JT Cricket Academy
Our Coaches
Coaching, alongside other key performance support services such as Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Performance Lifestyle and Research and Innovation, plays a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing success of all cricketers.
The JTCA coaching team seeks to ensure the delivery of quality coaching to cricketers by a system devised to identify, develop and refine talented athletes.
All of the coaching team are highly qualified and experienced across a wide range of skill sets. Coupled with this, they are all exceptionally motivated individuals who have a passion for holistic player development.
The JTCA coaching team will push and challenge individuals through differentiation of tasks appropriate to their ability, which will ensure that greater development and understanding of technique and game situations are provided.
Jack James Myers DOB: 15/10/1992
Major Teams: Hampshire Academy, Alton Cricket Club 1st XI, Chichester University 1st XI, Gary Palmer Coach Master Academy 1st XI.
Coaching positions held at:
Surrey CCC Performance Coach, Dorking CC, Alton CC, Dunottar School
Perins School, Gary Palmer CoachMaster Academy. England Physical Disability Squad (Assistant Head Coach)
Jack is a highly experienced level 3 coach, who is currently the Director of Sport at Dunottar School and a performance coach within the Surrey Cricket U14 – U18 teams. Jack is also the Assistant Head Coach for the England Physical Disabilities national side. Prior to this he has achieved great success as a Lead Coach at Alton Cricket Club resulting in their continued Southern Premier League status. Jack has additionally worked alongside England Lions Batting specialist coach Gary Palmer, coaching in his junior academy, whilst also representing the senior academy as a player. Further playing credentials include; representing Hampshire through every age group, Alton CC 1st Team and most recently Dorking CC 1st Team. Jack is the Assistant Head Coach of the England Physical Disabilities national side and regular plans and delivers high quality coaching sessions for the national side at Loughborough University and Edgbaston. Jack is a coach who keeps up to date with current philosophies, but appreciates the traditional technical side of the game whereby repetition and muscle memory are key contributors to cricketing success.
Tom Lister
Teams played for: Sheffield Collegiate CC, Claremont CC, Reigate Priory CC, Dorking CC, Chipstead CC
Coaching positions held at : South East Stars Senior Regional Talent Manager, Surrey CC Womens Head coach (2020), Sheffield Collegiate CC, Reigate Piory CC, Suffolk County Cricket Club, Surrey County Cricket Club (Age group and Womens), Whitgift School (Academy), Reigate Grammar School, Chipstead CC.
Tom is a highly experienced ECB Performance Coach (level 3) that has 15 years experience as a coach.
He has coached in a range of environments, from Minor Counties 1st XI’s through to county age group and County Women’s 1st XI programmes. Tom is currently working on the Surrey County Cricket Club agre group pathway and is the Lead Coach for the Under 13 squad. As well as that Tom is the Lead Batting Coach for the Surrey Womens 1st XI and Regional Development Centre whereby he is working with some of the countries best up and coming female cricketers.
His vast experience in a wide range of cricket allows him to stay current with an array of performance environments and pass that knowledge onto the people he coaches. Tom has recently been selected to complete his ECB Level 4 coaching badge, which allows him to pick the brains of some of the best coaches in the world and then use that information to benefit the cricketers he works with.
Tom has recently taken on the role of South East Stars Regional Talent Manager whereby he will oversee the development of Girls and Womens Cricket in the Surrey and Kent Area. This came after a very successful year as Surrey Womens Head Coach, where Tom led the Womens side to the Royal London Cup and the 50 Over Cup.
His enthusiasm for cricket and for developing young cricketers is unrivalled.
Nick Bier
ECB Level 3 Coach
Major Teams: Kent Womens 1st XI, Chipstead CC, Surrey CCC Pride of Lions, Cheam CC, Norwood Exiles CC.
Since giving up his city job in 2000, Nick went on to study and gain a degree and subsequently a Masters in Sport and Exercise Science. After gaining his degree in 2004 he became a full time cricket coach. As his coaching evolved he went onto pass his ECB Level 3 in 2009. With 16 years of experience he has seen the game and formats develop and in this time has coached in a range of environments along the pathway from Development through to Performance.
Aylish Cranstone
Since completing my ECB Level 2 coaching award in 2015 I have coached mainly within the County Age Group (CAG) structure but have also had experience at England U15 (Super 2’s) and RDC festivals. I am currently working with Surrey U13-U17 girls in the CAG set up. This variety of experience enables me to engage with players with varying abilities, helping them reach their potential in an enjoyable environment.
Alongside coaching I represent the South East Stars and Surrey Women as a top order batter, with my highest representations being for the England Women’s Academy and England Women Development Programme U19’s from age 15 through to 19. I have represented Oval Invincibles and London Spirit at the last two Hundred competitions.
Being a current player in a professional environment has given me first hand experience of what is required to play at the top as well as move through the ranks at lower levels. Playing cricket has given me an enthusiasm to give back to the game and pass on my knowledge to help develop and inspire the future generation.
Richard Risebro
DOB: 30/10/1972
We are delighted to welcome Richard Risebro to the coaching team, bringing with him a wealth of experience from across school and county cricket.
Richard has enjoyed an extensive career in school sport, including serving as Head of Cricket at Trinity School, alongside holding Director of Sport roles at a number of schools. His experience of leading sporting programmes has given him an excellent understanding of how to develop young players, helping them build the technical skills, confidence and mindset required to take their game to the next level.
Alongside his work within schools, Richard has also been involved in the Surrey County Cricket pathway, providing him with valuable experience of working with talented and aspiring young cricketers within a high-performance environment.
Richard specialises in seam bowling, with a particular focus on helping bowlers understand and develop the technical details that underpin consistent, effective fast and medium-pace bowling. Whether refining run-ups, improving alignment, developing wrist position or helping players understand how to challenge batters more effectively, Richard has an exceptional eye for detail and an ability to identify the small adjustments that can make a significant difference.
Above all, Richard is an enthusiastic and engaging coach who is passionate about helping every player improve. His combination of experience, technical knowledge and infectious enthusiasm makes him a fantastic addition to our coaching programme.
We are incredibly excited for our players to learn from Richard and benefit from the knowledge and experience he brings.
David Hammond
DOB:
We are delighted to introduce David Hammond, an experienced and highly respected coach with a genuine passion for developing young cricketers and helping them maximise their potential.
David is currently Director of Cricket at St John’s School, Leatherhead, where he leads the school’s cricket programme and plays a key role in developing players across all age groups and abilities. His coaching experience is complemented by an impressive playing background, having represented Essex 2nd XI, giving him first-hand experience of the standards, technical demands and mindset required within the professional game.
David’s particular area of expertise is batting, where his phenomenal understanding of technique allows him to identify the finer details that can transform a player’s game. From creating strong foundations and efficient movement patterns to developing scoring options and tactical awareness, David works closely with each player to provide clear, individualised coaching.
His approach is centred around ensuring players understand their own game, rather than simply following a one-size-fits-all model. Technical development is combined with confidence, decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure.
Above all, David brings tremendous enthusiasm and energy to every session. His knowledge, experience and passion for developing cricketers make him an outstanding coach for ambitious young players.