Master Coaching Panel

Every coach, DBS-checked. No exceptions.

Nine ECB-qualified coaches, each with a defined specialism. Every coach on this page holds an enhanced DBS certificate, current safeguarding training and paediatric first aid — details on our full policy are on the Parent Hub.

Enhanced DBS Safeguarding L1 Certified Paediatric First Aid ECB Affiliated
Fast Bowling & Biomechanics

J. Hargreaves

JH
ECB Level 4 DBS Checked 14 yrs coaching

Leads Lane 01 and the pitch-tracking programme. Former league pace bowler, now specialising in load management and action remodelling for junior quicks — the coach most parents of fast bowlers ask for by name.

Batting Technical Lead

M. O'Donnell

MO
ECB Level 4 DBS Checked 11 yrs coaching

Runs the multi-camera batting lane and most 1-to-1 Pro Analytics sessions. Focused on top-order technique and shot selection under pressure, with a particular interest in rebuilding technique after injury layoffs.

Spin Bowling & Matchplay

R. Khan

RK
ECB Level 3 DBS Checked 8 yrs coaching

Leads the Senior Elite & Club Cricketer Development pathway. Specialises in flight, drift and reading a batter's intent — sessions run around real matchplay scenarios drawn from the Lancashire League fixture list.

Junior Pathway Lead

S. Walsh

SW
ECB Level 3 DBS Checked Youth specialist

Owns the Junior Academy pathway end to end — the coach most parents meet first. Background in primary PE coordination before moving into performance cricket; builds every U9–U16 session as a game, not a drill.

Wicketkeeping & Fielding

A. Patel

AP
ECB Level 3 DBS Checked 7 yrs coaching

Runs Lane 06 — reaction-light drills, keeping stance and catching cages. Often the difference between a player who fields as a formality and one who saves 15 runs a match.

Strength & Movement Prep

L. Fielding

LF
ECB Level 3 DBS Checked S&C qualified

Works across all pathways on age-appropriate movement prep and injury prevention — particularly load monitoring for junior fast bowlers alongside J. Hargreaves.

Three further Level 3 coaches rotate across group and holiday-camp sessions; every parent is told who is coaching their child's session in advance through the Parent Portal.

Meet a coach in person

Every assessment lane is led by a senior coach.

Not an assistant, not a rotating junior — the same panel above.