Our Coaches
Meet our team of coaches – You’ll be able to book them when reserving a lane!
Rhian Dickins
Level 2 Accredited Coach
Playing History
- 10 years playing for Richmond Cricket Club (Jnrs & Snrs)
- Junior Rep Teams: Dowling Shield, Hatch (Craig Shield), Junior rep programs
- 10 years in premier cricket (North Melbourne & Fitzroy Doncaster)
- 15 years in ECA Dunstan Shield (Canterbury Cricket Club)
- 4 years playing for Mitcham CC
Played over 450 games of cricket (incl. batting and bowling awards)
Coaching History
- 4 Years Coaching U10 and U12 Boys/Girls from Mitcham Cricket Club (20/21 Runners Up RDCA U/10.5, 21/22 Premiers RDCA U12.1)
10 Years Coaching U8 to U12 Boys and Girls for Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association (current)
Coaching Philosophy
- Developing real relationships with people
- Providing knowledge and fundamental understanding of the game
- Challenging you where you need a push
Rhian is perfect for senior cricketers looking to upskill their game and have support through the preseason across all skills in the game.
Stuart Jones
Level 2 Accredited Coach
Playing History
- Played 280 games of club cricket in Melbourne across A & B grade
- Batsman / Keeper
- Highlights – Winning the Southern Districts A Grade flag in 1999/2000
- Awarded life membership of Waverley CC in 2000 at the age of 34 as a club administrator
Coaching History
- Level 1 for 7 years. Coach Juniors at Mt Waverley CC in the sub-district competition.
- Coaches U17 A as well as Craig Shield / pathways coordinator
- Level 1 Junior AFL coach for the past 7 years
- Has been working with Century Cricket Coaching (formerly ACI) for the last 2 years as lead academy coach for the Melbourne Outer East program
Coaching Philosophy
It has certainly evolved over the years! For me, it’s all about learning more about the player to see how I can help them best and in what areas they need support developing.
- Understanding more about who you are and how you operate
- Developing a plan and incorporating ideas and feedback to help you improve
- A keen passion and enthusiasm for growing cricket and improving everyone involved
Stuart is perfect for a range of junior, intermediate and senior levels of cricket coaching across all skills on a reasonably flexible schedule.
Hamish Burrill
Century Cricket Coach
Playing History
- Junior rep cricketer through Box Hill Craig Shield, ECA & Victorian pathways
- Multiple champion player awards with Camberwell Magpies CC in Vic Premier Cricket 1st and 2nd XI level
- Highly experienced coach and primary educator through multiple roles, programs and organisations
Coaching History
Has been working with Century Cricket Coaching (formerly Australian Cricket Institute) for the last 2 years as lead academy coach for the Melbourne Inner East program.
- Elite skills across batting, off-spin bowling and fielding technique
- A great understanding and knowledge of training habits, processes and training plans to help you improve your game constantly
- A holistic approach to improving players mindsets, physical prep, technical needs and tactical awareness
- Identifying and solving problems with what areas you’re struggling to develop
Hamish is perfect for senior cricketers looking to improve their habits, mindset and skills through the preseason across a variety of disciplines.
Alan Abraham
Century Cricket Coach
Playing History
Juniors:
- Bentleigh Cricket Club
- Richmond Cricket Club Academy 19/20
- SECA Representative Team U14-16
- J.G. Craig Moorabbin Cricket Club 17/18
- South East Breakers Representative Team 19/20
Seniors:
- Richmond Cricket Club Debut 19/20
- Bentleigh Cricket Club 1st XI 20/21-Present
Coaching History
- Training coach at Bentleigh CC senior squad (SECA)
- Junior program coordinator and head coach at Bentleigh CC
- Studying biomechanics and the role it plays in sport/athletics at Deakin University
- Has been working with Century Cricket Coaching (Formerly Australian Cricket Institute) for the last 2 years as a lead academy coach for the Melbourne South East program.
Coaching Philosophy
- A love for the game and seeing others improve
- In-depth knowledge and questioning of areas you’re struggling with or wanting to improve
- Upholds a kindness and honest approach in all his dealings with players
Alan is perfect for junior cricketers looking to improve their technique, enjoyment and passion for the game across a variety of skills.