PLAYER SUCCESS
Stories and testimonials from the players and parents of our Perform Cricket community.
Oliver Fanshawe
AUSTRALIAN BLIND CRICKETER AND PERFORM CRICKETER
"Sam has been an awesome coach for me right from day one. He was very flexible with his availability, always trying to make it as easy as possible for me to schedule a session. When I met Sam, I immediately knew he was the right coach for me. He was very friendly and made me feel comfortable right away.
As I’m legally blind and play a modified version of the sport—blind cricket—Sam was able to adapt to the unique nature of the game. Not only did he adjust his coaching style, but he also came to our first session with an understanding of the game, having done his own research into its differences. Sam developed various drills that have significantly improved both my technique and my confidence in playing certain shots.
I’d highly recommend Sam to anyone, regardless of their skill level or any challenges they may face, just as I do."
AMANDA
MOTHER OF PERFORM CRICKETER, KAYLA
"My daughter has been going to Sam for coaching for over a year now. After just one session with Sam, her batting confidence grew. Her confidence, in general, has grown exponentially over the time we've been going to Sam.
He's patient, kind, and has a very keen eye for discovering gaps in their actions. He offers training and tips to navigate through those gaps to improve their performance.
I highly recommend Sam for any budding cricket superstars out there looking to improve their techniques."
BOBBY NAIR
PERFORM CRICKETER
“I have been getting coaching from Sam for the last five years. I have played a lot of cricket in my life but haven’t had any coaches like Sam.
Sam has been helping me with a lot of technique correction and focus with his simple but effective methods. This has made me a very confident batsman and helped me back my skills in the field when playing against different types of bowlers."
Caleb
PERFORM CRICKETER
"Sam Heazlett has been an incredible mentor and coach since day one. Not once have I regretted asking him to be my coach. Sam is always clear with instructions and provides valuable feedback. Ever since joining Sam, my cricketing skills have improved so much, and it’s amazing what you can get out of one session with him.
Sam is always flexible with timing and genuinely wants to help everyone he coaches be as successful as they can. I would highly recommend Sam Heazlett to anyone looking to improve their game—it's something you would not regret."
RYAN
FATHER OF PERFORM CRICKETER, JACOB
"Sam has been coaching my son over an extended period of time now. Sam himself has played at the highest levels.
Representing Queensland Cricket, BBL franchises, and Cricket Australia in both the youth and men’s formats has exposed Sam to elite players and coaches, providing him with the latest tools, techniques, know-how, and mindset programs on the market. Sam understands the game at an elite level.
It is these tools that he is able to pass directly onto the athlete, as they are being taught in elite programs around the world.
I have found Sam to be a very good communicator who is adaptable to teaching players of all behaviors, temperaments, skills, and attitudes.
It is no coincidence that his knowledge and coaching style have helped my son become a better player—leading him to captain various representative teams and gain early exposure, progressing from junior cricket to grade cricket at an early age.
Sam has the ability to teach all aspects and scenarios of the game."
AZMAL
FATHER OF PERFORM CRICKETER, RENIESHA
"We would like to thank you, Sam, for the coaching you are giving to our daughter, Reniesha-Ruby Rony. Your style and method are very effective, helping Reniesha get better at her techniques and become a better cricketer. We are glad that we found you. You are a great coach, Sam Heazlett!"
ALISTER
FATHER OF PERFORM CRICKETER, SAM
"My son is nearly 14 years old and has been receiving coaching from Sam Heazlett for the best part of two years now. Sam has made a substantial difference to my son's cricket, particularly in all aspects of his technical skills, shot-making, and shot selection.
Sam also provides numerous tips and tricks that have been invaluable in improving my son's cricket game more generally, including aspects of his mental game. Sam has a way of training that is both supportive and encouraging while at the same time challenging, which resonates with my son. The training that Sam has provided has been invaluable to my son's game.
We are very appreciative of the opportunity to be coached by Sam on a regular basis and for my son to learn from Sam’s own professional cricket career and wealth of experience. We highly recommend Sam for cricket coaching to any cricketer wanting to improve their own game."
STEVE COLLETT
PRESIDENT AT WELLINGTON POINT CRICKET CLUB
"My two boys have been going to Sam Heazlett for the past year. In that time, I have seen a real improvement in their batting and enjoyment of the game. Sam is a great bloke who knows his stuff inside out. He has trained with the best and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his coaching.
His expertise is evident in the way he breaks down complex techniques into simple, understandable steps. He also has many different drills that keep the training fresh.
Sam also has a great ability to connect with young players, making them feel comfortable and motivated.
I have recommended a number of players to Sam, and they have all had positive things to say about his coaching style. Parents have told me how much their children have improved and how much they enjoy their training sessions.
It's clear that Sam's dedication to his players and his passion for the game resonate with everyone he coaches, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to players who want to improve their game."
WIll
PERFORM CRICKETER
"I started with Sam around four months ago, and since then, he has helped me develop a calmer and more confident approach to my batting. Sam is incredibly passionate, personable, and has a wealth of experience. He is able to articulate his advice clearly and concisely. No matter your skill level, Sam will be able to elevate your playing experience."
BRAD
FATHER OF PERFORM CRICKETER, CHARLIE
"Sam is an amazing coach, particularly for younger aspiring cricketers. Sam has shown my boy Charlie a lot of care and support, coupled with focused coaching to help him grow. Sam has helped Charlie improve as a batter, bowler, and person. I recommend Sam as a coach for anyone looking to grow their skills in this great game."
VERN & NATALIE
PARENTS OF PERFORM CRICKETER, ALICIA, RYLIE & AMELIA
"Sam has been coaching three of our kids on and off for the last couple of years. We have found Sam to be knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and works well with kids. Our kids' cricket performance has definitely improved thanks to Sam."