Our Cricket Coaches
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Suthangan Thanabalasingam
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET
Sutha Thanabalasingam is a Level 2 Accredited Cricket coach appointed by Cricket Australia with 14 years of coaching experience. He currently serves as the Head Coach at the University of New South Wales (UNSWCC) and previously coached UNSWCC Green Shield for 6 years. With a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sports Science and a Masters in Teaching, Sutha is dedicated to unlocking each player’s full potential through his innovative approach to Instinct Cricket. Come for the skills, stay for the transformation Sutha inspires. -
Tarik Viswasam
SENIOR PATHWAY COACH
Tarik Viswasam is a Level 2 Accredited Cricket Coach appointed by Cricket Australia with 8 years of coaching experience. He currently serves as the Green Shield Head Coach at the University of New South Wales Cricket Club (UNSWCC) and as the Head Cricket Coach at Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown (Elite Cricket Program). Additionally, he is involved in cricket coaching at Sydney Grammar Preparatory School (Edgecliff). Tarik holds a Diploma in Sports Development for Cricket and has previously worked with Cricket NSW as a development officer. As an all-rounder, Tarik currently plays for UNSWCC and has an 8-year history with Blacktown-Mounties Cricket Club (formerly Blacktown Grade Cricket Club).
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Lachlan Piyasiri
JUNIOR PATHWAY COACH
Lachlan is a Level 1 Accredited Cricket Coach appointed by Cricket Australia with 3 years of coaching experience. Currently, he is the Canterbury Western Suburbs Cricket Association (CWSCA) Under 12s Rep coach. With a decade of cricket experience, Lachie specialises in batting and spin bowling and is passionate about enhancing players’ skills and strategic knowledge. Lachie’s coaching approach empowers individuals to unlock their full potential in the game of cricket.
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Uddy Biyanwila
JUNIOP PATHWAY COACH
With 6 years experience coaching junior cricketers of all ages (5-18 years of age). Uddy is passionate about developing skills and confidence in Cricket for young aspiring cricketers. A coach in both private schools and in private coaching. Uddy has over 20 years playing, coaching and teaching the game. Uddy specialises in programming young cricketers and developing a framework to achieve their goals whether in school sides, representative honours or just for a more enjoyable experience playing cricket. Uddy specialises in one on one and team coaching. Uddy is a former school and grade cricketer. He currently enjoys the teaching and mentoring aspect cricket facilitates in creating good people and students on and off the cricket field.
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Tjayden Newman
JUNIOR PATHWAY COACH
Tjayden Newman (TJ) is a Level 1 Accredited Cricket coach appointed by Cricket Australia. With 13 years of playing experience and 3 years of coaching experience, he specialises in fast bowling and batting. Tjayden is dedicated to forming healthy relationships with players to aid their skill and strategy development. His coaching style is grounded in building from the basics, focusing on turning potential weaknesses into strengths for a well-rounded game. He provides individualized attention and emphasises team dynamics.
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Thomas Augustine
JUNIOR PATHWAY COACH
Thomas is a qualified Level 1 Accredited Cricket Coach appointed by Cricket Australia with just over 4 years of junior coaching experience for local clubs around the Sydney South West region. Tom’s coaching focuses on perfecting the fundamental skills of both bat and ball (spin specialist) allowing young players to have a solid foundation to then grow their skills on. Toms coaching style also teaches players to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the game which guides young players to think for themselves and help their own teammates. Tom’s coaching fulfils individuals helping them realise their own potential.
Unlock Your Cricket Potential with Our Expert Coaches
FAQs
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Our coaching programs are designed for cricket enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginners looking to learn the basics to advanced players aiming to fine-tune their techniques.
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Our team is led by seasoned coaches like Sutha and Tarik, who bring years of cricketing and coaching experience. Each coach has been rigorously vetted for their expertise, dedication, and ability to provide exceptional guidance.
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Absolutely! We understand that variety is crucial in a well-rounded cricket education, and you can easily switch between the different session types we offer.
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We aim to offer maximum flexibility to accommodate your schedule. However, availability may vary depending on the season and coach.