MEET THE COACHES
Cheshire Cricket Coaching is led by experienced specialists with strong playing and coaching experience, combined with a deep understanding of how players develop over time.
Sessions are professional and well organised — but always delivered in a way that is:
- Clear and age-appropriate
- Positive and encouraging
- Focused on long-term improvement
Our aim is simple: to provide coaching that players enjoy and parents can trust.
EXPERIENCED. TRUSTED. SUPPORTIVE
Nathan Wood
Head Coach
Specialist Areas: Batting & Mindset Development
Nathan is the Head Coach at Cheshire Cricket Coaching and brings a rare mix of elite playing experience, national coaching leadership, and long-term involvement in player development.
Playing Career:
- England U17, U18 & U19
- Lancashire C.C.C & Cheshire C.C.C.
- Highest first-class score: 155 v Surrey at The Oval
Coaching Career:
- ECB Level 4 Master Coach
- Lancashire Talent Pathway
- Head of Coach Development for England Cricket
As a player, Nathan represented Young England, before opening the batting for Lancashire County Cricket Club. He later finished his playing career with Cheshire CCC and several Premier League clubs, giving him first-hand experience of the game across junior, county, club, and professional environments.
Following his playing career, Nathan moved into coaching within the Lancashire Performance Programme, before achieving ECB Level 4 Master Coach status — the highest coaching qualification in world cricket.
He later became Head of Coach Development for England Cricket, overseeing coach education across England and Wales from grassroots participation through to the international game.
Alongside his technical coaching work, Nathan founded Cricket Mind Online, a specialist service supporting cricketers with the mental side of performance and helping players transfer the quality of their practice into competitive match environments.
At Cheshire Cricket Coaching, Nathan specialises in batting and mindset development, working with players who want to improve their skills in a way that stands up under match pressure. His coaching style is calm, clear, and highly individual, with a strong emphasis on sound technique, good decision-making, and helping players consistently take what they work on in training into games.
To maintain the quality and individual focus of his work, Nathan works with a limited number of players.
“If you get the chance to work with Nathan then do take the opportunity for your development”
— Paul Shaw, England Cricket
Patrick Ashling
Senior Coach
Specialist Areas: Batting & Wicket-Keeping
Patrick is an ECB Level 3 Performance Coach with over a decade of coaching experience and more than 10,000 hours of one-to-one coaching delivered to players of all ages and abilities.
Playing Career:
- Cheshire C.C.C
- CCL all-time record: Most wicket-keeping dismissals
- CCL season record: Most runs in a season
Coaching Career:
- ECB Level 3 Performance Coach
- Head Coach roles: Bowdon; Sale; Alderley Edge
- Featured on Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams
He began his coaching journey in Australia — starting in Tasmania in 2012 whilst playing and coaching within the local pathway — and returned to the UK and moved into full-time coaching.
Alongside his coaching work, Patrick spent several years working in education — an experience that continues to shape his clear, structured, and player-centred approach.
Patrick has held senior coaching roles across Cheshire and the North West and is currently a First XI player and Head Coach at Alderley Edge Cricket Club. His playing background includes representing Cheshire CCC and extensive experience in ECB Premier League and overseas competitions, particularly as a wicket-keeper and top-order batter.
At Cheshire Cricket Coaching, Patrick delivers coaching across 1-to-1 sessions, group programmes, and the Cheshire Performance Academy. His sessions are well planned, personal, and motivating, with a strong emphasis on:
- Developing sound technique
- Building confidence through clarity
- Helping players practice effectively between sessions
As a late developer himself, Patrick places great importance on empathy, enjoyment, and long-term improvement. He is particularly effective at supporting players over time, helping them build belief, resilience, and consistency in their game.
Patrick works with players from early junior ages through to senior cricket, adapting his coaching to suit the individual while ensuring sessions remain purposeful and enjoyable.
“I’ve been training with Paddy for about 18 months. Our sessions are fun and varied and he has helped me to improve as a player — I’d highly recommend Paddy’s services to cricketers at all levels!”
— Jonny Day, Sale Cricket Club
Majid Majeed
Assistant Coach
Specialist Areas: Spin Bowling & Batting
Majid brings extensive playing experience and a strong understanding of long-term player development to Cheshire Cricket Coaching.
Playing Career:
- 16 first-class & 20 list A matches
- 1,150+ league wickets
- 12,000+ league runs
Coaching Career:
- ECB Level 2 Coach
- Over a decade of coaching experience
- Coached across junior & senior cricket
A former first-class cricketer, Majid played 16 first-class and 20 List A matches before going on to enjoy a long and highly successful career in English league cricket. Across 19 seasons, he scored over 12,000 runs and took more than 1,150 wickets, with standout performances including a best bowling return of 8 for 18 and a highest score of 218 in league cricket. This depth of experience allows him to relate to players across age groups, formats, and stages of development.
Alongside his playing career, Majid has coached at a number of clubs he represented, including Adlington CC, Widnes CC, Woodhouses CC, and Stand CC, working with players from Under 9s through to adults. He is an ECB Level 2 qualified coach, having qualified in 2010, and has spent over a decade supporting players in both junior and senior environments.
At Cheshire Cricket Coaching, Majid supports 1-to-1 coaching, group coaching, and holiday & summer camps. His sessions are clear, purposeful, and standards-driven, with a strong emphasis on technical fundamentals, particularly within spin bowling and batting, and on helping players develop repeatable skills that transfer effectively into matches. His coaching style is calm and supportive, with a consistent focus on long-term improvement rather than short-term outcomes.
“Majid is patient, knowledgeable, and brilliant with young players. My daughter has made real progress and feels far more confident in her game.”
— Priya S, Parent
How our 1-to-1 coaching works
Cheshire Cricket Coaching operates a suitability-led coaching model, ensuring each player works with the coach best suited to their current stage of development.
Most players work primarily with Patrick or Majid, benefiting from regular, structured coaching and continuity over time.
Nathan provides specialist input where appropriate, particularly for players seeking deeper technical refinement or support with performance under match pressure.
This approach helps us maintain clarity, consistency, and high standards — while ensuring every player receives the right level of support.
Get in touch
If you’d like to discuss coaching options or talk through which coach may be the best fit for you or your child, please get in touch.
About Cheshire Cricket Coaching
Cheshire Cricket Coaching provides professional cricket coaching for players across Cheshire, delivered through 1-to-1 coaching, cricket camps, and the Cheshire Performance Academy.