Our work is to bridge the gap between your nets and game day performances.
We work on game day routines, setup, cricketing identity, and strategy to get the best out of you and unlock the potential you know you have within you.
195+ cricketers. Rep, premier, state and pathway.
That's the gap I work on. The six inches between the ears.
It's not a talent problem. You've got the talent.
When I was a teenager in Pune, I got picked for a selection game. I'd trained for months. In the nets I was one of the best in the group.
On the day, I couldn't find my game. I was thinking about the selectors. I was thinking about getting out. I was watching myself instead of the ball.
I didn't get selected. And nobody told me I wasn't good enough, because I knew I was. I just couldn't get it out when it counted.
I've spent my career on that. I've now worked with 195+ cricketers just in the past 12 months, from club to pro. It's almost never the skill. It's the gap between the nets and the game, and nobody trains it.
I was dropped from the WA squad. Twelve months later I was back in. This work was the difference between those two versions of me.Western Australia State XI
This work with Nik is what has separated my preparation from the result.2x Sheffield Shield Winner · SA Redbacks
Secured my professional contract with South Australia. Working with Nik has been the best thing for my game over the past 24 months.Professional Contract · South Australia
"I used to switch off between balls without realising it. That was costing me more than I knew."
"I wasn't thinking about the scoreboard. I was just repeating what we'd trained."
How we will work together.
We set up a plan. Depending on whether you are a pro or emerging pro, we tailor this to your needs.
The day before a big game, the morning after a bad innings, or when something's not sitting right. I'm available for a chat if you need me.
Your game logs, maps and weekly plan feed our calls, so we work from what happened, not what you remember.
Every 6 weeks. This tells us whether you are on track to be mentally elite.
Built for cricket over ten years.
Pre-season we build. In-season we adjust. Off-season we fix and rebuild.
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- You play rep, premier, state, pathway or emerging cricket.
- You know you're good enough, but don't always play like it.
- You'll do the work between calls.
No, if
- You want your technique fixed.
- You want to sit and talk about confidence.
- You want to hand it over and do nothing.
Before You Book.
What happens on the call?
We talk about where your cricket is at, what keeps showing up, and what you want to change. By the end we'll both know whether working together makes sense. If it doesn't, I'll say so.
What does it cost?
I cover that on the call, once I know where you are and what would help. Booking a call doesn't commit you to anything.
Who is this for?
Rep, premier, pathway, state, emerging and aspiring professional cricketers who know they're good enough but don't always play like it.
How is this different from the 22Unlocked app?
22Unlocked gives you the frameworks to work through on your own. Working with me adds the 1:1 calls and direct access, so we work on your actual cricket. Full 22Unlocked access is included.
How does the work run?
1:1 calls with me every fortnight, direct access between calls, and the 22Unlocked platform underneath it all. The exact work depends on where you are in the season.
Do you do session packages?
No. I don't sell a block of sessions. Working with me is a commitment to your mental game.
We start with a 30 day money back guarantee. After that it's a 6 month commitment. I want to see that you're putting the work in, and that we have a relationship that works for both of us.
Is this therapy?
No. It's performance coaching built for cricket. If you're dealing with something bigger, I'll point you to the right support.
Pick a time.
P.S. If you've been underperforming for a while, think about what another 12 months of the same will cost you.