Meet The Team
Our team brings together decades of experience from County Age Group and Professional cricket. Led by ECB Level 3 and 2 coaches, we are dedicated to providing the technical guidance and mentorship every player needs to excel.
Alex Bingham
Company DirectorECB Level 3
Alex coaches 1:1 sessions, our Alex Bingham Academy sessions and our Batting ECB Level 3 since 2018 Company Director Workshops. Alex has been coaching since the age of 17. He has lead age groups for Worcestershire CCC junior pathway for over 10 years and also coaches for Warwickshire CCC with their 'Batting Skill Sets' group. He plays cricket with Halesowen CC where he is Senior Head Coach. Alex graduated from The University of Birmingham with a Sport and Exercise Sciences Degree. Alex is very passionate about cricket and loves inspiring the younger generation of cricketers!
Matt Pardoe
Company DirectorECB Level 3
Matt is a Geography Teacher and also Head of Cricket at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. Matt leads on some Masterclasses when he is back during the holidays. Matt was a Professional at Worcestershire County Cricket Club for five years where he played 56 First Class matches for the county. He is the current Herefordshire CCC Captain and he also plays for the MCC when he can. Matt was also Director of Cricket Coaching at Sherborne School for 8 years.
Dan Hickman
CoachECB Level 2
Dan coaches in our Academy sessions and 1:1s. Dan has been coaching since he was 15 and has played cricket since he was 11 for Pedmore CC. He works at Oldswinford Hospital School and coaches football, rugby, and cricket. Having experience in these different sports assists Dan in passing on his expertise to those he coaches.
Ben Hopkins
CoachECB Level 2
Ben coaches in our Academy sessions and 1:1s. Ben has been coaching since the age of 16 and plays cricket at Himley CC, where he is Junior Head Coach. Ben works for Warwickshire CCC on the Girls Pathway and is the U10 Lead Coach on the Boys Pathway at Worcestershire CCC. Ben is currently studying 'Cricket Coaching and Management' at The University of Worcester. He is very passionate about cricket and is eager to pass on his knowledge and expertise to cricketers of all ages and abilities. Ben assists with the admin for Elite.
Jack Dudley
CoachECB Level 2
Jack coaches in our Academy sessions and 1:1s and has been coaching since the age of 16. He is a wicket-keeper playing for Stourbridge CC. Jack is the U12 Boys Pathway Assistant Coach for Worcestershire CCC. He is currently studying 'Cricket Coaching and Management' at The University of Worcester. Jack is keen to ECB Level 2 since 2022 inspire future generations of cricketers.
Matt Askin
CoachECB Level 2
Matt coaches in our Academy sessions and 1:1s. Matt has been fortunate enough to represent England in the Physical Disability Teams between 2011 and 2024 and has had amazing experiences touring with the England team on six occasions, ultimately winning a World Competition in 2015. Matt states he has benefited from working with some amazing coaches who ECB Level 2 since 2024 taught him so much about the game. Matt plays cricket at Beacon CC.