"BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PLAYER TO EXPLORE AND HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO IMPLIMENT THE PRACTICE TO THE FIELD IS MY AIM IN EVERY SESSION I LEAD"

Steve is an ECB Advanced Coach (Level 3) with over 15 years coaching within the game in addition to many years playing club cricket. This extends specifically to a vast amount of experience coaching in a 121 environment, plus for the last 7 years has been working with players within the Hampshire Pathway.

Coaching Credentials:

• ECB Level 3 Coach


• 15+ years of coaching experience


• 7+ years of working with Hampshire Pathway

"MY SESSIONS ARE FUN, INTERESTING AND PLAYER CENTERED. YOU MAY LEAVE TIRED HAVING WORKED HARD BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT"

Richard 'Hinders' Hindley brings a wealth of professional playing experience and a deep passion for the game to his role as Head Coach at Serious Cricket.

With an impressive coaching portfolio spanning over 20 years, Richard coordinates and oversees coaching programs both at our Cricket Centre and externally across various schools, clubs, district associations and county teams.

Recognisable as the face of our cricketing content on our social channels, Hinders embodies the spirit of cricket through his coaching expertise and engaging presence.

Coaching Credentials:

• ECB Level 3 Coach


• ECB Coach Education Tutor and Assessor


• 20+ years of coaching experience

“I AIM TO DELIVER AN ENJOYABLE, HIGH-QUALITY PLAYER-CENTERED ACTIVITY WITH CLEAR GOALS.”

Simon Hammond is a seasoned cricket coach who brings over twenty years of coaching wisdom to the cricketing community. Simon's coaching journey has been enriched by his experiences as a former community coach with Hampshire and his role as a Coach Educator. His passion for the game is matched only by his dedication to nurturing cricket talent and imparting his knowledge to those who are eager to learn.

Coaching Credentials:

• ECB Level 2 Coach


• ECB Coach Education Tutor and Assessor


• NVQ A1 Assessor for the Hampshire Academy


• 20+ years of coaching experience

"MY SESSIONS ARE PLANNED TO ENSURE WHAT YOU PUT IN IS WHAT YOU GET OUT AND YOU ARE ABLE TO SHOW THE WORK BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD OF PLAY"

Mark is an experienced coach having worked in Academies in New Zealand and also having been a player among those academies.

He has a passion for ensuring aspiring cricketers are given the best opportunity to succeed. Having had 7+ years experience in coaching and many more years as a player Mark wants to create a dynamic environment in which players are able to thrive at whatever level they may be.

Mark has recently moved to England to play cricket for Falkland CC and wants to share his passion of cricket, Mark has represented New Zealand at U19 and been involved in Both Fast bowling development academies and Youth Development academies being involved in these has given Mark the motivation to pass on his knowledge to anyone who is wanting to learn and improve their knowledge of Cricket.

“I AM A STRONG BELIEVER IN WORKING HARD AND HAVING LOTS OF FUN WHILE TRAINING, RESULTING IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPING SKILLS.”

Currently the overseas for Eversley CC from Australia. Harry plays First Grade in the SACA Premier Grade competition in Adelaide, South Australia.

Harry has played cricket not only in Australia but also in India, Sri Lanka and the UK, therefore having knowledge of a range of different playing conditions. As a player, and coach Harry will bring enthusiasm and knowledge of how to get the best from your game.

Coaching Credentials:

• AUS Coach