3C Team

Head Coach

Jason de la Peña

Capturing imaginations and coaching individuals to become the best cricketers they can be is what fuels Jason’s passion for the sport. Known for his intense, fun, and empowering sessions, he brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to our team.

Accreditations

Playing and Coaching Experience

Lead Coach

Manish Jithender

Manish, an ardent cricket fan and seasoned coach, is instrumental in nurturing young talent, building high-performance teams, and prepping our teams for various tournaments. His focus is on building a strong foundation for intermediate, advanced, and club cricketers.

Accreditations

Playing Experience

Lead Coach

Divya Saxena

With a decade of cricket playing experience and 2 years as a coach, Divya is the current Captain and player for Canadian National Women’s Team. She is a Right hand batting all rounder. She loves Cricket and always strives to be the best version of herself! She is a fierce advocate for Women in Cricket and believes “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”

Accreditations

Playing Experience

LEAD COACH

Mark Ravinpal Williams

With over a decade of playing experience in cricket and 8 years dedicated to coaching, Mark excels in nurturing the skills of junior and intermediate cricketers. His coaching approach is centred around the holistic development of each individual, recognizing and harnessing their unique strengths and abilities. Mark’s commitment to personalised coaching ensures that every athlete receives tailored guidance and support to maximise their potential and excel on the cricket field.

Accreditations

Playing Experience

LEAD COACH

JACK MATON

Coach Jack brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our coaching team, having played for the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord’s, London, and representing Jersey at various levels. His extensive cricket journey includes training at the European Centre of Excellence in La Manga, Spain, Jack’s comprehensive cricket journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge in High Performance, Strength & Conditioning, adding a dynamic element to our training sessions.

 

Inspired by Freddie Flintoff, Jack’s love for cricket shines through in his coaching. With a focus on technical precision and a passion for the game, Coach Jack emphasises teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect, he pushes players to excel both on and off the field.

Accreditations

Playing Experience

LEAD COACH

MARYAPPAN CHINNATHURAI

Maryappan Chinnathurai or “Coach Kutty”, is a well-known figure in Tamil Nadu division cricket. As a fast-bowler and all-rounder, he is a qualified mechanical engineer with aspirations of representing Singapore at the international level. Coach Kutty’s experience in division cricket has contributed to his understanding of the game, player development, and coaching techniques. His background and expertise make him a valuable resource in guiding aspiring cricketers in the cricket circuit, helping them refine their skills and achieve their cricketing goals.

Accreditations

Playing Experience

LEAD COACH

SAM WELLER

Sam’s seasoned cricketing background includes stints at Kent CCC and Oxford Brookes University, showcasing his cricket playing skills and extensive experience in the sport. His all-round abilities and rich cricketing lineage will guide our players towards unlocking their full potential. With his exceptional communication skills and international exposure, Sam is a natural fit for the coaching team at 3C. His elite sporting background is a perfect match for our High Performance academy, ensuring that our players receive the highest level of training to excel in their cricketing endeavours.

Accreditations

Playing Experience

Coach

KRIS SASITHARAN

Navigating the fiercely competitive cricket landscape in India, we are proud to have Kris join our coaching team. Kris has represented Mumbai at the U-19, University and Ranji Trophy (first class cricket) levels. Kris was also in the Mumbai team that won the Wills Trophy (50 overs) in 1991.

 

The Mumbai teams that Kris was part of also had India stalwarts like Ravi Shastri, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sanjay Manjrekar, Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli, amongst others.


Kris brings a wealth of experience and learnings to mentor young aspiring cricketers as part of the 3C coaching staff, guiding them on the path to success in the world of cricket.

Accreditations

Playing Experience

Coach

JIM RIBBANS

A distinguished background as an executive producer for global sports broadcasters such as ESPN, Sky Sports, and Fox Sports, Jim brings a wealth of experience from overseeing cricket studios during monumental events like World Cup Finals. His profound understanding of the game is unparalleled, and his pivot into cricket coaching was a natural progression of bringing his playing experience and technical knowledge to 3C. His expertise adds a unique perspective to our coaching setup and has had a huge impact on the development of our players.

Accreditations

Coach

ABHISHEK RAO

Coach Abhishek Rao, known as “Shakey” in the cricket community, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our coaching staff. With a background in sports broadcasting at ESPN and Fox Sports, Shakey’s insights and forthright thoughts on perfecting our program are invaluable.


His passion for the game, coupled with his empathy and emotional intelligence, make Shakey an exceptional coach who truly understands the needs of our players.

Accreditations

Meet Our Holistic Team

We’ve partnered with experts in Sports Psychology, Physiotherapy, and Nutrition to ensure the well-rounded development of our athletes. 3 Cricket members will receive a 10% discount for the initial consultation with our holistic team.

Sports Psychologist

Dr Jay-Lee Nair

Dr Jay Lee, a former NCAA Div-1 full-scholar collegiate athlete with Academic All-American Honours, is a renowned specialist in sport psychology. She has worked with Singapore’s Sailing team for the Rio Olympics 2016 and Thailand’s top swimmers for the 2020 Olympics games in Tokyo.

Sports Physiotherapy

Bevan Colless/Joe Claridge

Singapore Physio works with young athletes to help them develop safely, improving strength, power and flexibility which reduces and prevent injuries. They use world-leading sports science data, machines, and techniques to monitor the athlete’s physical progression.

Sports Nutrition

Dr Naras Lapsys

Dr Naras Lapsys, a Molecular Biologist with a PhD in Medicine, is both an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Accredited Practicing Sports Dietitian. He works with individuals ranging from the very unwell through to elite and professional athletes, understanding the complex interplay between stress, sleep, fitness, diet, and state of mind.

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