From NSW-born international cricket hopeful to Port Adelaide assistant coach in Australia's highest profile sporting competition, Darren Reeves is leading a remarkable life.

He smashed international bowlers around the park in India and then turned his focus to coaching Aussie Rules football where he took Glenelg to back-to-back premierships in the SANFL, the best state league competition in the country.

'Reeva' opens up on his coaching philosophies and how he made his super successful switch from cricket to footy.