The Melville Cricket Club prides itself on having what we believe to be the most elite, diverse and innovative coaching structure. Our coaching team consists of eight former national and international players who are now giving back and contributing to creating the next crop of elite cricketers. In addition, we have a number of developing and passionate coaches across our structure providing specialist knowledge and mentoring to our playing group across all competitions and teams.
It is truly exciting for the club to have such a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced coaching line up. This will benefit all of our players not only now but into the future.
Matt Bowdler, President
Accreditation: Level 3
Paul Terry is a former English cricketer, having played for Melville Cricket Club & 2 tests for England in 1984. Paul has been at the club for 22 years, 8 of those years as coach. Paul has played 48 1st Grade games for Melville Cricket Club.
Accreditation: Level 3
Thommo has been Melville Cricket Club Male Head Coach Coach since 2003. During that time MCC has achieved playing in finals 12 times. He is also involved in the WACA Under 18 Female program, recently appointed the WA Assistant coach. He is described as full of energy and unwavering commitment. Thommo’s desire for the club to be successful long term and to help our players reach their potential make him a huge asset to Melville.
Lauren is a Past Melville player who has played over 200 games of A grade cricket, with over 1500 runs and 100 wickets. Her strengths were patrolling the boundary, bowling at the death and being a handy middle order bat, who was great at running between the wickets.
As a coach Lauren’s strength is skill development, working with young cricketers and bringing them through to senior grade cricket and on to representing the state.
Lauren is currently on staff at the WACA as the WA U15s Assistant Coach.
Stammy scored over 3000 runs and took over 100 wickets for the Blue and Black, and represented WA at underage championships, for the Western Fury and Australian Shooting Stars. Lauren previously coached Melville while she was rehabbing an ACL injury, and more recently has been heavily involved with coaching and playing AFL at a high level. We are pleased to have Lauren back to influence the development of our current crop of players.
As a WA and Melville player she is was well known for her work ethic, strategic knowledge, and ability to absorb pressure as a batter before changing gears and applying pressure back on the opposition.
As a current player, Bissy will be looking to improve on her already important contributions of over 2000 runs and 200 wickets for Melville, and develop as a leader. As a coach Emma will bring back to the club the High Performance systems she has experienced over the past few years with the Western Fury and Perth Scorchers to target developing the clubs fitness and helping our fast bowlers develop their techniques, variations and game awareness.
Accreditation Level: 2
Doig is a Melville stalwart having played well over 350 matches for the blue and black. With a wealth of experience on the field, he has also played a very active role off the field developing our juniors and seniors in various positions over the years. Steve brings plenty of energy, fun and desire to see others succeed with everything that he does.
Accreditation: Level 1
Drew is one of our current 1st grade players and has been a standout club performer for many years. He has played over 250 1st Games for the club. He has played first class cricket for Western Australia and is a multiple presidents medal winner at MCC. Another of our experienced players, he brings plenty of tips and skill development for both bat and ball to our players.
Accreditation: Level 1
Luke is our current 1st grade and club captain. He was formerly contracted with the WACA having debuted for the Warriors in 2009 with a top score of 124 for WA. A passionate club man and top order batsmen, Luke is giving back to the club through his coaching and mentoring of a number of our players. As one of our most experienced players, he has great insight for all of our up and coming future stars.
Sean Terry is a former Irish International and county cricket player & is currently 1st Grade captain of Melville Cricket Club. Sean also played for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.
Former 1st Grade player for Melville Cricket Club. Played 95 1st Grade games from 1986 – 2000.
Accreditation: Level 2
Mark is a 1st grade Melville player who has played for Melville since he was in the under 13’s. Mark has now played 55 1st grade matches taking over 120 wickets. His strengths are being able to use the new ball well, bowling into the breeze, out fielding and being a swing man in the batting order. Mark has played 3 games representing WA so far with aims to play more in the future. Mark tries to encourage his players to constantly learn by asking questions and striving to improve. His knowledge in bowling and skill acquisition allow him to nurture our young cricketers to become ready for senior cricket in the future.
Terry Culley is the Under 17’s coach for season 2019/20. Terry coached the Under 17’s side of season 2017/18 to Under 17’s Premiers.
Blake is a talented all-rounder with an experienced approach to the game. Having played senior cricket since the age of 16, Blake understands what it takes for young cricketers to be successful. Blake represented Western Australia in underage national carnivals and is currently the opening batsman and a seam bowler for Melville CC 1st grade in the WACA Premier Competition.
Adam Shaw has played for Melville for many years, starting as a junior and progressing up the senior grades. Adam Shaw made his 1st Grade debut in 2017.
