Cricket Mind Podcast

Nathan Wood & Briony Brock
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The Cricket Mind Podcast explores the mindset, psychology, and decision-making behind high performance in cricket. Hosted by Nathan Wood and Briony Brock from Cricket Mind Online, each episode breaks down the mental skills that help players focus, perform, and succeed under pressure. With insights from sport psychology, coaching experience, and real conversations with cricketers and high-performance experts, Nathan and Briony share practical tools to improve confidence, concentration, emotional control, performance routines, and match awareness. You’ll learn how to train your mind with the same intention as your technique — and apply strategies that create consistency, resilience, and clear decision-making. Whether you’re a player aiming to make more impact, a coach developing young cricketers, or a parent supporting your child’s journey, this podcast gives you simple, actionable methods to enhance performance and enjoy the game more. Play the way you see it. Learn more at www.cricketmind.online

  1. HACE 14 H

    You’re Not Unlucky | A Coach & Player Perspective

    Why do some players stay in cricket for years… while others quietly drift away? In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock are joined by coach Laura de Silva and player Charlotte Bernstein for a powerful conversation about confidence, pressure, enjoyment, and the environments that keep players coming back. This episode offers a unique perspective from both sides of the same environment — a coach working to build meaningful relationships and supportive cultures, and a young player experiencing those environments firsthand. The conversation explores girls’ cricket, but the lessons apply across the game for players, parents and coaches alike. In This Episode:Why players really drop out of cricketThe importance of confidence and enjoymentWhy “unlucky” is banned in Laura’s coaching environmentsBuilding strong coach–player relationshipsPressure, expectations and performanceThe difference between boys’ and girls’ cricket environmentsHow coaches can create environments players want to return toWhy support matters more than frustrationManaging cricket alongside GCSEs, school and lifeThe role friendships play in long-term engagementWhy great environments help players perform better Timestamps:00:00 – Are we still losing too many players from cricket? 01:01 – Introducing Laura de Silva & Charlotte Bernstein 02:56 – What makes players want to keep turning up? 06:01 – What great coaches do differently 14:11 – What makes a strong coach–player relationship? 22:44 – Building real confidence in players 27:32 – Why “unlucky” is banned 30:06 – Pressure, expectations and performance 38:15 – Have you ever thought about quitting cricket? 45:06 – Why there still aren’t enough female coaches in cricket 🌐 Website: Cricket Mind Online 📩 Get in touch:Email: info@cricketmind.online 📱 Follow Cricket Mind Online:Instagram: @cricket.mind.onlineYouTube: @cricket.mind.onlineTikTok: @cricket.mind.online If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another player, parent or coach involved in the game.

    49 min

  2. 3 MAY

    More Nets Won’t Fix Your Match Performance

    Why do so many cricketers perform well in nets… but struggle in matches? In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock answer listener questions around early-season performance struggles — from confidence and expectations to training that doesn’t transfer into games. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “gone backwards” despite a strong winter, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it. In this episode:Why how you feel before batting doesn’t predict performanceThe real reason nets don’t transfer into matchesWhy early-season struggles are completely normalHow chasing past performances can hold you backHow to respond to a poor team performance as a coachWhy run outs are so common early season (and how to fix it) ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro – Are players training the wrong way? 01:13 Should you trust how you feel before batting? 03:57 Nets vs matches – why it feels different 07:30 “I’ve gone backwards after scoring a 50” 12:16 Coaching after a poor team performance 18:13 Why run outs happen early season 27:20 Outro & listener questions 📩 Get in touchGot a question for a future episode? Send it in via: 📸 Instagram: @cricket.mind.online 📘 Facebook: @cricket.mind.online 🌐 Website: https://www.cricketmind.online 📧 Email: nathan@cricketmind.online

