Ryan Harris talks 'rhino rev ups', SACA glory and Australian coach aspirations

About this episode

Ryan Harris discusses his coaching journey and aspirations in Australian cricket.

It's been a wildly successful two seasons for Ryan Harris in his first head coaching role with South Australia and he sits down with Corbin to talk us through his journey, philosophy and dreams. From lifting training standards and teaching SA to win, to conversations with fringe players, to pitching the case for Liam Scott's baggy green - it's a remarkable insight into the new force in Australian domestic cricket. As well, we hear why Harris wants to coach the Australian test team one day, why T20 coaching isn't for him and how he adapted his personality to this new generation of players. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand…

People in this episode

Hosts: Corbin Middlemas, Ed Cowan

Guest: Ryan Harris

Topics covered

• coaching
• Australian cricket
• player development
• domestic cricket
• coaching philosophy

Keywords

• Ryan Harris
• coaching
• South Australia
• Australian test team
• Liam Scott
• cricket philosophy
• domestic cricket

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Australia, Australian test team

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