Tom Flowers Cricket Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Flowers
Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching was set up in 2015 with the aim of bringing high quality cricket coaching to Leicestershire, Rutland and the East Midlands.
Since then, founder of TFCC Tom Flowers, has assembled a highly qualified team that deliver coaching at over 30 different clubs and schools across the region, all with a passion for one thing – improving local cricket.
In this podcast feed, discover insights into the game, topical news, coaching tips, the weekly take away, archive recordings and more. The 'Life of a Cricket Coach' will step inside the coaches mind and provide the insights of Level 4 coach and our founder Tom Flowers as he takes you through the day to day of goings on for a cricket coaching business here in the East Midlands.
In this 10th anniversary special, ECB Level 4 Elite Coach Tom Flowers reflects on the highs, lows, and hard-won lessons of building TFCC from scratch.
Key highlights:
- The Leap of Faith: Quitting as a school head of cricket to start TFCC—and never looking back.
- Surviving COVID: How TFCC adapted (and thrived) during the toughest period for UK businesses.
- The "TFCC Pathway": Mentoring players from age 5 to county cricket—and why every kid deserves elite coaching.
- Unsung Heroes: Shout-outs to the clubs, coaches, and family who made it possible.
- The Fire Still Burns: Why transforming beginners into confident cricketers fuels Tom’s passion a decade on.
A must-listen for coaches, parents, and players who believe cricket changes lives.
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In this episode, Tom Flowers opens up to Charlie O’Brien from Switch Radio about his cricket journey—from being part of Leicestershire’s academy to starting his own coaching business. He reflects on the pressures of professional cricket, mental health struggles, and what it really takes to be a great coach. A candid, powerful conversation that’s a must-listen for players, parents, and aspiring coaches alike.
Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching was set up in 2015 to bring high-quality cricket coaching to Leicestershire, Rutland and the East Midlands. Since then, the founder of TFCC, Tom Flowers, has assembled a highly qualified team that delivers coaching at over 30 different clubs and schools across the region, all with a passion for one thing – improving local cricket.
Welcome to Season 3 of the Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching Podcast!
In this episode, ECB Elite Coach Tom dives into one of cricket’s biggest hidden challenges: why feedback systems are failing young players, from county pathways to private coaching. He breaks down:
- The "parent-coach trust gap" and how modern attitudes sabotage development.
- Why counties struggle with feedback (and who’s really to blame).
- TFCC’s simple fixes: Shared portals, calendars, and the "2 things about parents" rule.
- The rep cricket void: Why dropped players vanish for entire seasons.
- A landmark TFCC vs. Uppingham School game – and what it reveals about state-school talent.
- Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this episode is a must-listen to align cricket’s fractured development system.
Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching was set up in 2015 to bring high-quality cricket coaching to Leicestershire, Rutland and the East Midlands. Since then, the founder of TFCC, Tom Flowers, has assembled a highly qualified team that delivers coaching at over 30 different clubs and schools across the region, all with a passion for one thing – improving local cricket.
Former England T20 & ODI Bowler Harry Gurney joins us on a webinar originally recorded during 2020 and now available pn podcast platforms. Learn the secrets of his trade from one of the best T20 bowlers in the world.
In part two of this two part episode, Tom deconstructs the debate of State V Private School from his own experience and looks at the recent TV show Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams. We also hear the latest news in regards to England during the recent test matches.
00:00:54 Privilege
00:04:08 School Sponsorship Uncovered
00:10:03 Role Models in the current England Team
00:14:25 Life After Education - Can everyone afford to pursue a cricket career?
00:16:35 End
In part one of this two part episode, Tom deconstructs the debate of State V Private School from his own experience and looks at the recent TV show Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams. We also hear the latest news in regards to England during the recent test matches.
00:02:49 Test match intro
00:04:33 A shocking statistic
00:05:33 start
00:05:48 Would I send my child to private school?
00:07:03 Body Language Synergy with Professional Cricket
00:08:03 Toms state School backgrojnd
00:13:18 Toms time at university
00:15:34 Inner City State Schools
00:18:55 End
Former England ODI & Test Captain Champions Winner Marcus Trescothick joins us in conversation in a webinar originally recorded in 2020 and available for the first time on podcast platforms. Listen to interesting stories and cricketing tips from this legendary player.
Join Tom as he dives into his analysis of the brilliant performance in the latest test match England V New Zealand. Don't miss the ultimate guide to coaching adult senior sessions, as well as a key weekly takeaway for your coaches toolbox with 'Tom's top tip'.
- 00:00:53 - This Episode
- 00:03.06 - What have we learnt? Latest Test Match (England V New Zealand)
- 00:08:10 - Latest news and LCCC update
- 00:10:36 - Coaching better senior sessions
- 00:14:33 - Tom's top tip of the week
- 00:17:03 - End
[Originally Recorded 22nd June 2022, Produced by Bailey Caine]
Tom dives deep into his experiences he had as a player, from his early days at Barkby to his up and down time at Leicestershire CCC, this is an honest and raw episode you don't want to miss!
• 00:00:43 - Start of podcast
• 00:01:59 - Tom's Coaching Principles
• 00:05:43 - Tom's Batting Principles
• 00:07:43 - Part 2 - How Tom's coaches as a player have influenced his own coaching approach now
• 00:08:03 - Peter Booth - Respect & Basics
• 00:10:18 - Tom's early years - John Smith - The confidence giver
• 00:12:06 - Tom's time at Leicestershire CCC - Phil Whitticase - A man not of the people
• 00:20:12 - Tom's top tips of the week
• 00:20:53 - Loughborough University MCCU with Graham Dilley
• 00:23:45 - End
[Originally Recorded 9th June 2022, Produced by Bailey Caine]
This week Tom analyses England's recent victory over New Zealand during the first Test match of the summer. He also looks at the role of senior players and their development of younger players before discussing what to do when it comes to integrating young players into your side.
• 00:01:00 - What's coming up
• 00:01:42 - Coaches review of 1st Test match
• 00:08:11 - Role of senior player in the development of young cricketers
• 00:13:41 - Tom's Top Tip of the week
• 00:13.46 - Integrating young players in your side
• 00:17:19 - Outro
[Originally Recorded 7 June 2022, Produced by Bailey Caine]
Tom gets into all things honesty as he discusses how to handle giving honest feedback as a coach and being honest with his own character traits. He also brings an update on meeting the CEO of Leicestershire CCC and his new segment for coaches 'Tom's Top Tips.'
• 00:00:17 - What's coming up
• 00:00:47 - Start of the show
• 00:02:24 - Tom on Holiday
• 00:03:12 - Insight into Tom as a coach and person
• 00:05:52 - Update meeting with Sean Jarvis (Leicestershire CCC CEO)
• 00:07:20 - Leicestershire Cricket
• 00:08.17 - Tom's Top Tip
• 00:12:37 - Honesty and Vulnerability (As a player and coach)
• 00:13:07 - Giving Honest Feedback
• 00:17:46 - Emotional Responses (as a coach)
• 00:23:09 - Finale
[Originally Recorded 26 May 2022, Produced by Bailey Caine]
Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching was set up in 2015 with the aim of bringing high quality cricket coaching to Leicestershire, Rutland and the East Midlands. Since then, founder of TFCC Tom Flowers, has assembled a highly qualified team that deliver coaching at over 30 different clubs and schools across the region, all with a passion for one thing – improving local cricket.
In this podcast series, 'Life Of A Cricket Coach' step inside the coaches' mind and learn the insights of Level 4 coach and our founder Tom Flowers as he takes you through the day to day of goings on for a cricket coaching business here in the East Midlands.
In this episode Tom tells us why he started the podcast, how he created his business as well as talking about the recent Easter camps and elite residentials, He will also bring you news on recent events and discuss what motivates his coaches.
• 00:01:05 - Why Have We Started This Podcast?
• 00:07:40 - How Did You Create TFCC?
• 00:11:08 - Coaching In Easter Camps & During Term Time
• 00:12:43 - What Motivates Us?
• 00:15:39 - Elite Residentials
• 00:17:24 - Club Cricket
• 00:18:29 - TFCC News
• 00:20:49 - Finale
[Originally Recorded 28 April 2022, Produced by Bailey Caine]
In this podcast trailer, hear Tom talk about his new podcast series 'Life Of A Cricket Coach' which will feature insights into the game, topical news, coaching tips, the weekly take away, archive recordings and more, the 'Life of a Cricket Coach' will step inside the coaches mind and provide the insights of Level 4 coach and our founder Tom Flowers as he takes you through the day to day of goings on for a cricket coaching business here in the East Midlands.