File pic: head coach Seattle Orcas Matthew Mott Former English male and Australian team coach Matthew Mott speaks of his new stint with Seattle Orcas, the main league cricket (MLC) and the future of cricket in America.The renowned Australian coach Matthew Mott, who in 2022 led England to the World Cup title for the World Cup title T20 and the Australian women’s team for more victory at the World Cup, took over for Seattle ORCAS for the 3 Crytland (MLC).Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!In an exclusive chat with Timesofindia.comMott opened about his coaching philosophy, about the growth of cricket in the US and what is needed to build a successful franchise on the developing cricket market.Excerpts:What brought you to train Seattle Orcas and come to MLC?Now I have prepared for shorter tournaments. I am based in Cardiff and after working with Delhi Capitals – who are also involved in Seattle – I had good environmental feedback here. I talked to Washington Freedom before, but when the role of head coach Orcas appeared, I consulted the people I believe and said it was a great setting. Last year he did not go as planned for the team, but there is a huge talent in and off the field. I was excited to be part of something that is building for the future.
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How do you coach in MLC compared to other international and franchise leagues?Every environment is different. The challenge here is a quick adaptation – understanding of culture, adaptation and helping to form it. I arrived a little late because of IPL obligations, but the players were welcome. What excites me most is a vision – to build a sustainable success over the years, not just for one season. While the beginning did not go on the road, there is enough talent. Several victories and self -confidence can change everything.
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Do you believe that the main league cricket (MLC) can inspire the next generation of players in the US?
How do you equalize coaching the international star T20 and bring up local American talents?This is the art of modern coaching. Every competition has local players and understanding how they train and best suits is the key. Not everyone can play their ideal role, so creating team chemistry is important. Trust and stability matters. We focus on finding a structure that is repeatable and grows year -on -year.
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What culture do you want to instill in Seattle Orcas?We talked about the basic values. The players themselves identified honesty and the first team mentality as key. With so many crossover in the T20 leagues, it is now necessary to think about individual performance. Team -focused approach helps players to prosper here and opens the door elsewhere. And at the core, cricket is a game -controlled game. If we manage people well, performance follows.What are the opportunities and obstacles to cricket cultivation in the United States?I prefer to focus on opportunities. Events such as the Olympics and the World Cup in the US provide a global scene. When I trained Australian women, we had 80,000 people in McG at the finals. This explodes sport. As soon as the Americans experience the skills and excitement of the T20 cricket – diving catches, bare field, six beating – they fall in love with it.Cricket in the US is a sleeping giant. Certainly, there will be rise and falls, but with intelligent owners and long -term investments I believe that the game can grow here. Strategic alignment across franchises and national settings will be crucial.What role can the league like MLC play in building a cricket ecosystem in the US?MLC is crucial. Just as IPL inspires children in India, MLC can inspire children. This makes the game visible, local and accessible. Young boys and girls can now dream of representing Seattle Orcas or play for the US one day. They can watch world -class talents in their backyard. This kind of exposure, mixed with local heroes, is a recipe for growth. Over time, it can feed directly to the national team.What do local players need most to reach international level?The infrastructure is crucial. Most young American players tell me that they want just more time on the goals of the lawn, better network and center goal facilities. The internal training is good, but nothing replaces the time on high -quality outdoor surfaces. It helps move to the goal, but consistent outdoor training is a game changer. Regularly training under similar matches is what will lead to the fastest players.What role can coaches like you play on this journey?For me, coaching about sharing knowledge, building confidence and growth. I prefer the style of cooperation – ask players where they want to take their game, help them identify strong and areas for improvement, and to be an audio plate they can rely on outside the tournament window.You can’t rework the players in a short tournament, but you can give direction. Sometimes just sharing a video of a similar player can trigger grow. And be available for an interview – even after a tournament – is how you build something meaningful and lasting.
