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! |
Batting Drill: Strike/Defend/Evade
My nickname in India is “Gadget Garaway!”. I’m called that because I always have the heaps of coaching equipment and technology in my rather large kit bag.
Coaching the Spirit of Cricket
There was a young cricketer a number of years ago who was incredibly competitive. Someone who fought for his team and scrapped with the opposition in every way he could. Winning was everything, nothing else mattered.
12 Test Nations: What Your Club Can Learn from Ireland's Journey to Full Membership
Cricket Ireland and Afghanistan have been awarded Test match status by the ICC in the past week; fantastic news for both countries.
Use the Nobel Exercise to Improve Cricket Reviews
It’s report writing time of year, before the pupils at Millfield School depart for cricket fields all over the country for nine weeks of runs, wickets, catches and stumpings.
Whilst the report writing process can be a little laborious at times, we have decided to use it as a self-awareness builder for the cricketing pupils.
The Madonna Batting Drill
I’m a music fan and it’s great to work in a student environment as the pupils keep me up to date with the latest tunes when we have music bouncing around the cricket bubble.
Old Skool Batting Values are Back
I would not call myself particularly old fashioned in my approach to coaching batting yet I have really enjoyed the purist first week of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Keep Players Motivated with In Season Reviews
A third of the way through the season is a time to review.
Awareness and Adaptation: How to Bat Long
I’m on a crusade!
A batting longer crusade.
How the Jackson 5 Can Change Batting
Remember Josh, the little fella from last week who was working on hitting the ball harder with more control using a shallow rather than steep batswing?
