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Head Coach

Ratheesh Sakunthala (Rath)

  • Cricket Coach | Player Development Specialist | Community & Pathway Expert
  • UK-based | 20+ years in cricket coaching & sports education
  • Languages: English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly qualified cricket coach and sports development professional with over two decades of experience across India and the UK, specialising in youth development (U9–U19), schools, colleges, clubs, district and county pathway programmes.

Combines strong academic grounding in sports science and cricket coaching with extensive on-field delivery experience, including 200+ schools, colleges, county board programmes, disability cricket, elite age-group support, and community leadership roles.

Known for long-term player development, programme building, talent identification, and creating inclusive cricket pathways. 

Start Your Cricket Career With Us

Begin your journey in cricket with expert coaching, professional training, and modern facilities designed to develop your skills and confidence. Whether you are a beginner or an aspiring professional, we provide structured programs to help you improve your batting, bowling, and fielding techniques while building fitness and teamwork. Join us and take the first step toward a successful cricket career.

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The academy operates on a clear philosophy: Develop the cricketer, not just the player.

Professional Coaching Experience

Expert Cricket
Coach & Mentor

From grassroots community sessions to county pathways and national championships — developing cricketers and communities across Essex, London and beyond.

30–40Coaching hrs / week
30+Schools annually
U9–U19Age groups
2011ECB Volunteer start
Coaching Experience & Career

George Monoux College

Sixth Form Cricket Programme
  • Led the college cricket programme and performance training structure
  • Managed team selection, match preparation and competitive fixtures
  • Delivered tactical and technical development sessions

🏆 Guided the team to Sixth Form UK Cricket Championship Finalists

Essex County Cricket Board

County-Affiliated Structures
  • Delivered structured cricket programmes across schools, clubs and community hubs
  • Supported age-group coaching environments (U9–U19)
  • Delivered disability and inclusive cricket sessions
  • Contributed to player development within county-affiliated structures

Capital Kids Cricket

London Schools Programme
  • Cricket coaching across 30+ primary and secondary schools annually
  • Organised and delivered indoor tournaments and development programmes
  • Ran teacher training workshops (CPDs)
  • Supported grassroots-to-pathway progression initiatives
  • Organised MCC Indoor School Competitions

Met Essex District Cricket

U11 – U17 Age Groups
  • District Coach and Selector for U11–U17 age groups
  • Led trials and talent identification processes
  • Managed match-day strategy and squad development
⭐ Celebrity T20 Match

UK Blasters

UK Keralam Community League

🏏 Appointed Head Coach of the UK Blasters team representing the UK Keralam Community League. Successfully prepared and led the team to victory in a T20 Cup fixture against the visiting Keralam Celebrity Cricket League side.

vs Kunchacko Boban (Captain) vs Unni Mukundan Keralam Celebrity XI

Notable Players Developed

Future Professionals
RP
Rishi PatelEngland Lions · Leicestershire CCC
SC
Sam CookEngland
RD
Robin DasEssex CCC
JR
Jamal RichardEngland Lions · Essex CCC

Clubs & Associations

Active Involvement
Loughton CC Woodford Green CC West Ham CC Newham CC Ilford CC UKMCL Young Tuskers CC Club Cricket Academy Worthing CC ECB Volunteer Leyton CC

U15 Head Coach – Newham CC

Guided the Newham U15 team to victory in the Dongray Trophy, defeating Waltham Forest by 3 wickets in the final.

U13 Head Coach – Loughton CC
Led U13 squad in the Essex County Cup (Peter Coe Cup)
Achieved County Cup Finalists

U11 Head Coach – Newham CC
Guided team to Hayden Davis Cup Runners-Up

Primary SchoolsGrassroots delivery
Secondary & CollegeSixth-form coaching
Disability CricketInclusive sessions
1-to-1 SessionsHigh-volume personal
Holiday CampsCouncil & county

Representative Playing Career

Represented Annamalai University in the All India University Cricket Tournament

Represented University of Calicut Inter College Cricket Tournament (Physical Education Dept.)

Represented UK Club Cricket for Loughton CC and Newham CC

University of Kerala & Calicut — All India University Softball Tournament, four consecutive years

Represented Kerala State Softball Team at state level

Represented Kerala State Baseball Team at state level

COACHING QUALIFICATIONS & CPDs

  • Level 3 Cricket Coaching UK
  • ECB Level 2 Cricket Coaching – UK 
  • ECB Diploma in Cricket Coaching 
  • ECB Performance & Video Analysis
  • ECB Training & Interventions
  • ECB Coaching Teams
  • ECB Skill Development for Children
  • ECB Coaching in Secondary Schools
  • ECB Working in Schools Modules – Essex County Cricket Board
  • Safeguarding, First Aid & DBS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) – Specialised in Cricket Coaching .
  • Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) – Specialised in Cricket Coaching .
  • MBA – Business Administration (UK) .
  • PG Diplomas in Fitness Management.
  • PG Diploma in Yoga .
  • Bachelor of Commerce and computer applications

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Cricket content creation & vlogging
  • Coach education & teacher training
  • Talent identification & pathway planning
  • Event & tournament management
  • Strong communication & leadership

Awards & Recognition

ECB Essex OSCAs – Building Partnerships Award 

London Community Coach Award 

Capital Kids Cricket Award 

NCL League UK – Best Cricket Coach 

About Us

Rath Cricket Academy is an independent high-performance cricket coaching platform dedicated to structured player development, technical refinement and long-term progression.

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