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Our Coaches

Richard Hindley - Head Coach

"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

Steve Oliphant

"MY MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW TO BECOME MORE ACCOMPLISHED AND CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES.”

Steve ‘Olly’ Oliphant is a key member of our coaching team and has a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of cricket. He strives to create a positive and dynamic learning environment for players of all abilities. If he isn’t doing that he can often be found as a spare pair of hands in our retail outlet, busy warehouse, or even helping out behind our bar!


Coaching Credentials:

  • ECB Level 3 Coach
  • 20+ years of coaching experience

Simon Hammond

“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

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