Individual Coaching

Sports Coaching Solutions Limited is delighted to offer high calibre coaches with extensive experience, both coaching and playing. Coaches and facilities are only available at certain times. Check the coaches schedule when booking your 1-2-1. Please email if you need to find out a coach's availability.

Specialist individual One-2-One coaching is the only form of coaching that focuses exclusively on the individual player. Sessions can be tailored to suit the individuals needs ensuring new skills are developed whilst bad habits can be corrected.




Richard Lough - After completing a Diploma in Parks & Recreation Management at Lincoln University Richard pursued a career in Supermarket Management. His coaching experience includes 10 years with Lincoln University Rugby Club coaching teams from U21 to Division1 Metro. A halfback & opening batsman by trade, his return to cricket's been guided through people he's met & learnt from the years as part of the Coaching Solutions team. His passion is to find ways that allows every player to train & play at their individual highest level. Richard has been coaching for Coaching Solutions for 7 years, he now has extensive experience coaching many club and school teams as well as individuals. Cost $55 per hour. Christchurch. 



Balvant (Bal) Shivlal - Bal completed his postgraduate studies and found that business was the correct path for him. With 25+ years of successful business and a strong passion for sports he was a huge supporter and sponsor of club cricket for many years. As a captain, top order batter who also evolved from medium pace bowling to a spinner he brings a wide variety of knowledge. He believes an emphasis on strong basic skills sets a solid foundation for players to grow, be confident, and use those skills in game situations. He’s coached at Stac, Medbury, Cathedral Grammar, Boys High and OBC. Success starts with motivation, goal setting, and bringing them to fruition by discipline, focus and hard work. Cost $55 per hour. Christchurch. 



Ben Cox - Ben is a dedicated cricket coach passionate about nurturing talent and fostering a love for the game. With a strong understanding of cricket fundamentals and advanced strategies, Ben focuses on skill development and building confidence in players of all ages. With a background in wicketkeeping, batting and leg spin bowling, he's keen to pass on this knowledge and skill. Since starting cricket at the young age of 3 and continuing to play right until the end of his schooling, he’s now focusing on his coaching. Ben's coaching for Coaching Solutions with 3 teams at Christchurch Boys High School. Cost $55 per hour. Christchurch.


Connie Osborn - Connie is one of our Overseas coaches from the UK. She is a Good All-Rounder, a stylish batter and medium swing bowler. Connie is playing regularly for the OBC Premier Women and has some impressive contributions including 3/6. Connie plays for the Bath Cricket Club Women’s 1st XI and represented Somerset County in 2016 for the u12s development squad and has then progressed through the age groups to u18s. She has also played for the MCC in England while coaching teams in the UK last season having gained her ECB Level One coaching qualification. Cost $55 per hour. Christchurch.