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Cricket is 90% Mental. Are you Training for It?

You can spend thousands of hours in the nets, but if your mind wanders at the crease or you’re dwelling on a dropped catch at slip, your technical skill won't save you.

In a game of fine margins—where one lapse in concentration can end your innings or lose a match—your mindset is your most important piece of kit. Whether you’re a top-order batter facing the new ball or a spinner needing to maintain composure after being hit for six, I help you build the "inner steel" required for the long game.

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Mindset out in the Middle

• The "Next Ball" Mentality: Learn how to switch off between deliveries and switch back on with total intensity when the bowler hits their stride.

• Managing "The Nervous 90s" & Pressure: Techniques to stay calm when you’re approaching milestones or when the required run rate is climbing.

• Overcoming the "Fear of Failure": Build a self-belief system that isn't destroyed by a low score or a heavy defeat.

• Focus Over Long Durations: Learn how to manage your mental energy over a full day’s play or a multi-day match to avoid "soft" dismissals.

• Returning from Injury: Manage the frustration of being sidelined and regain the confidence to trust your body in the field again.

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How It Works

• Initial Consultation: An initial session to talk about your career path, your goals, and how we can sharpen your mental game.

• Psychological profiling of your mental strengths and areas for improvement, specific to your position on the pitch.

•  Follow-up sessions focused on building mental skills you can use in the middle, ensuring your mental training translates directly into runs and wickets.

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Expertise

​Dr Darren Britton has over a decade of experience helping develop some of the country's most talented cricketers. He is currently the Pathway Psychologist at Surrey County Cricket Club, where he provides tailored psychological support to help players prepare for their careers as professional cricketers. 

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Prices

Initial Consultation: £90 p/h (Up to 60 mins)

Follow-up Sessions: £90 p/h (Up to 60 mins) 

Performance Plan: £499 (6 sessions) 

Elite Performers Package: £1999 (annual support plan)

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FAQ

Q: Is this only for batters?

A: Absolutely not. I work with bowlers on their "death bowling" composure, wicketkeepers on sustained concentration, and captains on leadership and decision-making under pressure.

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Q: Can this help with my "technique" issues?

A: Often, what looks like a technical flaw is actually a mental one—like "playing around" a ball because of anxiety or overthinking. By fixing the mindset, the body often follows.

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Q: Is our work confidential?

A: Entirely. Whether you're a pro on the county circuit or a high-level club player, your sessions are a private space to discuss your game.