Waimea Toi Toi United Cricket Club has the following coaching resources available. Feel free to contact the coach directly to arrange coaching. Note the club does not have any involvement except to provide contact details – all arrangements including payment is to be agreed between the respective parties and not the club.
Richard Percy
Coaching Certification: NZC Level 2
Coaching Experience:
Wellington Cricket Academy (2009-2012 – Pathway Coaching)
Wakatu Cricket Club (Mens Premier Coach 2015-2018)
Waimea Toi Toi Cricket Club (Mens Premier Coach 2018-2020), Pathway & Development Coaching 2021 to present
Nelson Emerging Players Coach (2021 Season)
Email rpirate23@gmail.com
Phone 021 866 257
My coaching philosophy is player-led, with every session built around the individual athlete’s needs rather than me dictating how they should develop. Everything is driven by enjoyment, learning, and, most importantly, clear communication and agreed objectives for each session.
I encourage my players to take ownership of their own development. If they want to improve, there is always additional work they can do outside of our sessions whether that’s technical practice, fitness, or simply reflecting on their performance. I provide the guidance and support, but ultimately the commitment is theirs. It has to be self-driven.
The greatest satisfaction I get from coaching is seeing players continue to improve, build confidence, and perform beyond what they thought was possible. Watching an athlete exceed their own expectations is incredibly rewarding.
For me, sport should always be enjoyable, and coaching should be no different. When players enjoy the process, feel supported, and take ownership of their journey, that’s when the greatest growth and success happen.
Dean McMillan
Coaching Certification: NZC Level 2, Advanced Development
Coaching Experience:
I have 11 years of coaching experience at WTTU, primarily focused on junior and youth cricketers, including representative coaching, and have recently expanded into adult cricket. As a player, I have played at a representative level and also have played over 150 premier games both in Nelson (ACOB CC and Wakatu CC) and Wellington (Onslow CC).
I view a player in the framework of technical skills, age, athletic ability and mindset to help them achieve their goals. It’s important a player is enjoying their cricket, and this is a key focus.
I have experience in mental skills coaching and can look at developing a player’s full potential by balancing awareness, confidence, motivation, and skill.
Contact Details:
Tel: 021 182 9998
Email: mcmillan800@gmail.com
