Meet the Team
We have a great team of qualified coaches with excellent skills and years of experience of working with players of all ages.
Tom Flowers (Director of Performance Cricket)ECB Level 4 Specialist coach
ECB approved Elite mentor First Class playing experience Major teams represented
Coaching CV - Current
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Cricket Specialties
Ages & Skill Level
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Contact Tom
[email protected] Cricket Philosophy "I believe that a great coach is someone who is committed, energetic and inspiring, without losing sight of the enjoyment that there is to be had from the game. My coaching philosophy is based upon simplicity, hard work and enjoyment; something I feel very passionately about. I try to focus my coaching as much on tactical advice as technical, as I believe many young players need this knowledge much earlier than they are currently receiving it. I aim to combine this by actively encouraging individual and collective responsibility amongst players" - Tom Flowers, TFCC Director |
John Bowers - Operations ManagerTFCC Elite Performance Coach
Playing Experience: First Class, County 2nd XI and Minor Counties Cricket as a Batsman and Wicket-Keeper Major Teams Represented:
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Cricket Philosophy
"I am very player-centric, focusing on a player's individual skills, needs and goals. I also take a holistic approach, and believe that, especially in young people, we are developing players not just as cricketers but as individuals. Cricket should also be fun, and I emphasise effort, enjoyment and improvement over results. Success comes from consistent effort and strategic planning, not short-term fixes. I also believe in teaching players both the 'how and the why'. It is important that we instill real game knowledge into our players' approach to the game, so that they tackle any scenario on the pitch." |
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Greg Harding - TFCC Lead Coach and Camp LeadECB Level 2
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Dee Burton - Administrator
Dee may not be a qualified cricket coach but is a core member of the team who has a passion for fulfilling and executing Tom's vision on growing the business
Dees' core role will be supporting the team at TFCC with admin tasks, customer support, bookings and stocking the office with an excellent lemon drizzle cake she promises!
Dee's previous professional life :
Dees' core role will be supporting the team at TFCC with admin tasks, customer support, bookings and stocking the office with an excellent lemon drizzle cake she promises!
Dee's previous professional life :
- Owned and ran a successful Estate and Lettings Agency
- Lectured in Sociology and Psychology
- Ex Military worked in Air Traffic Control
Ollie Wright - Apprentice Coach
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ECB Level 2
Nominated for The Cricket Collective Young Coach of the Year - 2025 ECB All Stars Activator Playing History-
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Niamh PigottECB Level 2 Coach in Coaching Young People and Adults
2:1 Sport and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University Level 3 Sport and Sports Coaching (Triple Distinction*) ECB Coach Support Worker Lord Taverners Table Cricket Qualification Level 1 Coach in Circuit Training (PT) Boxercise Instructor Major teams represented
Coaching CV
Cricket Specialties
Ages & Skill Level
Coaching Philosophy "I want to provide maximum enjoyment whilst beneficially learning and developing new and pre-existing skills for each player individually as well as a team. Providing a coaching experience that is productive, fun and can enhance individual gain through a team experience." |
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Rob Taylor
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ECB Level 4 Qualified Coach &
Elite Athlete mentor International and First Class playing experience Major teams represented
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Rob played for Leicestershire CCC for 5 seasons and played International cricket for Scotland. He played in the 2015 Cricket World Cup as well as the 2016 T20 World Cup. During his time as a professional, Rob had the opportunity to play against and alongside some of the best cricketers in the world. Having been in this position he is committed to passing his experience on to those developing their game.
Gemma MarriottTFCC Residential Coach
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Kester SainsburyCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Cricket Philosophy: "Enjoying the game comes first before anything so my main focus is to make sure everyone is having fun and enjoying the sport while learning at the same time. Understanding and coaching a player on there cricket skills is one thing but understanding there emotional needs and how they work is just as important. I have empathy and an understanding of those that may struggle with certain situations particularly with those with special needs." |
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Ben WilsonCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Philosophy: "As a coach, my coaching philosophy centres on developing cricketers' understanding of the why behind their actions, rather than relying on repetitive drills to develop skills. I believe when players grasp the reasoning behind their decisions and reactions, they are much better positioned to be prepared for the demands of real match scenarios. My coaching approach is player-centred, aiming to make every session personally relevant and engaging. I try to create an environment where players feel confident to express their ability and take ownership of their learning. This mutual buy-in is central to my coaching, where players feel involved in the process, so they are more likely to take away something key from the sessions every week. Drawing on my experience across the coaching spectrum- from 1XI school cricket to grassroots levels, I am well-positioned to work with a diverse range of players and tailor my methods to their stage of progression. Ultimately, my goal is to develop thinking, self-aware and confident cricketers who can go and enjoy the game." |
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Jack NightingaleAvailable for all TFCC services
TFCC Elite Performance Coach Coaching CV- Current
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Harry PetrieCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Sam EvansCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Ximus Du PlooyCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Charlotte AylmoreCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Drew BrierleyCoaching Qualifications:
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Chloë SainsburyCoaching Qualifications:
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Main Focus as a Coach: “To get participants/players to enjoy the game and show that cricket is a game for everyone. To pass on my cricketing knowledge, to give players the cricketing tools and belief that they can be the best to their ability, with enjoyment and love for the game no matter what standard they achieve.” |
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Teagan BroughtonCoaching Qualifications :
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Cricket PhiIosophy: " Coaching for me is about making cricket fun and accessible for all. Being able to create an environment where improvement, enjoyment and teamwork are at the forefront of what I do is key. My coaches have helped me become the player and person I am today and I would love to be able to give this back as a coach myself." |
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Graham SainsburyCoaching Qualifications :
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Cricket PhiIosophy: "To encourage and enthuse students and coaching colleagues to love and enjoy the great game of cricket and be the best they can be. As a coach not to be judgemental on what a player or team can achieve. To challenge yourself and coaching colleagues and be prepared to watch listen and debate and listen to all opinions as there might be a better way, and current coaching thinking and practices may be incorrect and be improved to the benefit of all." |
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Scott Moore & Ellie-Mae SpringWe have partnered with the team at Cel Sports where we are utilising some of their great coaches, in particular Scott Moore & Ellie-May Spring.
