Excellent coaching starts with the relentless pursuit of excellence. There is nowhere that this is more important that your own development as a coach. The world of coaching changes all the time. Theories come and go, some stick because they work. New drills are developed. Old methods are re-examined: the discussion is never ending. That’s why "Coaching to Win" exists. It’s a place for you to learn about ideas and methods that I have tried and know to work. It's also a place for you to contribute and discuss your own experiences with coaches around the world. We are still putting the finishing touches on the place so I recommend you put your name down for updates because we will be regularly adding new content. Here’s to striving for excellence! |
Two Top Spin Bowling Tips to get Your Spinners Closer to 981 First Class Wickets
The pupils at Millfield are lucky as we have fantastic guest coaches pop in.
Cut Through Cricket Pea Soup with Intention Based Games
Last week, we used constraints based practice to develop batting skills. It’s one of the tactics that I have used in a back foot phase.
Off Side Back Foot Batting Practice
It’s really cold outside so we are confined to the cricket bubble for the winter. We have reached the stage of the batting programme where we are developing our back foot options vs pace.
Use These Examples to Prove "It's the Way That I Play" Wrong
“It’s the way I play!”
The Sachin Tendulkar Batting Drill: Divots
Here comes the most ultimate name drop of all time!
Batting Grip: The Hardest Technical Change of All?
Last week I had the great pleasure of working alongside England Test Match Batting Coach, Mark Ramprakash on the Level III Coaching course.
And Then There Was Light!
It's October so the winter is closing in around the UK. This causes a couple of challenges for the coaches and players at Millfield School.
How to Coach More Spin into Spinners
Where does spin come from?
Ask any spinner or any coach this question and you can get a huge number of answers ranging from the pivot of the foot, through to the angle of the delivery stride.
This is largely to do with the open question. A better question is,
"which part of the body has the most significant role to play when generating spin?"
Here's what I think.
The Technical Session Mix to Brighten your Coaching Day
Every Friday, I head down to Millfield Prep School and work as an assistant coach for a good friend of mine, Head of Cricket Dave Beal. Dave played 1st Class cricket for Somerset and since then has helped developed countless 1st class cricketers in his time at Millfield.
