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Bucks Cricket Player Pathway 2024 - Information for Parents

Exams & Sport webinar for pathway players and parents

Sam Jarman, Well-Being & Performance Coach & Jason Rance, BCB Player Pathway Manager deliver a webinar on balancing school, exams and sport.

Well-Being & Performance Webinar: U12-U14

Sam Jarman, Well-Being & Performance Coach & Jason Rance, BCB Player Pathway Manager deliver a webinar on the psychological side of the game from confidence, resilience to enjoyment.

Well-Being & Performance Webinar: U11s

Sam Jarman, Well-Being & Performance Coach & Jason Rance, BCB Player Pathway Manager deliver a webinar on the psychological side of the game from confidence, resilience to enjoyment.

Well-Being & Performance Webinar: Girls U15-18

Sam Jarman, Well-Being & Performance Coach & Jason Rance, BCB Player Pathway Manager deliver a webinar on the psychological side of the game from confidence, resilience to enjoyment.

Well-Being & Performance Webinar: Boys U15-18

Sam Jarman, Well-Being & Performance Coach & Jason Rance, BCB Player Pathway Manager deliver a webinar on the psychological side of the game from confidence, resilience to enjoyment.

Bucks Cricket Future Pro Framework

Our Future Pro Framework outlines how our cricketers can realise their potential in the game. Please see the pdf document on our website at that accompanies this audio. www.buckscb.org -> Player Pathway -> Future Pro Framework

Player's View: Saif Zaib [Northants CCC]

Bucks Player Pathway graduate, Saif Zaib joins pathway players and coaches to take their questions. Aged 22, Saif has played over 30 pro games for Northants CCC across all formats with three First-Class 50s and two 5-fors.

Player's View: Tom Helm [Middlesex CCC]

Fresh off his call-up to the England 55 man training squad, Tom Helm joins the Bucks Cricket pathway players to take their questions.

Player's View: Tom Helm

Fresh off his call-up to the England 55 man training squad, Tom Helm joins the Bucks Cricket pathway players to take their questions.

Coaches Corner: Chris Benbow [Lancashire CCC]

Chris Benbow, Lancashire CCC's 2nd XI coach and head of analytics, joins us to discuss his approach to coaching, what he's learnt on his coaching journey and advice for young cricketers and their parents.

Player's View: Josh Poysden [Yorkshire CCC]

Yorkshire Leg-Spinner, Josh Poysden joins us on Player's View to discuss his cricketing journey, key lessons he's learned through different phases of his career and advice for young cricketers.

Coaches Corner: Luke Swann [Northants CCC]

Luke Swann, who is Northamptonshire CCC's Emerging Players Programme Head Coach joins us on this episode of Coaches Corner to share his coaching approach and advice for young cricketers.

Player's View: Tom Helm & Dominic Goodman

We are joined by two graduates of the Bucks Cricket Player Pathway, Tom Helm and Dominic Goodman.  Tom is an established member of the Middlesex team and has represented England Lions, whilst Dom who signed his first pro deal with Gloucestershire in January, which he is combining with his studies at Exeter University

Coaches Corner: Trevor Griffin [Western Storm & Sydney Thunder WBBL]

Trevor Griffin joins Bucks Cricket Pathway coaches in Coaches Corner discuss the principles and influences behind his coaching. Topics discussed include: - Trevor's coaching journey - His advice for players feeling pressure - How he works with different teams/franchises - Develop decision makers and problem solvers

Coaches Corner: David Hinchliffe [Western Warriors & Loretto School, Scotland]

David Hinchliffe join us in Coaches Corner discuss the principles and influences behind his coaching approach, key lessons he’s learned and advice for young cricketers and their parents. David now based in Scotland, as head of cricket at Loretto School near Edinburgh and coaches on Cricket Scotland’s Western Warriors regional junior programme.

