11/08/2026
As parents, it’s natural to focus on outcomes. We all love seeing runs scored, wickets taken, team selections, and trophies won.
But as a cricket coach, I can tell you that the off-season and pre-season are not about outcomes. They are about building the processes that eventually create those outcomes.
The young cricketers who make the biggest improvements aren’t necessarily the most talented. They’re often the ones who consistently focus on the daily habits, routines, and behaviours that help them improve.
Why Process Matters More Than Outcome
Outcomes are often outside a player’s control.
A batter can play a perfect shot and still get caught. A bowler can deliver six excellent balls and not take a wicket. If young players judge their success only by results, frustration quickly follows.
Processes, however, are completely within their control.
Examples include:
✅ Turning up to training prepared and on time
✅ Completing strength and conditioning sessions consistently
✅ Practising skills with purpose and intensity
✅ Following recovery and nutrition habits
✅ Setting weekly improvement goals
✅ Maintaining a positive attitude when things don’t go their way
When players focus on these controllable actions, improvement becomes inevitable.
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