The Cricket Mentoring Podcast

Ashton Turner has played T20 International Cricket for Australia and over the last few years has become one of the best batters in Australia across both first-class and T20 cricket. In this years Big Bash he was man of the match on 3 occasions after match-winning innings and was second only to player of the tournament, Darcy Short for the most number of sixes hit in the tournament. 

He also became vice-captain of the Western Australian team this season and captained the team in the absence of Mitch Marsh. Had it not been for injury he would know doubt have played for Australia this summer and would probably be at the IPL right now.

In this episode we discussed: 

How he followed the pathway set out by the WACA & Cricket Australia from the age of 10

How he never felt like he was good enough when playing in under age representative teams

How he made his first-class debut for Australia under unusual circumstances. 

How getting clear in his game plans was the spark that took his game to the next level.

How disappointed he was that a shoulder injury ruled him out for Australian selection and the IPL this year.

How hard it was captaining Western Australia for the first time this year. 

How he went from fearing bug crowds to loving playing in front of big crowds.

Plus a whole lot more

Ashton Turner has played T20 International Cricket for Australia and over the last few years has become one of the best batters in Australia across both first-class and T20 cricket. In this years Big Bash he was man of the match on 3 occasions after match-winning innings and was second only to player of the tournament, Darcy Short for the most number of sixes hit in the tournament. 

He also became vice-captain of the Western Australian team this season and captained the team in the absence of Mitch Marsh. Had it not been for injury he would know doubt have played for Australia this summer and would probably be at the IPL right now.

In this episode we discussed: 

How he followed the pathway set out by the WACA & Cricket Australia from the age of 10

How he never felt like he was good enough when playing in under age representative teams

How he made his first-class debut for Australia under unusual circumstances. 

How getting clear in his game plans was the spark that took his game to the next level.

How disappointed he was that a shoulder injury ruled him out for Australian selection and the IPL this year.

How hard it was captaining Western Australia for the first time this year. 

How he went from fearing bug crowds to loving playing in front of big crowds.

Plus a whole lot more

Hilton Cartwright has played Test Cricket & One Day Internationals for Australia and has a unique story of how he got there. Born in Zimbabwe and living there until he was 11 years old he isn’t your typical Australian player.

While he’s dominated Australian domestic cricket at times he’s also had his share or struggles and gives us a great insight into that as well as the good times in his career. 

In this episode we discussed: 

How he hit a six in his first match and why it means he now wears the number 35 on his back when he plays for WA & the Perth Scorchers.

How cricket gave him friends when he first moved from Zimbabwe to Perth.

How he idolised Mitch Marsh at school and tried to keep up with his power hitting in their school days.

How he became such a brilliant fielder without even trying to be.

How he found out he was selected for Australia and the funny story behind that. 

What he was feeling and thinking as the bowler was running in to bowl the first ball he faced in Test cricket.

How he uses visualization and plans thoroughly the night before he plays

The simple mental process he recently changed to get back into form 

Why he enjoys to get out into the ocean for a surf plus a whole lot more.

Hilton Cartwright has played Test Cricket & One Day Internationals for Australia and has a unique story of how he got there. Born in Zimbabwe and living there until he was 11 years old he isn’t your typical Australian player.

While he’s dominated Australian domestic cricket at times he’s also had his share or struggles and gives us a great insight into that as well as the good times in his career. 

In this episode we discussed: 

How he hit a six in his first match and why it means he now wears the number 35 on his back when he plays for WA & the Perth Scorchers.

How cricket gave him friends when he first moved from Zimbabwe to Perth.

How he idolised Mitch Marsh at school and tried to keep up with his power hitting in their school days.

How he became such a brilliant fielder without even trying to be.

How he found out he was selected for Australia and the funny story behind that. 

What he was feeling and thinking as the bowler was running in to bowl the first ball he faced in Test cricket.