    28 min
  3. The Dark Art of Wicketkeeping

    19 ABR

    The Dark Art of Wicketkeeping

    Why is wicketkeeping often described as a “dark art”… and why is there nowhere to hide when things go wrong? 🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock are joined by Lancashire cricketer Ellie Threlkeld to explore the mental demands of wicketkeeping. Ellie shares her experiences of keeping and captaining at the highest level — from managing concentration and decision-making to dealing with mistakes and supporting young wicketkeepers. This is a must-listen for players, coaches and parents looking to better understand one of the most unique roles in cricket. In this episode:Why wicketkeeping is often misunderstoodThe mental demands of being involved in every ballManaging concentration during “silent periods” in gamesWhy wicketkeeping is mentally more draining than it looksHow to respond to mistakes and avoid things snowballingThe balance between instinct and technical thinkingLeadership challenges as a wicketkeeper-captainHow psychology influences performance and team culturePractical advice for coaches working with young keepersSimple ways parents can support developing wicketkeepers ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Chris Scott, Brian Lara and “nowhere to hide” 01:18 – Introducing Ellie Threlkeld 02:05 – The “dark art” of wicketkeeping explained 07:21 – What people don’t see (and don’t appreciate) 08:30 – Managing concentration ball-to-ball 11:10 – Why wicketkeeping is mentally draining 13:47 – The isolation of being a wicketkeeper 22:17 – Dealing with mistakes and resetting 30:48 – Pre-ball routines and staying present 40:12 – Ellie’s psychology journey and leadership 51:28 – How coaches can support wicketkeepers 56:10 – Ellie’s advice for young wicketkeepers 🔗 Get in touch🌐 Website: www.cricketmind.online 📧 Email: nathan@cricketmind.online 📱 Instagram: cricket.mind.online 📘 Facebook: cricket.mind.online 🎧 Enjoying the podcast?If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes — and please leave a rating or review to help more players, coaches and parents find the show.

    59 min
  4. Spin Bowling in England Is in Trouble

    5 ABR

    Spin Bowling in England Is in Trouble

    Spin bowling in England is in trouble — so what actually needs to change? In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, we’re joined by former Kent and Nottinghamshire spinner and leading coach Rob Ferley. We explore why spin bowling is struggling in England, what makes a spinner effective in matches (not just in nets), and how coaching, environments, and captaincy all shape development. Rob also shares his thinking behind Square One Cricket — a new initiative aiming to rethink how players learn and progress in the game. In this episode:What actually makes a good spinner (beyond technique)The psychological challenges spinners face — and why they’re often misunderstoodWhy spinners struggle to transfer performance from nets to matchesHow captains can get more (or less) out of their spinnersWhat we’re getting right — and wrong — in coaching spinPractical advice for young spinners looking to improveInside Square One Cricket and its vision for the future Timestamps00:00 – Spin bowling in England is “in a bit of a pickle" 00:42 – Introducing Rob Ferley 04:24 – What makes a good spinner? 08:14 – Progression, passion, and development environments 18:49 – Psychological challenges of spin & managing pressure 23:58 – Getting hit as a spinner: thoughts, feelings, behaviour 27:38 – Do captains get the best out of spinners? 40:17 – How should we coach and develop young spinners? 49:52 – The art vs science of spin bowling 55:22 – Square One Cricket: concept and vision 🔗 Get in touch / Links🌐 Website: https://www.cricketmind.online 📩 Email: nathan@cricketmind.online 📱 Instagram: cricket.mind.online Square One Cricket:https://squareoneeducation.co.uk 🎧 Enjoyed the episode?If you found this helpful, make sure you subscribe to The Cricket Mind Podcast and leave a rating or review — it really helps us grow and reach more players, parents, and coaches.

