Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Certification
Security Licence
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Mark Coles

Mark Coles

Palmview,Australia

Summary

Highly driven high-performance cricket coach with over two decades of experience excelling in nurturing relationships with athletes and staff to enhance natural strengths of individuals and teams. I have a proven track record of fostering team and individual player success on first-class and international stages in New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, PNG, and Scotland. Skilled at adapting to various cultural environments, leading coaching staff, and developing strategic game plans to cultivate a winning and positive team culture. Expertise in coaching Fast Bowling and Fielding, committed to facilitating learning and empowering players and staff for continuous improvement. I am eager to embrace new challenges to assist teams, organizations, and individuals in reaching their utmost potential.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Coach/Bowling Coach

Sunshine Coast Scorchers
10.2024 - Current
  • Advised Head coach on discipline, performance, and selection of teams weekly.
  • Assisted Head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth and assisting him as a "new Head Coach"
  • Both teams reached the finals making it only the second time in the clubs history since its inception in 1995 into the Queensland Grade competition.

National Women's Coach

Pakistan Cricket Board
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Appointed National Women's Coach, outstanding at navigating dynamic environments and fostering team resilience amidst ever changing challenges.
  • Fostered a profound connection with Pakistan, embracing it as a second home and demonstrating unwavering commitment to the team's success.
  • Strategically prepared the national team for a historic victory, orchestrating a 3-0 T20 clean sweep against South Africa.
  • Due to political conflict I returned home

High Performance Manager and National Coach

Cricket PNG
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Spearheaded the PNG Men's team as High Performance Manager and National Coach, leading to competitive play in WCL 2.
  • Instrumental in the team's journey to the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe, reaching the semi-finals.
  • Facilitated significant improvements in CPNG's performance and infrastructure, leaving a lasting positive impact upon departure.

National Women's Head Coach

Cricket Scotland
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Spearheaded the Women's program at Cricket Scotland, contributing to a historic victory over Ireland and securing a spot in the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Dubai.
  • Played a pivotal role in the success of both Men's and Women's teams during my tenure.
  • Made the difficult decision to step down from the role after a year-long commitment, prioritizing family due to the challenges posed by COVID-19.

Women's Head Coach and Men's Support Staff (Dubai)

Pakistan Cricket Board
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Lead the National Women's Cricket Team to significant victories against top-tier teams including New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, and Bangladesh, while challenging world champions Australia.
  • Collaborated closely with esteemed coaching colleagues Mickey Arthur, Grant Flower, and Grant Bradburn as part of the Men's coaching staff for the series against Australia, advocating for integrated program strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wellington College
Wellington New Zealand
01.1984

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Negotiation
  • Higher National Certificate
  • Working with Multi Culture Athletes
  • Life Coach
  • Security

LANGUAGES

Urdu
English

Certification

NZC Level 3 High Performance Coach

Life Coach

Queensland Security Licence

CPR and First Aid Trained

Queensland Government Blue Card (Working with Children)

Security Licence

I am currently working Part time as a Security Consultant for Gage Security (April 2024-) doing covert, static, and crowd control work. I started this in April 2024 and in April 2025 was recognised with an award for outstanding service and going over and above my duties.

Timeline

Assistant Coach/Bowling Coach

Sunshine Coast Scorchers
10.2024 - Current

National Women's Coach

Pakistan Cricket Board
05.2023 - 09.2023

High Performance Manager and National Coach

Cricket PNG
03.2022 - 05.2023

National Women's Head Coach

Cricket Scotland
01.2021 - 03.2022

Women's Head Coach and Men's Support Staff (Dubai)

Pakistan Cricket Board
09.2017 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Wellington College

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