Cricket Matters Performance Assessment
Cricket Performance Assessment: The Definitive Starting Point.
Cricket Matters Performance Assessments are designed to answer one question clearly: Why isn’t your current effort translating into reliable match-day performance?
This assessment is the mandatory entry point into the Cricket Matters Performance System. We assess first because training without assessment is guessing — and guessing is why progress stalls, injuries repeat, and technique breaks down under pressure.
Technique does not fail in isolation. It fails when the body cannot support it under load, fatigue, pressure, and time. This assessment exists to identify exactly where that support breaks down — before more training is added.
Why Most Cricket Training Fails.
Most cricketers don’t lack commitment. They lack joined-up decisions. They are passed between:
- Rehabilitation that resolves symptoms but ignores cricket mechanics
- Coaching that adjusts technique without addressing physical limitations
- Training that builds fitness without accounting for workload, recovery, or injury history
The result is familiar: short-term improvement, recurring problems, and performance that doesn’t hold up in matches.
Cricket performance breaks down when decisions are fragmented. The Cricket Matters Performance Assessment was built to remove that fragmentation.
Why Technique Breaks Under Match Pressure.
Many cricketers look technically sound in short sessions — and break down during matches. This is not a technical failure. It is a structural one. Cricket performance is hierarchical. If foundational layers are insufficient, upper-level technique cannot survive fatigue, pressure, or repeated effort. This is explained by the Cricket Matters Athletic Pyramid.
The Cricket Matters Athletic Pyramid
Layer 1: Movement Foundations.
Mobility, stability, balance, and coordination determine access to positions and basic control. Deficits here increase injury risk and compensation.
Layer 2: Strength & Aerobic Capacity
This layer supports force transfer and recovery between efforts. Without it, technical intent cannot be sustained.
Layer 3: Power, Speed & Anaerobic Capacity
This layer determines match-deciding actions — sprinting, bowling spells, explosive hitting — under pressure.
Mental Resilience (Integrated)
Mental resilience is not trained in isolation. It emerges when physical capacity supports decision-making under fatigue.
If lower layers are insufficient, upper-level technique collapses — regardless of coaching quality.
The Athletic Pyramid explains why technique fails under match pressure. The Performance Flywheel explains how technique is supported — or degraded — in real time.
The Performance Assessment uses both models together: one to identify structural weaknesses, the other to understand how those weaknesses affect technique ball after ball.
What We Assess: The Performance Flywheel in Action.
At the centre of the Cricket Matters Performance System is technique — not as a starting point, but as an output. Our Performance Assessment uses a flywheel model to examine every factor that supports or degrades technique under match conditions. Every Performance Assessment examines the full chain that supports cricket technique. Nothing is viewed in isolation.
Clinical Health & Injury History.
Where appropriate, we assess:
- Pain, previous injuries, and recurring issues
- Recovery capacity and workload tolerance
- Risk factors that alter movement quality and decision-making
Unresolved clinical issues change how the body moves—and how technique presents under pressure.
Cricket-Specific Mechanics.
We analyse how your body expresses technique under cricket-specific demands, including:
- Fast bowling mechanics and overhead loading
- Foot strike and front-foot contact
- Rotational sequencing and torque for batters and bowlers
This identifies whether technical limitations are driven by physical constraints rather than coaching errors.
Physical Capacity & Load Tolerance.
We assess whether your body can support the technique you’re being asked to perform:
- Strength and force transfer
- Speed and power expression
- Fatigue resistance across spells, sessions, and matches
If capacity is insufficient, technique will collapse under load—no matter how good it looks in the nets.
Who Leads the Assessment.
The Cricket Matters Performance System is designed and overseen by James Breese, founder and Performance System Architect. James operates at the intersection of:
- Level 4 Sports & Remedial Therapy (LCSP Associate Member)
- ECB Cricket Coaching
- High-Performance Strength & Conditioning
This ensures that every assessment—whether delivered in-person or via our remote platform—balances clinical safety, technical relevance, and performance intent.
Standardised Delivery & Expert Accountability
To maintain the highest standards of professional accountability, all assessments follow the same proprietary framework.
- In-Person Assessments (Cwmcarn Clinic): Led by James Breese and our clinical team at our specialist facility in Cwmcarn, South Wales.
- Remote & International Assessments: Delivered via our dedicated performance app and led by Josh Kennedy (Physical Preparation & Return-to-Performance Specialist).
Regardless of the delivery method, every Performance Roadmap is audited and overseen by James Breese to ensure it meets the Cricket Matters Performance System standards.
Your Performance Roadmap.
This is not a screening or a score sheet. Every Performance Assessment produces a clear Performance Roadmap, detailing:
- The primary mechanical and physical constraints limiting performance
- Which technical changes are realistic—and which are not yet sustainable
- Physical priorities required to make changes hold up under match load
- Clear next steps inside the Cricket Matters Performance System
The goal is clarity. Once constraints are identified, progress becomes predictable.
Your Investment in Performance.
We believe in transparency and professional accountability. Performance Assessments are fixed-fee and standardised.
In-Person Performance Assessment
£197
Delivered at our Cwmcarn clinic, this includes:
- Full 2-Hour Clinical and Movement Assessment
- Cricket-Specific Mechanical & Technical Analysis
- Physical Capacity and Workload Review
- A Personalised Performance Roadmap
This is the required entry point for in-person coaching, rehabilitation, or strength & conditioning.
Remote Assessment
£97
Designed for remote and international players, this includes:
- Movement and Performance Analysis
- Cricket-Specific Mechanical Review
- A structured Performance Roadmap
This option does not include hands-on clinical assessment and is limited to movement and performance decision-making only.
Why We Price This Way.
Clear pricing reflects a clear system.
- Every athlete follows the same assessment framework
- Decisions are standardised and accountable
- There are no hidden costs or arbitrary fees
By listing investment upfront, we ensure time and attention are reserved for athletes ready to train with intent.
Part of the Cricket Matters Performance System.
This assessment ensures that every decision that follows — coaching, rehabilitation, or physical preparation — is justified, sequenced correctly, and capable of surviving real match demands.
Dealing With Pain or Injury?
If pain or injury is your primary concern, begin with a Cricket Injury Assessment instead. Clinical safety must be prioritised before performance decisions are made.
Choose Your Starting Point
Start in the Right Place.
Every cricketer starts with assessment — to identify what’s limiting progress before training or coaching begins.
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If pain or injury is involved, begin with an injury assessment.
If not, performance assessment is the correct entry point.
If you’re unsure, a free 20-minute clarity call will guide you.