Author: Nathan Wood

  • Coaching Is a Craft — Not a Reward for Playing Well

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    Nathan Wood

    Why Fast-Tracking Elite Players into Coaching Is Often a False Economy Fast-tracking elite players into senior coaching roles sounds logical. It often isn’t. There has been renewed discussion about accelerating recently retired — and current — players into high-profile coaching positions. It is an understandable instinct. Elite experience carries credibility. It reassures boards. It commands…

  • What I’ve Learned Since Leaving ECB

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    Nathan Wood

    It’s Sunday evening and I’m writing this in a reflective mood. This week marks the first anniversary of Cricket Mind Online — and with that milestone has come a natural pause. A chance to look back on the decision to leave England Cricket in September 2024, and to take stock of what the last year…