    1 h 4 min
  5. The Long Road | Rohan Luthra

    29 MAR

    The Long Road | Rohan Luthra

    The journey through cricket is rarely straightforward. In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock speak to Cheshire-based all-rounder and Loughborough student Rohan Luthra, who is currently finding his way through the game. Rohan is studying at Loughborough University and has recently had a taste of Cheshire 1st XI cricket, as he looks to establish himself at that level. From early success and setbacks to playing across different environments — including time spent training in India — this is an honest conversation about what it takes to keep improving in the game. In this episode:What progression in cricket really looks likeLearning from early success and setbacksThe experience of stepping into senior cricketAdapting across different teams and environmentsLessons from training and playing in IndiaUnderstanding performance beyond just resultsManaging confidence and expectationsThe realities of developing as a young cricketer Chapters00:00 – Breaking through: pressure & reality 01:01 – Early journey: Loughborough, Cheshire & first-team exposure 03:39 – Early success & chasing a “formula” 06:42 – Setbacks, deselection & proving yourself 17:15 – Ambition, progression & long-term thinking 27:20 – Stepping into Cheshire first team cricket 31:56 – Life as a club pro: pressure, expectations & performance 44:42 – Learning from the top: India Test team experience 53:33 – Training in India: volume, repetition & development 59:54 – Managing performance, mindset & multiple team 01:09:14 – Advice for young players & final reflections Enjoying the podcast?If you’re finding these episodes useful: Follow / Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodesLeave a rating and review — it really helps more people find the show Get in touch / Send in your questionsWe’d love to hear from you: 🌐 www.cricketmind.online 📧 nathan@cricketmind.online 📸 Instagram: @cricket.mind.online 📘 Facebook: /cricket.mind.online 🎧 Next episodeFormer Kent spinner and Level 4 coach Rob Ferley joins us to talk all things spin — from technique and mindset to how to coach and captain spin bowlers.

    1 h 17 min
  6. Why One Bad Innings Can Ruin Your Whole Week

    22 MAR

    Why One Bad Innings Can Ruin Your Whole Week

    Why does one bad innings ruin your whole week? In this episode of the Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock answer listener questions from players, parents and coaches — exploring why mistakes feel so heavy, and how to handle them better. From the pressure of public stats to the emotional fallout of getting out, this episode tackles some of the most common — and challenging — moments in cricket. The conversation covers: The pressure of public stats and feeling judgedWhat coaches should (and shouldn’t) say after mistakesSupporting young players through frustration and disappointmentManaging conflicting advice from multiple coachesHelping children transition from softball to hardball cricket A practical, honest discussion to help you think differently about performance, development, and the environments we create around the game. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Opening hook 00:20 – Introduction 01:03 – Q1: Feeling judged by public stats (Play Cricket) 09:10 – Q2: How coaches should respond to mistakes 14:23 – Q3: Managing emotions after getting out 20:55 – Q4: Conflicting advice from multiple coaches 30:09 – Q5: Fear of hardball cricket in young players 38:00 – Reflections on fear & transition to hardball 38:44 – Episode wrap-up begins 39:00 – Next episode preview (Rohan Luthra) 🔗 Follow & Connect🌐 www.cricketmind.online 📧 nathan@cricketmind.online 📱 Instagram: @cricket.mind.online 📱 Facebook: @cricket.mind.online ⭐ Enjoying the podcast?If you found this episode helpful, make sure you’re following the show on your preferred platform so you don’t miss future episodes. And if you’re able to leave a quick rating and review, it really helps more people find the podcast.

