Malcolm Marshall coached a team I played in as a pro. We had played badly for the 3rd game in a row. The great man asked us if "our attitude was worth catching?"

We were being challenged because our professionalism and character had been lacking. It was a great question which made most of us reflect and - ultimately - turn our season around.

As coaches, we should have a good attitude. We are leaders whose role is to inspire and shape teams and environments.

So, the question that I ask of coaches is not about attitude: I ask "is your culture worth catching?"

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Anyone can score 30 if they can play a bit, but to make a big score your concentration has to be better and stronger. Whether it's a long match, one day match or even Twenty20, it doesn't matter. If concentration is sharp, alert and in tip top nick, then you make less mistakes.

Here's the next cricket coaching video filmed recently at Millfield School. This time it's all about the spinners.

This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Sam. She wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was,

Closing date: 12th April 2015

Organisation - Oakmere Cricket Club

Salary - Voluntary - Unpaid

Location - Oakmere Cricket Club, Overdale Lane, Oakmere, Nr Northwich, Cheshire

Contract type - Volunteer (Part time)

Interview date - 13th April 2015

Closing date: undisclosed

Casual Match Day Staff 2015 

Assistant Hospitality Manager Also Bar and Waiting Staff

Closing date: undisclosed

£85-210 per day

Marylebone Cricket Club are looking for bright, enthusiastic people to join our Stewarding and Customer Care Team at Lord's for the 2015 Season. The Club's aim is to provide spectators with an unrivalled experience in a safe and secure environment.

Closing date: 13th March 2015 

Marylebone Cricket Club (the Club) is the world’s most active cricket club, custodian of the laws of cricket and is also the owner of Lord’s Ground, affectionately known as the “Home of Cricket”. Lord’s is renowned worldwide for staging international cricket matches with up to 30,000 spectators in attendance each day.  With 200 full time employees, the Club is also supported by c. 1, 200 casual workers during international cricket matches.The Club is about to embark on a major ground development to enhance the facilities at Lord’s.An opportunity has arisen for a Major Projects & Capital Investment Accountant to manage and report on the financial aspects of this development and other major projects. 

Closing date: 20th March 2015

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to drive forward this sport of excellence. An outstanding sportsperson, you will have an exceptional commitment to the development of cricket across all ages and a proven track record of success and impressive leadership.Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2015, therefore if you have not heard from us by this date please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing date: 16th March 2015

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic sports coach who will take specific responsibility for cricket in the junior school but will also coach a number of sports across the 7-18 year age range. This is an exciting post for a committed and enthusiastic sports coach to make a valuable contribution to a lively and extremely successful sports department.