Tag: Coaching

A collection of articles exploring ideas, themes, and experiences from across Cricket Mind Online.

Not Everyone Will Make It. But Anyone Can Make It

Faisal Shahid shares powerful lessons on confidence, setbacks, parents and the long-term development of young cricketers.
What Talent Pathways Really Get Wrong About Young Cricketers

Ben Silver explores talent pathways, messy practice, and why long-term development matters more than early selection success.
Why Players Stay in Cricket — And Why So Many Still Leave

A thoughtful conversation on confidence, pressure and belonging — and why players continue playing cricket or quietly leave the game.
Why Nets Don’t Always Lead to Runs in Matches

Why strong winter training doesn’t always translate into strong match performances — and what players can learn from that.
Spin Bowling Isn’t the Problem. The Way We Coach It Is.

A thoughtful look at why spin bowling struggles may reflect coaching environments, not player ability.
Cricket Doesn’t Stop When the Game Ends

Five listener questions that reveal the pressure, emotion and complexity behind the modern cricket experience.
The Future of Women’s Cricket

Former England cricketer Laura MacLeod reflects on the growth of women’s cricket and how the next generation can thrive.
Personality vs Character

A powerful conversation with John Neal exploring personality, character and what truly drives behaviour under pressure in cricket.
Batting, Belief and Individual Difference

A thoughtful conversation with Alistair Maiden on batting philosophy, adaptability and what truly develops great players.
Fast bowling, unpacked: Episode 3 of The Cricket Mind Podcast

A thoughtful discussion on fast bowling technique, workload, and the realities of sustaining performance over time.
Cricket Mind Podcast: Episode 2 is now available

Episode 2 of the Cricket Mind Podcast explores resilience in cricket, focusing on emotion, recovery, and staying in the game.
Introducing the Coach Partner Programme

Introducing a new values-led partnership for qualified cricket coaches working in long-term player development.
Cricket Mind Partners with the National Fast Bowling Academy

A new partnership with the National Fast Bowling Academy, integrating mindset education into elite fast bowling development.
Online Coach Workshops

A new series of online workshops designed to support thoughtful, reflective coaching conversations across the game.
Nathan Wood Joins The Cricket Analyst Podcast

A thoughtful conversation on mindset, pressure, and why the mental side of cricket now shapes performance at every level.
Cricket Leadership

Ego significantly impacts cricket leadership, influencing team culture and communication. Coaches must manage their own egos while developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence in players. By addressing ego, coaches can build empowered, cohesive teams and cultivate lasting success in cricket.
Mindset Coaching for Cricketers – What it is and How it Can Help

How mindset coaching helps cricketers build confidence, focus, emotional control and perform more clearly under pressure.
Video Analysis for Cricket

Harnessing video analysis in cricket transforms your training, boosting technical skills, tactical awareness, and psychological resilience. This innovation empowers players to refine techniques, understand strategies, and build confidence, positioning them for success in the competitive cricket landscape. Embrace the tech!
Cricket Mind Online Becomes Official Partner of HECC

Cricket Mind Online announces an official partnership with HECC, supporting player development alongside high-quality coaching environments.