Our coaching
The very best coaches from the area.
Expert, experienced and passionate about young cricketers — with a coaching philosophy built around every individual child.
Our coaching philosophy
How we coach.
Six principles that shape every HillRisers session, for every player.
Every child is an individual
We coach the player in front of us. We want every child to understand their own game — not simply copy someone else's technique.
Skills that work under pressure
Technique is practised, then tested in game scenarios, so players learn to use their skills when it matters — not just in the nets.
More touches, more feedback
With a maximum of six players per net and a coach on every net, players get more balls, more turns and more one-to-one feedback.
Enjoyment drives improvement
Ambitious coaching and fun go together. Children who love their cricket practise more, try more and improve faster.
Clear, visible progress
Every player leaves knowing what went well and what to work on next. Players are placed by ability and move up when they're ready.
The whole cricketer
Batting, bowling and fielding in every session — plus decision-making, confidence and the habits that serve young players for life.
Our coaches
What every HillRisers coach brings.
We choose coaches for their cricket knowledge, their experience with young players and their ability to inspire.
- Strong playing backgrounds in club and representative cricket
- ECB coaching qualifications
- Specialist expertise in batting — including power hitting, sweeps and ramps — seam, spin and wicket-keeping
- Experience coaching juniors at every stage, from first steps to the county pathway
- The ability to explain things simply and make every child feel noticed
- Enhanced cricket DBS checks and safeguarding training
Inside a session
What a session looks like.
Every session has a purpose — and every player gets plenty of time with a coach.
- 1
Warm up with purpose
Cricket-specific movement and fielding drills to get players switched on.
- 2
Specialist nets
Small groups of up to six per net, each with its own coach, working on the skills each player needs.
- 3
Put it under pressure
Game scenarios and challenges that turn practice into match performance.
- 4
Fielding, every time
Catching, ground fielding and throwing — in every session, for every player.
- 5
One thing to work on
Each player finishes knowing what went well and their focus for next time.
Give your child coaching that's built around them.
Register your interest today. Tell us when your child can attend and what they want from cricket — registered families get priority booking.