Cricket Matters: Performance Engineering & Injury Management
by Cricket Matters
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About this podcast
Cricket performance doesn’t stall because players need more nets or more motivation. It stalls when the system breaks down.
Hosted by Performance System Architect James Breese and Josh Kennedy, the Cricket Matters Podcast delivers the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for long-term cricket development — connecting performance, injury management, and decision-making into one governed system.
We explore why injuries repeat, why training effort fails to translate into technical output, and how unmanaged load, fatigue, and recovery derail progress across a season. Drawing on clinical biomechanics, physical capacity development, and neural economy, each episode breaks down what actually holds up under match-day pressure.
This is not a tips-and-drills show. It’s a framework for cricketers, parents, and coaches who want clarity, not noise — and a performance system that lasts.
Better Every Ball starts with a better system.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 90 episodes
- We’ve Been Keeping a Secret from You… · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 37We’ve got some exciting news to share with you in this episode of the Cricket Matters podcast. After weeks of planning and behind-the-scenes work, we can finally reveal the…
- How the Best Cricketers Train During the Off-Season · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 36In this episode of the Cricket Matters Podcast, we dive into how the best cricketers train during the off season. We break down the fundamentals—assessment, strength, endurance…
- Top Mistakes Club Cricketers Repeated This Year · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 35In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into the classic mistakes that club cricketers keep making year after year. From mindset to fitness to on-field decisions, we’ve seen…
- Why Most Cricketers Don’t Improve Year to Year · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 34We all know the frustration of finishing one cricket season only to start the next in the same place—or sometimes worse. In this episode, we break down why most cricketers fail…
- What Did You Learn This Season? (And How to Apply It) · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 33In this episode of Cricket Matters, we reflect on the season just gone - what went well, what could’ve been better, and, most importantly, what we learned. We share honest…
- The Fatal Flaw in Most Club Cricketers Batting Technique (And How to Spot It) · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 32In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into the fatal flaw most club cricketers have in their batting technique and why it’s holding them back from becoming more powerful…
- How to Play Spin Bowling: Discover the 4D Approach to Dominate Spin · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 31In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive deep into one of the most challenging aspects of batting: playing spin. Fresh off a nail-biting Test match, we explore what makes spin…
- Why Club Cricketers Struggle Against Spin (It’s Not What You Think!) · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 30We’ve all watched club batters crumble against spin bowling and wondered—why does it happen so often? In this episode, we unpack the real reason behind the struggle—and spoiler…
- How to Find Your Perfect Trigger Movement (And Why Most Batters Never Do) · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 29In this episode, we break down the misunderstood concept of trigger movements in batting—and why most club players are focusing on the wrong thing. In this episode, we share real…
- The Mental Struggles Nobody Talks About in Women’s Cricket · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 28In this episode, we dive into a conversation that’s long overdue—mental health and confidence issues in women’s cricket. We reflect on the hidden struggles female athletes face…
- What’s a Good Batting Average in Club Cricket? · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 27In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into a topic that’s close to every batter’s heart: what actually counts as a good batting average in club cricket? We crunch the…
- Why Cricket Players MUST Do In-Season Strength Training! · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 26In this episode of The Cricket Matters Podcast, we dive into a topic that’s often ignored once the season begins—in-season strength training. We get it—game days, practice, and…
- Cricketers Suffering From BACK SPASMS? What's The Solution? · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 25We’ve seen more and more cricketers dealing with crippling back spasms lately, so we knew it was time to dive deep into the real reasons behind them. In this episode, we’re…
- How Much Protein Cricketers Need In-Season? · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 24In this episode, we dig into a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential for in-season performance: protein. We share our own routines and discuss how proper protein…
- Cricket Batting Mindset: The 6-Step Mental Routine That Works · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 23In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into one of the most crucial—and often overlooked—aspects of the game: the mental side of batting. We share the proven six-step mental…
- [Case Study] How Pain Affects Technique When Batting · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 22In this episode of Cricket Matters, we get personal. We share firsthand experiences of how physical pain can quietly creep into your technique and sabotage your game without you…
- How to Watch the Ball Better When Batting · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 21In this episode, we dive into one of the most commonly repeated — yet misunderstood — pieces of batting advice: “Watch the ball.” We explore what that really means and how…
- What Cricketers Can Learn from Elite Triple Jumpers (ft. Luís Mesquita) · 1 h 14 min · Season 3 Episode 20We had the pleasure of sitting down with Luis Mesquita—physiotherapist, S&C coach, and co-founder of The Peak training facility—whose deep dive into eccentric strength and…
- 3 Times Every Batter MUST Know When Running Between Wickets · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 19In this episode of the Cricket Matters podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked but game-changing elements of batting—your sprint times between the wickets. We’re…
- The Secret to Running Faster Between the Wickets · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 18In this episode of the Cricket Matters podcast, we dive into a deceptively simple yet powerful topic—how to run faster between the wickets. We’re breaking down what really…