Coaches Corner: Q&A with England International and aspiring coach, Fran Wilson

Fran Wilson (1 Test, 20 WODIs and 14 WT20Is for England), who is based in Buckinghamshire, joined a group of Bucks Cricket pathway coaches and offered her insight on topics including: - Technique v Enjoyment - Coaches that have positively impacted her - Exposing players to challenging situations and supporting them to work through it - Building an innings in limited overs matches - Key differences between domestic and international levels - Supporting players' passion for the game that enab...

Fran Wilson [England Cricket] & Alice Hassall [AVWFC] 3

We are joined again by England cricketer, Fran Wilson and Aston Villa Womens Footballer, Alice Hassall, as they take questions from the Bucks cricket girls pathway players. Topics discussed include: Most memorable matches and season Perseverance and bouncing back from failures Embracing the journey and changing when required Fran's favourite places to play cricket, fielding positions and toughest bowler she's faced Alice and Fran's first experiences of sport Developing your game and match p...

Fran Wilson [England Cricket] & Alice Hassall [AVWFC] Q&A 3

We are joined again by England cricketer, Fran Wilson and Aston Villa Womens Footballer, Alice Hassall, as they take questions from the Bucks cricket girls pathway players. Topics discussed include: Most memorable matches and season Perseverance and bouncing back from failures Embracing the journey and changing when required Fran's favourite places to play cricket, fielding positions and toughest bowler she's faced Alice and Fran's first experiences of sport Developing your game and match p...

Developing Junior Cricketers in Clubs

The first in a series on Developing Junior Cricketers in Clubs. Luke Sharples joins Rich Hudson to discuss topics including - Different measures of success - Increasing volume at coaching sessions - Creating a positive experience for players - Embracing failure - Developing batsmen If you have any questions or ideas for future discussion points, please email [email protected]

Fran Wilson [England Cricket] & Alice Hassall [AVWFC] Q&A 2

Another extract from the series of webinars that Fran Wilson – England Cricket international – and Alice Hassall – Aston Villa Womens Footballer and former Bucks Cricket pathway player – are hosting with the Bucks Cricket Girls Pathway. Here they are taking questions from players and coaches on topics such as the pathway journeys, how they make the most out of training and the influence of their parents through their sporting careers.

Fran Wilson [England Cricket] & Alice Hassall [AVWFC] 2

Another extract from the series of webinars that Fran Wilson – England Cricket international – and Alice Hassall – Aston Villa Womens Footballer and former Bucks Cricket pathway player – are hosting with the Bucks Cricket Girls Pathway. Here they are taking questions from players and coaches on topics such as the pathway journeys, how they make the most out of training and the influence of their parents through their sporting careers.

Fran Wilson - England Cricketer - & Alice Hassall - AVWFC - part 2

Another extract from the series of webinars that Fran Wilson – England Cricket international – and Alice Hassall – Aston Villa Womens Footballer and former Bucks Cricket pathway player – are hosting with the Bucks Cricket Girls Pathway. Here they are taking questions from players and coaches on topics such as the pathway journeys, how they make the most out of training and the influence of their parents through their sporting careers.

Fran Wilson (England Cricket) & Alice Hassall (Aston Villa WFC)

Fran Wilson, England International Cricketer, and Alice Hassall, Aston Villa Women's Footballer, joined 40 Bucks Cricket Girls Player Pathway players to share their sporting experiences and how they are managing through lockdown

Fran Wilson & Alice Hassall

Fran Wilson, England International Cricketer, and Alice Hassall, Aston Villa Women's Footballer, joined 40 Bucks Cricket Girls Player Pathway players to share their sporting experiences and how they are managing through lockdown

Player Pathway & Well-Being-Performance Updates from Jason & Sam

-Intro -What’s Sam been up to? SJ - Common Questions? SJ - Support going forward. SJ - The Player Pathway Process JR -De-Selections JR -Emerging Players Programme- what is it? JR

