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COACHES
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRICKET COACH
Adam Crosthwaite
A former Australian domestic wicket-keeper-batsman, Adam Crosthwaite brings high-level elite experience to his coaching.
A member of Australia’s winning 2002 ICC Under-19 World Cup squad, Adam went on to represent Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia across a decade-long professional career, claiming a Ryobi One-Day Cup title and playing for the Adelaide Strikers in the inaugural Big Bash League.
Transitioning from the field, Adam served as Head Coach for the Seattle Thunderbolts in Minor League Cricket (USA), assisted Victoria’s women’s domestic programs, and co-owns the Century Champions League, guiding cricketers at every stage.
Fast-Bowling Specialist & Biomechanist
Simon O'Brien
Founder of The Rocket Factory, Simon O’Brien is an Australian fast-bowling coach, academic and biomechanist.
During his Victorian Premier Cricket career, Simon claimed 242 First-Grade wickets for St Kilda Cricket Club at 24.04, played in a Grand Final-winning era, and represented the Victorian Second XI.
Blending elite playing experience with sports science, Simon uses frame-by-frame biomechanical analysis, speed programming, and custom strength conditioning to increase pace while mitigating injury risk. His evidence-based coaching supports athletes globally, from promising juniors and local club cricketers to Big Bash League and international stars.
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRICKET COACH
Andrew Walton
A Cricket Australia Level 3 High Performance accredited coach, Andrew Walton brings over a decade of elite leadership across Premier Cricket, state, and international systems with KIOC.
Former Head Coach at Melbourne Cricket Club and Prahran Cricket Club, Andrew has worked with international and domestic quality players including Glenn Maxwell, Will Pucovski, Sam Harper, Tayla Vlaeminck, Bryce McGain and Chris Rogers.
Currently serving as Director of Coaching at Scotch College, Andrew integrates technical skill development, game sense, and data-driven analysis to build winning programs and guide emerging talent globally.