In this first episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock introduce the podcast and explore why cricket is such a uniquely mental game.

They discuss why an obsession with technique can sometimes hold players back, how mindset influences performance at every level, and what the recent Ashes series revealed about preparation, adaptability, and pressure.

Topics covered include:

• Why cricket places unique psychological demands on players

• Technique obsession vs performance mindset

• The pressures facing young cricketers in modern systems

• Confidence, resilience, and independent thinking

• Self-talk, visualisation, and common mental mistakes

• Lessons from the Ashes — adaptability, leadership, and preparation

This podcast is for cricketers, parents, and coaches who want to understand performance beyond technique alone.

Welcome to The Cricket Mind Podcast.

This short trailer introduces a podcast focused on the mental, tactical, and human side of cricket — through honest, long-form conversations rather than soundbites or slogans.

Hosted by Nathan Wood (ex Lancashire cricketer, former Head of Coach Development for England Cricket, and ECB Level 4 coach), alongside Briony Brock (mindset coach and current player), the podcast explores the challenges cricketers at all levels face. From managing nerves and pressure, to responding to mistakes and performing with freedom, the conversations are practical, grounded, and rooted in real experience.

There’s no jargon, no judgement, and no hype. Just clear thinking, useful tools, and thoughtful discussion designed to help players, coaches, and parents better understand the mental side of the game.

Subscribe now — with full episodes coming soon.