Our Coach

Meet our centre coach – You’ll be able to book him when reserving a lane!

Ahilan 'Hilsy' Sivakumaran

Playing History

  • 10+ Years of Playing for Glen Waverley Hawks Cricket Club (Juniors & Seniors)
  • Junior Representative Teams: Dowling Shield (Southern Rangers), Hatch/Craig Shield (Mount Waverley CC), BHRDCA Junior & Senior Representative
  • Haileybury 1st XI Cricketer & Premiership Player (2006)
  • 8 Years in Victorian Premier Cricket with Melbourne University CC & Hawthorn/Monash (Now Kingston-Hawthorn CC) 1st XI – 4th XI
  • Melbourne University CC Premiership Player (2012/2013)
  • Glen Waverley Hawks Premiership Player (Wilson Shield BHRDCA 2017/2018)
  • Seasons Abroad in the UK with Sharow CC & Harrogate
  • Numerous Club & Association Batting & Bowling Awards
  • Premier Cricket Record for Most Undismissed Runs in a Finals Series
  • Played 500+ Games of Cricket

Coaching History

  • 5 Years as Head Coach/High Performance Coach of Glen Waverley Hawks CC
  • Wilson Shield Premiership Coach (2017/2018)
  • Player/Coach of Sharow CC (Yorkshire, UK)
  • 8+ Years as a Leading Foundation/Junior Academy Coach for Century Cricket (Formerly Australian Cricket Institute)
  • Coached 1000+ Kids in Cricket Clinics for Century Cricket & Shaun Brown Coaching
  • Melbourne Stars & Melbourne Renegades Junior Academy Coach
  • 10 Years of Experience Private 1-on-1 Coaching
  • 4 Years as Cricket/Soccer/Tennis Coach at Caulfield Grammar School

My Coaching Philosophy

As a cricket coach, my philosophy is centered around developing well-rounded players – technically, tactically, physically, and mentally. I strive to create a positive, inclusive, and challenging environment where players feel supported, motivated, and empowered to take ownership of their development.

At the heart of my approach is a commitment to helping each cricketer become the best version of themselves – not just as athletes, but as individuals. I believe that the lessons learned through cricket: resilience, teamwork, discipline, and humility; extend far beyond the field, and I aim to nurture both character and skill in every player I coach.

I place strong emphasis on fundamentals, game awareness, and continuous improvement, tailoring my coaching to suit each player’s unique strengths, goals, and learning style. Communication, respect, and accountability are core values I promote both on and off the pitch.

Ultimately, my goal is to inspire a lifelong love for the game, while guiding players to grow in confidence, capability, and reach their full potential; whether they’re playing at a grassroots, club or elite level.