Tom Talks Junior Cricket Coaching Podcast

Tom Jones

Cricket

Coaching

Junior Cricket

Youth Development

Cricket Coaching

Youth Sports

Junior Cricket Coaching

Mentorship

Leadership

Women's Cricket

Youth Sports Development

Community Engagement

South Africa

Education

Grassroots Sports

Barbados

Personal Development

Maiden Cricket

Junior Coaching

Junior Sports Development

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	175	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsCricket

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Episode 174 with Andre Burger on how and why he set up Neuro Batting as a focus for his coaching in Australia

Andre originates from South Africa but has lived in Australia for a while where he played and has coached for a number of years. Over time he saw a gap in the market to set up what he calls the Neuro Batting Program and this is the main focus for thi... more

3 Jul 2026 • 40 min

Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Darius and Daniel are 19 year old twin brothers from Barbados who have been brought up with cricket since the age of four. They have experienced schooling in the UK at Kings Bruton and Scarborough College and now are doing well in the coaching and pl... more

26 Jun 2026 • 42 min • Most popular

Episode 172 with Darryl Rebbetts on how a love of the game combined with a desire to help create opportunities for kids to enjoy sport through education has shaped Darryl's life

Darryl loves the team and individual dynamics of cricket and has played since he was 10 years old. After finishing University and going into PE teaching he has found how much he loves helping children of all abilities enjoy sport and cricket. He is a... more

19 Jun 2026 • 40 min

Episode 171 with Paddy Rathbone on how to create the right environment for the players you coach is so important

Paddy has built up a wealth of experience in and around junior cricket from his tenure as Chair of Percy Main CC and coach at South Northumberland CC. He is also the Father of two sporty sons one of whom absolutely loves his cricket so he has this di... more

12 Jun 2026 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

Daniel Joseph

Twin brother, Barbadian cricketer, junior coach

Barbados clubs; overseas amateur in Somerset

Episode: Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Darius Joseph

Twin brother, Barbadian cricketer, junior coach

Barbados clubs; overseas amateur in Somerset

Episode: Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Darryl Rebbetts

Director of Cricket at Rygate Grammar School; MCC cricketer and coach at Worthing Cricket Club; owner of Rebbetts Sports Camps

Rygate Grammar School; Worthing Cricket Club; Rebbetts Sports Camps

Episode: Episode 172 with Darryl Rebbetts on how a love of the game combined with a desire to help create opportunities for kids to enjoy sport through education has shaped Darryl's life

Paddy Rathbone

Cricket player, cricket dad and cricket coach

Percy Main CC / Northumberland pathway

Episode: Episode 171 with Paddy Rathbone on how to create the right environment for the players you coach is so important

Ian Reece

Sports psychologist and mental performance specialist, cricket coach

Barbados (Caribbean cricket community)

Episode: Episode 170 with Ian Reece how as a coach he prioritises building rapport with the players he coaches and also values the subject of feedback

Arsalan Khalid

Development Officer, Lancashire Cricket Foundation

Lancashire Cricket Foundation

Episode: Episode 169 with Arsalan Khalid: how cricket became a safe haven and social hub for Arsalan in Ireland having moved there from Pakistan aged 19

Min Patel

Former Kent and England cricketer; head of talent pathway at Kent Cricket

Kent Cricket

Episode: Episode 168 with Min Patel; how prioritising fielding with young players is a priority at Kent Cricket

Henry Thorpe

High-performance cricket coach specializing in batting

Surrey Academy and Junior Pathway; In Touch Cricket Academy

Episode: Episode 167 with Henry Thorpe on how he brings positive energy to every session he runs and in doing so helps deliver the best hour for a young cricketer each week

Faisal Shahid

Co-Founder of Pickwick Cricket Club, Worcestershire Women's Academy Manager, ECB Level 4 coach

Pickwick Cricket Club; Worcestershire Women's Academy

Episode: Episode 166 with Faisal Shahid on how an authentically caring approach to helping others led to coaching finding him some time after taking a break from the game

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Tom

Host of the podcast focused on junior cricket coaching

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings

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An absolute must listen for all junior cricket club coaches around the globe 👍👏🏏
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Coaches will pick up practical, field-tested ideas they can apply next session.

Good mix of personal stories and coaching philosophy, very actionable.

Great for understanding pathways from grassroots to county.

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Apple Podcasts	#34	United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#34	United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#27	Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#39	New Zealand/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#48	Ireland/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts	#115	India/Sports/Cricket

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Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Q: How has love of the game influenced your coaching and playing today?

Daniel explains that love for cricket underpins coaching philosophy, helping players endure rough days and stay committed to the team and development.

Episode 173 with Darius and Daniel Joseph on how cricket has offered them so much in their lives already and how there is much more still to come

Q: Daniel, where did you first get involved in the game and when was this?

Daniel describes starting at a very young age in Barbados, playing with family and a patch of space, which set the tone for lifelong involvement and the brothers' early commitment to cricket.

Episode 169 with Arsalan Khalid: how cricket became a safe haven and social hub for Arsalan in Ireland having moved there from Pakistan aged 19

Q: How did your coaching career develop alongside your personal and family commitments?

I shifted from working in a call center to studying sports coaching full-time, eventually securing roles with Munster Cricket and Lancashire Cricket Foundation; balancing family needs, especially for my daughter, led me to prioritise coaching as a long-term, fulfilling vocation that aligns with my passion for the game.

Episode 169 with Arsalan Khalid: how cricket became a safe haven and social hub for Arsalan in Ireland having moved there from Pakistan aged 19

Q: What was your first experience playing cricket in Ireland and how did that lead to coaching opportunities?

Moving to Ireland at 19, I found there was little cricket; joining Carlo Cricket Club and helping to start hardball cricket with Cricket Ireland funding showed me the impact coaching can have, eventually guiding me toward formal ECB coaching qualifications and a career with Lancashire Cricket Foundation.

Episode 169 with Arsalan Khalid: how cricket became a safe haven and social hub for Arsalan in Ireland having moved there from Pakistan aged 19

Q: Where did you first get involved in the game of cricket and why is it still part of your life today?

I grew up in Lahore, Pakistan, where cricket was everywhere in the family and streets; it was a natural pull from childhood memories, and even after moving abroad, the sport provided continuity, happiness, and a way to socialise and stay focused on studies.

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This show centers on developing junior cricketers through practical coaching methods, pathway insights, and grassroots to county progression. Across episodes, hosts and guests discuss how to foster engagement, fielding and movement skills, mindset and resilience, and inclusive environments that nurture young players. The format combines personal coaching philosophies with real-world experiences from clubs, schools, and regional programs, making it a valuable resource for junior coaches, club administrators, teachers, and parents seeking actionable ideas for long-term player development and youth sport participation. A standout trait is the emphasis on holistic development—technical skills paired with emotional intelligence, motivation, and ... more

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