Change can be exciting, it can be daunting. Ethan and Tom share their reflections on their experiences of transitions such as moving clubs, new roles and fluctuations in form.

We're glad to have our one hundredth episode on the pleasure of playing cricket. In the case of our guest Chris Laker, this happens to have been at the top of the club game in England. The positives discussed can be applied to anyone playing th...

Cricket gives us a vital chance to take time away from our screens and properly connect with others. Mark gives his view on this increasingly important issue in this episode.---------Jonathan Haidt was mentioned in this episode....

The second episode on this theme has Opening Up Cricket trustee & Sunday Times Football Correspondent Jon Northcroft sharing from another sport. We hear a range from Fergie to Guardiola on how wellbeing and team bonds are forged at the top ...

This pre season, we have a focus on how team environments can best support their members. To start with, Ethan Bamber draws on his experiences in the professional games, as we aim to find the ways we can all look out for those around us.

Ethan and Tom shared their reflections on how the close season changes how they see themselves. This was recorded just before their return to pre season training at Middlesex and Sussex.

Henry returns with his second guest, Matty Jackson of Liverpool CC, for a chat focused on captaincy in the club game.

Thanks to Henry Eccles of Southport & Birkdale CC for this chat with his club's former overseas player Will Affleck, reflecting on the realities and pressures that can feature in the weekend game.

Clevedon CC in Somerset have seen success with their own scheme to promote mental wellbeing through cricket at their club.Dan, the lead for this,  joined Mark to share the background and strategies used.

Mark considers what is left unsaid during Mental Health Awareness Week

The second Coaches Conversation focuses on passion and how far it can take you. We got a look at this from a rugby union perspective with guest Adam Canning of Old Leamingtonians RFC joining Mark to share his thoughts.

Our first Coaches Conversation was recorded last night (26.03) with burnout being the topic. Chris Laker, who works with Lancashire CCC pathway and in club cricket, joined Mark to share his thoughts.

Ethan spoke with friend and current team mate down under Miles Hammond, of Gloucestershire CCC. Topics included...- Life as an overseas player- Finding the balance between cricket and the rest of life- How talking therapy made t...

Identity,  particularly how much we define ourselves by our job, is a topic of almost endless discussion. Sussex keeper/batter Tom Alsop gave his insight to Mark during this episode.The focus was on how over the course of his caree...

Mark reflects on a personal experience of going beyond what was healthy to commit to.The books mentioned in this episode were:Mike Yardy- The Hard YardsBrene Brown- Daring GreatlyTim Cantopher- Depressive Illness...

Josh Sivier, known across social media as 'The WK Coach' shared with Mark his passion for wicket keeping, as a player and coach.Topics include:Technical fundamentalsResilienceThe love of the game

Sean chatted with Mark about the reality of playing Grade, or as it is now known, Premier Cricket in Australia.Having played at first class and international level, it was interesting to hear his perspective on the club game.Top...

Tara Norris of Sussex, Southern Vipers, Southern Brave and the USA joined Mark to discuss:Her transition into professional cricketRoutine and structureSelf motivation 

What is your coaching philosophy?Mark shares how Carl Rogers, more familiar in the counselling world, has helped shape his.The blog post mentioned in the episode can be found here&...

Ex England, Yorkshire and Notts bowler Ryan Sidebottom joined us for the final Pre Season Series session. Topics discussed included:Stepping up to playing for EnglandResponding to difficulties in cricketBeing open a...

Gloucestershire & England keeper James Bracey was the fifth guest for the Pre Season Series earlier this year. We're glad to share it here now after a delay.Topics discussed included:Adapting to new environmentsSupportin...

Much delayed but here is the fourth of the 2022 Pre Season Series sessions with Glamorgan batter Sam Northeast.Topics discussed included:Making runs for a livingThe role of a team mateLife away from the game

Middlesex bowler Ethan and former Lancashire & Leicestershire batter discuss opening the innings, dealing with setbacks and the identity of a professional cricketer.

Warwickshire's Eve Jones was the guest for the second of the 2022 Pre Season Series sessions.Topics discussed included:- Routines for batting- The challenges of The Hundred- Switching off from the game

Kent keeper/batter Ollie joined us for the first of the 2022 Pre Season Series sessions.We discussed:Managing the demands of professional cricketPreparation as a keeper/batterStaying mentally healthy