Meet The Coaches
At Sixers Cricket, our mission is simple: to provide the very best coaching environment for players of all ages and abilities. We believe that every cricketer deserves access to high-quality coaching, whether they are taking their very first steps in the game or striving to compete at the highest level.
Our coaching team brings together a unique mix of skills, passion, and experience — from current and former professional players to highly qualified coaches who know how to get the best out of every individual. This balance allows us to combine elite-level knowledge with a fun, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere.
We are committed to developing not just cricketing skills, but also teamwork, confidence, and a love for the game that lasts a lifetime. Every session is built around our values of quality, inclusivity, and enjoyment — ensuring players are challenged, motivated, and encouraged at every step of their journey.
Head Coach - George Sommerville
George leads our coaching team as Director of Cricket, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to every session. With a First-Class Coaching Degree and ECB Level 2 in Cricket Coaching, George has spent the last 10 years working with players from beginners to county level. His specialist focus lies in wicketkeeping and batting, where his technical knowledge and clear communication help players make real progress. George is dedicated to creating a high-quality environment where cricketers of all ages can develop their skills and enjoy the game.
Head Coach - Mark Lawson
As a former professional cricketer for Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Middlesex, and Kent, Mark brings unmatched experience to Sixers. Over the past 22 years, he has coached extensively both in the UK and overseas, helping players develop their game at all stages. Mark has a proven track record of guiding young players towards academy and professional cricket, and he specialises in working with batters, pace bowlers, and spinners. His coaching style blends professional insight with a supportive approach, ensuring players are pushed to reach their potential in a positive environment.
Coach - Louis Aspeling
Louis is an ex-first-class cricketer from South Africa, with over 30 years’ experience in the game. Still actively involved at a high level, Louis represents England Over-40s and the England Lions, keeping his playing sharp while sharing his expertise with Sixers players. As an ECB Level 3 qualified coach, he brings outstanding technical knowledge and an ability to help cricketers grow in every aspect of the game. Louis specialises in batting, bowling, wicketkeeping, fielding, and mental preparation, as well as developing crucial game awareness. His all-round expertise makes him a fantastic mentor for players of all ages and abilities.
Girls Cricket Lead - Ellie Nightingale
Ellie is a talented current Yorkshire Academy player and a qualified ECB Level 2 Core Coach, bringing both playing experience and coaching expertise to the Sixers team. She leads our Sixers Girls sessions, creating an inspiring and supportive environment for young female cricketers. With a specialism in wicketkeeping and batting, Ellie helps players build solid technical foundations while encouraging confidence at the crease. She has also gained valuable international coaching experience in South Africa with Yorkshire CC, further broadening her skills and knowledge. Passionate about growing the women’s and girls’ game, Ellie is a fantastic role model for the next generation of players.
Coach - Ben Bamforth
Ben is a Level 2 qualified coach with a growing reputation for inspiring and developing young cricketers. A former Huddersfield Young Player of the Year, Ben brings his own playing experience and passion into every session. With five years of coaching experience, he has played an important role across our junior programmes, introducing the game to the next generation and helping them build strong foundations. Ben specialises in fast bowling and batting, with a focus on making sessions fun, energetic, and confidence-building for young players.
Coach - Jude Roberts
Jude is part of the Sixers coaching team and works across our junior coaching programmes and group sessions. He brings enthusiasm, strong playing experience and a positive approach to helping young cricketers improve their skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game.
Coach - Kai Watson
Kai is part of the Sixers coaching team and works across our junior coaching programmes. His energetic and approachable coaching style helps young players develop their skills in a positive environment, with an emphasis on purposeful practice, confidence and enjoyment.
Coach - Jack Sharkey
Jack is one of the younger members of the Sixers coaching team and supports our junior coaching programmes. He brings energy and enthusiasm to sessions and is developing his coaching experience while helping players build their skills and confidence in an enjoyable environment.