Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

Tom Jones

Cricket

Junior Cricket Coaching

Junior Cricket

Coaching

Youth Sports

Player Development

Sportsmanship

Coaching Philosophy

Bat For a Chance

Cricket School Project

European Cricket Network

Youth Development

South Africa

Girls' Empowerment

Cricket Equipment Donation

Hungary

Spain

Junior Cricket Development

Grassroots Cricket

London Tigers

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, p... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	147	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	CricketSports

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Episode 146 with Luke McLaughlin on how an introduction from a friend led to a coaching experience in Argentina

Luke grew up in a very sporty family and cricket was one of the sports he got introduced to very young.

He played cricket at school and remembers coaches and teachers who encouraged him to have fun when it came to sport.

Going to Uni he needed to f... more

19 Dec 2025 • 31 min

Episode 145: Coaching across cricket, rugby, football and rowing

A wonderful panel of guests representing the coaching and leadership community in Cricket (Dinesha Devnarain), Rowing (Cath Bishop), Football (Lewis Nightingale) and Rugby (Will Webster).

We hear each of the guests views on the following three quest... more

12 Dec 2025 • 57 min

Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Dane is a massive believer in how the culture and environment you create as a coach directly links to how players perform and behave. He has seen this first hand good and not so good as a player and now wants to ensure he does all he can to create t... more

5 Dec 2025 • 40 min

Episode 143 with Graeme West on how his first experience of coaching in schools in inner London provided him with the best foundation to grow as a coach

Graeme's first recollection of coaching in London was to a group of primary school kids on the fifth floor roof of a building in Hampstead!

Fast forward a few years and he is coaching in the nets with Middlesex academy and chatting with Toby Radford... more

28 Nov 2025 • 39 min

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Recent Guests

Dane Vilas

Former professional cricketer and current coach.

Episode: Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Graeme West

Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland.

Cricket Ireland

Episode: Episode 143 with Graeme West on how his first experience of coaching in schools in inner London provided him with the best foundation to grow as a coach

Sam Hunt

Founder of CricFit, specializing in strength and conditioning for amateur cricketers.

CricFit

Episode: Episode 142 with Sam Hunt on how by sharing resources about fitness for cricket in Lockdown led to him founding Cricfit

Jon Purdey

Chair of Eastbourne Cricket Club and Tournament Director of the Cricket District Premier League.

Eastbourne Cricket Club & Cricket District

Episode: Episode 140 with Jon Purdey on how as Chair of local club he has got behind Cricket District's pioneering junior cricket festival

Phoebe Turner

Professional cricketer with Durham and coach for Sesse Women and Girls

Durham; Sesse Women and Girls

Episode: Episode 139 with Phoebe Turner: how a competitive spirit and resilient mindset led to getting a first professional contract and playing in the Hundred.

Mollie Ovenden

Level 2 qualified ECB coach and regional head coach with the MCC Foundation

MCC Foundation

Episode: Episode 136: How watching Ryan Sidebottom in the stands led to a first opportunity to play which in turn led to her first experience of being coached

Will Webster

Founder of the Leadership Circle, coach of coaches in various sports, and cricket enthusiast.

Leadership Circle

Episode: Episode 135 with Will Webster how a school rugby coach inspired him to pursue coaching as a career and years later has seen this come to reality in Africa and Hong Kong

Gavin Levey

Experienced Academy Director and Coach specializing in professional football

Episode: Episode 134 with Gavin Levey on how a passion for learning and helping others improve themselves in football led to a career in the professional game for Gavin.

Jamie Lloyd

Founder of Cricket Unlocked and ICC Level 2 Coach

Cricket Unlocked

Episode: Episode 132 with Jamie Lloyd: how Jamie's wife encouraged him to get back to cricket after a 13 year break and a relocation from New Zealand to USA!

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Tom Jones

Host of a podcast focused on Junior Cricket Coaching, sharing insights and experiences from various coaching backgrounds and emphasizing the development of young cricketers.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings

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An absolute must listen for all junior cricket club coaches around the globe 👍👏🏏
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An absolute must listen for all junior cricket club coaches around the globe 👍👏🏏

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Apple Podcasts	#193	United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#92	United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#94	Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#57	Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#181	Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#19	United Arab Emirates/Sports/Cricket

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Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Q: What have you kind of brought into your coaching that you have learned from your experience as a player?

Dane states that the culture and environment created within the team is crucial for success, along with honesty and commitment to hard work.

Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Q: Do you look back and remember times where you dedicated some of your practice and training to the mental side of your game?

Unfortunately, early in his career he did not focus much on the mental aspects of the game, but recognizes its importance now.

Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Q: What was the one thing that kind of connected all of your great coaches or great mentors?

Dane emphasizes that attention to detail was a common trait among all his mentors.

Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Q: What do you think were the benefits of playing multiple sports whilst still obviously having that real love for cricket?

He learned about body movement from various sports, enhancing his cricket skills by transferring those lessons across different disciplines.

Episode 144 with Dane Vilas on how an incredibly supportive family network helped him forge a successful career as a professional in the game and now as a coach

Q: Where did you first get involved in the game? When was this? And why does it play a big part today?

Dane discusses growing up in South Africa, influenced by a sporty family and a strong school environment that fostered his love for cricket.

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The content primarily revolves around the themes of junior cricket coaching, focusing on nurturing and developing young cricketers through various coaching philosophies and practices. Episodes typically feature insights from experienced coaches, educators, and sports psychologists who emphasize the importance of creating positive, supportive environments that facilitate skill development and enjoyment of the game. Noteworthy discussions include overcoming challenges within youth sports, the role of mentorship, and innovative approaches to coaching that adapt to the changing landscape of youth participation in cricket. The podcast is likely to resonate with listeners interested in coaching methodologies, grassroots involvement, and fostering... more

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4. Jon Purdey
5. Phoebe Turner
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7. Will Webster
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