    40 min
  7. Why Good Fielders Still Drop Simple Catches

    15 MAR

    Why Good Fielders Still Drop Simple Catches

    Why do good fielders still drop simple catches? In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood is joined by Paul Tweddle, Assistant Coach and Fielding Coach at Somerset CCC, to explore why fielding mistakes happen — even at the top level — and what players can do about them. From the psychology of dropped catches to the habits and training methods used in professional cricket, this episode breaks down what separates reliable fielders from inconsistent ones. Episode Chapters00:00 A dropped catch and the psychology of fielding 01:49 Introducing Paul Tweddle 05:19 Why fielding mistakes affect confidence 08:49 Fundamentals vs mindset in fielding 12:46 What elite fielders do differently 17:56 Communication and energy in the field 23:57 Fielding culture in professional teams 31:31 How professional teams train fielding 40:46 Can anyone become a good fielder? 53:50 Fielding and selection in the modern game 58:47 The future of fielding Online Workshop – Making Pre-Season CountIf you’re a young cricketer preparing for the upcoming season, we’re running an online workshop designed to help players prepare properly for the year ahead. Making Pre-Season Count is a one-hour session covering: • How to structure your pre-season training • How to prepare mentally for the season ahead • How to build confidence before your first match 🎟 Places cost £25 Book your place here: www.cricketmind.online/events Send Us Your QuestionsNext week Briony Brock returns to the podcast and we’ll be answering listener questions. If there’s something you’d like us to discuss on the show, you can send your questions via: Website: www.cricketmind.online Email: nathan@cricketmind.online Instagram: @cricket.mind.online Facebook: @cricket.mind.online Subscribe to The Cricket Mind PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a rating or review on your podcast platform. It helps more players, coaches and parents discover the show.

    1 h 7 min
  8. How to Keep Girls in Cricket: What Actually Works

    8 MAR

    How to Keep Girls in Cricket: What Actually Works

    How do we keep more girls playing cricket — and what actually works?In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock are joined by former England international cricketer and coach Laura MacLeod. Laura represented England for over a decade and was part of the 2005 Ashes-winning squad. Since retiring she has held senior leadership roles in the women’s game, including Head of Women’s Cricket at Warwickshire. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore: Why girls often drop out of sport in their teenage yearsThe challenges of transitioning from softball to hardball cricketHow clubs can genuinely prioritise girls’ cricketThe realities of coaching in the professional women’s gameWhat Laura’s research revealed about female coaching pathways This episode is essential listening for players, parents, coaches and anyone interested in the future of women’s cricket. Timestamps00:00 – Why girls drop out of sport 01:17 – Introducing Laura MacLeod 02:23 – Laura’s England debut in 1997 06:48 – From pace bowler to opening batter 14:13 – Growth and professionalisation of women’s cricket 20:45 – Balancing cricket careers with education and life after sport 26:55 – Helping girls transition from softball to hardball 31:04 – Keeping cricket fun in performance environments 34:06 – Softball vs hardball pathways in club cricket 39:05 – Challenges women face in cricket that aren’t often discussed 47:32 – What great clubs do differently for girls’ cricket 55:05 – Laura’s research on female coaches in professional sport 01:07:14 – Advice for women aspiring to coach 01:10:34 – Identity and life beyond elite cricket 01:16:30 – The future of women’s cricket 01:21:34 – Online workshop: Making Cricket Pre-Season Count Workshop: Making Cricket Pre-Season CountNathan, Briony and Ben Silver are hosting a live online workshop for ambitious cricketers aged 13–18 preparing for the upcoming season. In this session players will learn: • How to structure nets with purpose • How practice transfers into match performance • How to approach pre-season with clarity rather than guesswork • Practical actions to improve their training immediately The session also includes a live Q&A where players can ask their own questions. 👉 Book your place here: www.cricketmind.online/events

    1 h 23 min
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The Cricket Mind Podcast explores the mindset, psychology, and decision-making behind high performance in cricket. Hosted by Nathan Wood and Briony Brock from Cricket Mind Online, each episode breaks down the mental skills that help players focus, perform, and succeed under pressure. With insights from sport psychology, coaching experience, and real conversations with cricketers and high-performance experts, Nathan and Briony share practical tools to improve confidence, concentration, emotional control, performance routines, and match awareness. You’ll learn how to train your mind with the same intention as your technique — and apply strategies that create consistency, resilience, and clear decision-making. Whether you’re a player aiming to make more impact, a coach developing young cricketers, or a parent supporting your child’s journey, this podcast gives you simple, actionable methods to enhance performance and enjoy the game more. Play the way you see it. Learn more at www.cricketmind.online

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