The coaching team
Meet The Coaches
Experienced cricket coaches offering 1-to-1 coaching, group coaching and holiday camps across Cheshire
Coaching experience you can trust
Cheshire Cricket Coaching is delivered by a small team of experienced coaches who understand both cricket and player development.
Each coach brings a different background, style and area of expertise, helping players receive the right support for their game.
Whether you’re looking for batting, bowling, wicket-keeping or all-round support, you can learn more about each coach below and view their 1-to-1 coaching options.
Nathan Wood
Head Coach
Nathan is the Head Coach at Cheshire Cricket Coaching and brings a rare mix of elite playing experience, national coaching leadership, and long-term expertise in player development.
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.
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
“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
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.
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.
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.
Alongside his coaching work, Patrick spent several years working in education — an experience that continues to shape his clear, structured, and player-centred approach.
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
“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
Majid brings extensive playing experience and a strong understanding of long-term player development to Cheshire Cricket Coaching.
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, practical and supportive, with a strong focus on helping players improve their skills and take that improvement into matches.
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
“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
Choosing the right coach
Each coach brings different experience and areas of expertise.
Some players are looking for skill or performance support. Others need regular coaching to build confidence, improve technique or enjoy their cricket more.
You can view each coach’s 1-to-1 session options, compare prices and choose the booking option that feels right.
If you are unsure which coach may be the best fit, you can contact us before booking and we’ll help you decide.
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.