How he uses visualization and plans thoroughly the night before he plays

The simple mental process he recently changed to get back into form 

Why he enjoys to get out into the ocean for a surf plus a whole lot more.

Hylton or HD Ackermann is at a different stage of his life than many of our other guests. 

Ackermann played Test cricket for South Africa in the late 1990s and since retiring from professional cricket in 2009 has had a stint in the media and high-performance coaching in South Africa. He then relocated his family to Perth and has been the head of cricket at a private boys school here in Perth for the past 2 years. 

It’s great to have him on at this point in time when Australia is currently in South Africa battling away in the Test Series. He gave us a unique insight into what it’s like to play in Cape Town – the venue for the third and extremely controversial Test.

Hylton or HD Ackermann is at a different stage of his life than many of our other guests. 

Ackermann played Test cricket for South Africa in the late 1990s and since retiring from professional cricket in 2009 has had a stint in the media and high-performance coaching in South Africa. He then relocated his family to Perth and has been the head of cricket at a private boys school here in Perth for the past 2 years. 

It’s great to have him on at this point in time when Australia is currently in South Africa battling away in the Test Series. He gave us a unique insight into what it’s like to play in Cape Town – the venue for the third and extremely controversial Test.

This is a great interview with Sam Whiteman as it’s another interesting story and as a wicket-keeper Whitey gives you another perspective on the game.

 Whiteman was a very good young cricketer who progressed through the ranks in WA cricket to make his first-class debut as an opening batsman at the age of 20. After having a brilliant season for WA 2013-14 Whiteman was selected for Australia A where he went on to score a century against India A And was touted as the next Australia wicket-keeper which he may well be right if it wasn’t for a cruel run of injuries over the past few seasons.

In this episode we discussed: 

• Making his 1st-grade debut at a young age

I hope you enjoy this chat with with a highly skilled cricketer and great bloke.

This is a great interview with Sam Whiteman as it’s another interesting story and as a wicket-keeper Whitey gives you another perspective on the game.

Whiteman was a very good young cricketer who progressed through the ranks in WA cricket to make his first-class debut as an opening batsman at the age of 20. After having a brilliant season for WA 2013-14 Whiteman was selected for Australia A where he went on to score a century against India A And was touted as the next Australia wicket-keeper which he may well be right if it wasn’t for a cruel run of injuries over the past few seasons.

In this episode we discussed: 

Making his 1st-grade debut at a young age

How he made the transition from the country to the city as a teenager

How thinking about higher honors caused him to go backward

How he dealt with multiple injury setbacks

How he manages his preparation for both keeping and batting

What his process and routines are like before matches

How he deals with the pressure of big matches 

plus a lot more

Martin Hagger is a Professor, psychologist, sports psychologist, lecturer, speaker, author, researcher and athlete himself who travels the world researching the mind and human behaviour. 

It’s a change-up for us in this interview as I step away from cricketers and instead interview a sports psychologist. I’m pumped about this interview with Martin Hagger as there’s so many practical mental conditioning tips and techniques that the world’s best athletes use that you can use yourself. 

In this episode we discussed: 

• The mindset that separates the absolute best from those that aren’t quite as good

While Martin isn't a cricketer like our normal guest, we hope you see the value in what he has to share and can implement some of his teachings into your own life on and off the field.

Martin Hagger is a Professor, psychologist, sports psychologist, lecturer, speaker, author, researcher and athlete himself who travels the world researching the mind and human behavior. 

It’s a change up for us in this interview as I step away from cricketers and instead interview a sports psychologist. I’m pumped about this interview with Martin Hagger as there’s so many practical mental conditioning tips and techniques that the world’s best athletes use that you can use yourself. 

In this episode we discussed: 

The mindset that separates the absolute best from those that aren’t quite as good

Why teams or individuals choke

How to deal with anxiety and fear

How to shut out mental distractions while competing

How people can motivate themselves by setting goals

How people can build confidence into their games and lives