was appointed as the overseas pro aged 22 at Radcliffe CC in Notts coming over from New Zealand. He had been challenged to find a way to leave the club in a better place by his mentor at the time Mike Shrimpton and this is how he got involved with coaching others. He now focuses his time more specifically around helping players with the mental side of the game whether that be pre ball routines or diaphragmatic breathing and really loves this means of supporting other cricketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

2026-10-0935:53

Neil was a late starter to cricket but is now one of those individuals in club cricket who never sees a day go past when he is not down at the club in some capacity. He manages and coaches the U15s, is captain of the fourth team and is also Dad to two daughters who play U11 and U13 cricket respectively. In this episode Neil explains the importance of his role as captain in helping juniors step in to senior cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast