Our Coaches

Collective strength and expertise of
our coaches with vast cricket

Our aim is to build a global network of future leaders within cricket who can take the game forward with strength, integrity and hard work.

Our coaching team has a combined 40+ years of experience in Coaching and development. They have knowledge and expertise required to succeed in modern day cricket. We at P2G, not only focus on primary aspects of cricket skills like bowling, batting, fielding and fitness but also well versed in lifting your game at physical and psychological side as well. experience help us to create a world class coaching experience at P2G. All our coaches are qualified coaches and are certified from Cricket Australia with a current working with children check..

Peter Hatzoglou

Peter Hatzoglou

Former Program Director

Peter has joined the P2G team in a leading role that concentrates on content delivery and management. He is active squad member of first Melbourne Renegades and now Perth Scorchers BBL Teams and playing as specialist leg spin bowler. As a cricketer, he played for Melbourne University’s 1st XI, he’s also a member of the Cricket Victoria Emerging Performance Squad.

Wayne Miller

Wayne Miller

Head Coach

Wayne’s , a coach with tremendous knowledge and played in Premier Footscray First X1 and coached Cricket and AFL in High Performance Roles. He’s an accomplished professional having worked in leadership roles all over the world. His coaching technique is versatile which suits all ages. The wealth and knowledge and coming from cricket background makes him one of the best coaches in the industry.   

Geoff Pretty

Geoff Pretty

Senior Coach

Geoff is an experienced all-rounder & coach having played Premier Cricket, Sub District & also representing Victoria at under 21 level. Currently coaching in the VTCA, Geoff has coached in various roles for in excess of 20 years.

Geoff’s focus is on getting the basics right to build a platform for development & growth. A middle order batter & medium pace allrounder who possesses a sound cricket intellect & enjoys passing on knowledge & ideas in the game we all share a passion in.

Richard  Phillips

Richard Phillips

Coach

Richard’s an experienced L2 coach having spent decades developing junior cricketers at Deer Perk CC and other in Melbourne. He is specialist in finding and fixing faults of cricketer at any age. He has been involved in the junior cricket development in the region from decades and has plenty to offer as coach to any youngster. He is the one on one specialist at P2G Cricket Academy and an asset to the program.

Kyle Scheepers

Kyle Scheepers

Coach

Kyle Scheepers, a young gun from South Africa, a Level 1 coach, fitness specialist, exceptionally versatile cricketer and played cricket at a premier level in England and South Africa. A talented all all-rounder who is well educated in planning and developing cricketing skills for all ages. At such a young age, he has already delivered elite cricket coaching session across various age groups making a huge difference in nurturing cricket skills. His record highest score of 200 not out in a 50 over game speaks for itself. His persistence and passion towards providing world class coaching is invaluable to P2G and anyone who loves cricket..

Sandeep Mandalika (SONNY)

Sandeep Mandalika (SONNY)

Coach

Sandeep, a very passionate cricket lover and a L2 certified coach from Cricket Australia. He has been playing cricket in various cricket Club in the west of Melbourne over 10 years across multiple grades and divisions. His coaching ethics and enthusiasm towards providing a fun filled knowledge based cricket session is fantastic. He is the very best at getting that little bit extra from everyone he works with, leaving nothing to chance with his preparation and dedication..

Simon Lambert

Simon Lambert

Coach

Simon Lambert, a Level 2 ECB Coach is a left hand opening bat originally from England and got experience of running cricket academies across multiple continents. Simon also played for York CC as well as Warwickshire County 2nd XI and the M.C.C. Simon scored a record 209* in his cricketing career so far, only the sixth person to score a double century in the Yorkshire County Premier League. He has been the fantastic addition to P2G Cricket Academy sharing all his knowledge and experience with our students.

 

Nikhil Deep

Nikhil Deep

Coach

Nikhil is a brilliant all-rounder and a Level 1 coach. He exploded into Carlton Premier’s First XI as a skilful batter and left arm orthodox bowler. He is sharp and provides unique coaching style where Nikhil provides complete flavour of how players train at higher levels. Nikhil has represented nationals as a junior cricketer and has immense potential to improve cricket for any youngster