Kevin Innes - Northants CCC Academy Director

Kevin Innes - Northants CCC Academy Director - chats to Rich Hudson about: The partnership between Bucks Cricket and Northants County Cricket Club The Academy programme at NCCC The difference between a good County Age Group cricketer and an Academy players The difference between a First Class County Academy player and one who goes on to a sustained professional career Having the big picture in mind

Kevin Innes - Northants CCC Academy Director - chats to Rich

Kevin Innes - Northants CCC Academy Director - chats to Rich Hudson about: The partnership between Bucks Cricket and Northants County Cricket Club The Academy programme at NCCC The difference between a good County Age Group cricketer and an Academy players The difference between a First Class County Academy player and one who goes on to a sustained professional career Having the big picture in mind

KL Rahul talks to Sadhguru about keeping it simple, mindset and success

Indian International Cricketer, KL Rahul - 8 International Centuries - talks to Sadhguru - Indian yogi who is one of only 27 people Jonny Wilkinson follows on twitter - about: Keeping it simple Mindset  Success

World Mental Health Day Pod

On World Mental Health Day, Rich Hudson and Sam Jarman discuss mental health, well-being and performance. In particular, they explore some of their beliefs that have changed, perspectives that have shifted and understandings they have gained that have helped them and may help others. Insights for coaches, parents, players and administrators on enjoyment, achievement and our sense of identity. Rich Hudson is Bucks Cricket's Managing Director. He is the author of 'Pressure Myths' https://www...

Mark O' Leary (Cardiff MCC University Head Coach) chats to Rich Hudson

Mark O' Leary (Cardiff MCC University Head Coach) chats to Rich Hudson about: - University Cricket & the MCCU Schemes - The Cricket programme at Cardiff MCCU - Balancing cricket, exams and life - Maturing as people as well as cricketers - Women & Girls cricket - at Uni and Mark's involvement with Western Storm

Mark O' Leary (Cardiff MCC University Head Coach)

Mark O' Leary (Cardiff MCC University Head Coach) chats to Rich Hudson about: - University Cricket & the MCCU Schemes - The Cricket programme at Cardiff MCCU - Balancing cricket, exams and life - Maturing as people as well as cricketers - Women & Girls cricket - at Uni and Mark's involvement with Western Storm

Fear of Failure... and other performance limiters

Rich and Sam chat about the Fear of Failure and other performance limiters: - How we can talk ourselves out of performing before we have even started - How we can put limits on our performance so that we end up doing just 'ok' - How our beliefs can fuel unhelpful ways of thinking - The capacity to 'see through' our beliefs and thoughts, just as we did with learning about Father Christmas - Finding our way, exploring our beliefs and the game for ourselves

Performing Under Pressure

Rich Hudson share excerpts from his book 'Pressure Myths' explaining: - How thought creates pressure and not situations - How we put pressure on ourselves and how to let it go - Why we can perform however we are feeling Pressure Myths is available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pressure-Myths-Understanding-Psychology-Performance/dp/1999633504

10 questions for Sam Jarman

Rich asks the questions to Sam as they discuss: - The perils of attaching happiness and well-being to performance in sport - What Sam wish he knew when he was a golf pro - Not getting caught up in results, form or your emotions You can get in contact with an enquiry for Sam at [email protected] His two books are available via https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sam-Jarman/e/B01DANAVOS?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000

Sam, Jason & Rich discuss... Confidence

Sam Jarman, Jason Rance and Rich Hudson discuss: Confidence - what it is, how we can lose it and why it does not always matter The Performance-Learning-Enjoyment triangle Playing in the 'here and now'

Well-Being & Performance

Rich Hudson (Managing Director), Jason Rance (Player Pathway Head Coach) and Sam Jarman (Well-Being & Performance Coach) discuss Bucks Cricket's new Well-Being & Performance Programme, including: - Enjoyment of the game  - Factors involved in talent development - Our understanding of pressure in sport - Supporting learning and performance