Scott Moore (Founder of Cel Sports) Junior Manager & Coach at Barkby United Cricket Club ECB Level 2 Coaching FA Level 1 Coaching Qualified Boxercise Instructor & Personal Trainer Ellie-May Spring (Level 5 Coaching Professional) Level 3 Coaching Qualification Level 2 Sport Studies (OCR A*) Level 1 & 2 Sports Leadership Level 3 British Sign Language ECB Level 1 Cricket |
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Jack JohnsonAvailable for all TFCC Services
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Zubair Mohat
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Available for all TFCC Services
TFCC Elite Performance Coach Major teams represented: Clubs :
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Ollie HubbardAvailable for all TFCC Services
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Scott SteelAvailable for all TFCC Services
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Gary MetcalfeAvailable for all TFCC Services
Coaching CV
Other experience - Experienced coach - 15 years in county age group cricket. - Physiotherapist in professional cricket since 2010. - Consultant physiotherapist across ECB Disability programme since 2014. - ECB Disability Cricket Lead assessor. - Consultant physiotherapist Cricket Scotland. - Durham CCC Lead Physio - Hampshire CCC Physio - Somerset 2nd X1 Physio - University of Essex - NHS |
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Joe DaviesAvailable for all TFCC Services
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Lenny SimsCoaching CV - Current:
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Max LuckettAvailable for all TFCC Services Coaching CV - Current:
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Matty WestonAvailable for all TFCC Services
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Thomas Harper
Available for all TFCC Services
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Sachi ManokaranAvailable for all TFCC Services
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Corey Chantrill
Available for all TFCC Services
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Max Levine
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Available for all TFCC services
ECB Level 2 coach in coaching young people and adults Major team represented
Specialist coaching Areas Adults, 121s and Camp delivery |
Coaching CV- Current & past
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Steve FlowersECB Level 2 coach
Available for technical one to ones and cricket weeks Major teams represented
Coaching CV - Current
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Harry FunnellAvailable for all TFCC services
ECB Level 2 coach in coaching young people and adults Major team represented
Coaching CV- Current
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Adil Arif
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Available for all TFCC Services
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Coaching CV- Current
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Dave Brignull
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Fast Bowling ECB Qualified cricket coach & Lead Strength and conditioning coach
TFCC Elite Performance Coach Available for 1:1 /Fast Bowling/Club Coaching and other services Major teams represented
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Other
A former Leicestershire CCC professional cricketer, 'Briggers' brings a wealth of experience to the TFCC coaching team. As a qualified S&C and PT, he also has a huge breadth of S & C experience, and understands what is required on the cricketing pathway for our young players. |
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Henry StevensonCoaching Qualifications :
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Scott GreenCoaching Qualifications :
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Billy BatesCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Ben Cameron SmithCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Coaching Philosophy "To build a solid foundation of skills whilst making sure the learning is enjoyable and engaging. To help them understand the foundations of the game in an environment where they feel encouraged to try, make mistakes and improve from them." |
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Gabe SpenceCoaching Qualifications/CV:
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Alex MarshallClub- Burghley Park Cricket Club
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Coaching Philosophy ‘Ensure players of all ages and abilities are able to enjoy the game I love. Cricket is for everybody and getting better at our game is the fun bit’ |
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Damon PageClub- Great Oakley CC
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Coaching Philosophy ‘My philosophy is based on making a player's strength stronger and their weaknesses as strengths’ |
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Matt EarlClub- Great Oakley CC
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Coaching Philosophy ‘Making cricket sessions fun, engaging and enjoyable but at the same time ensure players are continuously improving and learning’ |
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Sophia SarnaClub- Houghton and Thurnby CC
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Coaching Philosophy ‘Let's make cricket an already complicated game more simple, breakdown a skill in cricket to its fundamentals is a far more palatable coaching method especially when coaching children’ |
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