Inclusive Sports Coaching

12/10/2025

Looking to bring a 6th team into our Inclusive Cricket League next season. For people down south get along to Mitchell Park CC next weekend and give cricket a go in a supportive and fun environment.

09/10/2025

Aidan had the last 6 weeks off recovering from some surgery. He was really keen to get back into his cricket, and was bowling off a full pitch as he usually does and smashing my bowling to all parts.

Focus on what you CAN do, not what you can’t.

02/10/2025

A few of our Coaches:

Brett - Lives in Woodcroft and covers Oaklands Park to Seaford, loves his tennis and also played plenty of cricket. Been a Support Worker for a while, keen to help kids and teens improve their physical skills and build confidence.

Noah - Lives in Hackham and happy to travel around the Southern Area. Doing his Disability Certification, love AFL, Rugby and Cricket. 18yo so a great young mentor to help people.

Dilan - Lives Wynn Vale, open to travel. Qualified Personal Trainer, competes in Body Building, passionate about being active and can work with kids in a number of game types.

Contact John at john@inclusiveitconsulting.com.au for 1 to 1 Sport and Physical Activity Coaching and Mentoring.

18/09/2025

3 years ago I ran a Workshop at East Torrens Baseball Club to help educate their Coaches, Committee members and Player Leaders in how to Coach and work with Athletes with a Disability. This has now evolved into YardBall, very proud to have played a small part in kick starting this initiative. Well done to Tony Probert and the team at East Torrens Baseball Club for driving this.

Yard Ball is an inclusive baseball program designed for women, children and young people of all abilities – with a focus on those with intellectual disabilities, psychosocial disabilities and autism. It’s all about having fun, being active, and experiencing the joy of baseball in a supportive environment. Programs are running at two sites this season.

• Gawler Rangers Baseball Club (Northern Suburbs) Email: inclusive-GawlerRangers@Outlook.com
• East Torrens Baseball Club (Eastern Suburbs – Felixstow) Email: Operations@ETBC.com.au

06/09/2025

In 2023 I had the thrill of Coaching an Australian Cricket Team in South Africa. A walk from the change rooms out into the Bullring. Aus vs Eng Tri Series Final for cricket players with an intellectual disability.

06/09/2025

We now have Dilan, a qualified Personal Trainer, as part of our team. Dilan is also into body building and about to compete at the State Championships.

So if your child or yourself would like some Personal Training or need assistance with Gym visits and guidance to meet your NDIS Plan Goals, please contact John at john@inclusiveitconsulting.com.au to discuss 1 to 1 sessions with Dilan.

He is located in Wynn Vale (Nth East of Adelaide CBD) but okay to do some travel.

01/09/2025

Excited and Proud to be appointed as the State Team Coach for cricketers who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for the National Cricket Inclusion Championships to be held in Perth in January 2026.

A new challenge working with this group, helping them develop their T20 game strategies and skills.

28/08/2025

If you are, or you know of someone, who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing they could come along to the Open Trials for the South Australian Team to be selected to attend the National Inclusion Championships in Perth in January.

Register via the QR link below, or visit Registration link https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/beebcc

16/08/2025

Northern Suburbs Mentors Wanted!!

Inclusive Sports Coaching focuses on 1 to 1 Sport and Physical Activity Coaching and Mentoring to help people with a Disability gain skills and confidence and meet the needs of their NDIS Plan Goals. Many people struggle in a group environment, so our 1 to 1 approach allows for focused coaching of motor skills, agility, balance, coordination, sport specific skills, communication and generally improving self-esteem when it comes to playing sport, interacting with others at school

Based on current and potential needs, I need more Partner Coaches to work with Clients aged from 5yo to Adults, across a range of sports and ball activities. Ideally you have good experience with Juniors and/or a “Community Level” accreditation in a specific sport. However, even if you don’t, you can have an interest in sports and a focus on helping those with a Disability.
Our sessions are 1 hour per week with each client at a regular day/time which you negotiate with the client and ideally using parks and facilities near the client’s home. This regulation of time and consistency in coach/mentor is a key part of my business approach.

Initially we would meet face to face for a catch up so I can explain the business in more detail and understand the types of clients you are most comfortable with, and any sports where you have specific qualifications or experience for our clients. Naturally you need a Working with Children Check, and ideally have done a First Aid course, and you must have your own vehicle.

As our model is a bit different in just doing 1 hour per week, it’s ideally suited to top up your other Disability work, you are Semi Retired or work Part Time and looking to help those with a Disability. Also great for those at University/TAFE doing a related course and looking for some extra money and practical experience in the industry. Based on this my Pay Rates are as follows, this is based on you travelling 20 minutes to a client.

Monday to Friday
$65 per session
Saturday
$90 per session
Sunday
$110 per session

Important Note: You would be engaged as a “Partner Coach” which means you are a Contractor so you require your own ABN and to look after your own Tax, GST, Superannuation etc. This also limits the amount of money you can earn with my business, and you should be able to use the work you do with my company to promote your own business to market your services for yourself.

Please send me a Private Message or email john@inclusiveitconsulting.com.au to express your interest and/or ask additional questions. Visit www.inclusivesportscoaching.com.au for more information.

Inclusive Sports Coaching provides Sport and Physical Activity Coaching to athletes with a Disability, Disadvantaged or Mental Health concerns. Using NDIS funding athletes can access Skill Development in sport and increase their community participation and self esteem

03/06/2025

For people with Autism, skill acquisition can be quite difficult. We use sport to help develop the skills to take instructions, build body position awareness, achieve milestones and improve their self-esteem.

"K" in the pics below has been working on her cricket with me for quite some time and is now standing up taller and bowling with more energy and accuracy. Her self-belief has increased significantly going from someone who at times refused to take part in her games, to now socialising with her teammates and engaging in all aspects of the game without question.

17/05/2025

Feedback from a couple of different parents:

"Our son loves his sessions with Chol, he is great with him"

"Our OT has said they can see the benefits of what Emanuel is doing"

Love getting unsolicited feedback from parents

01/05/2025

Really happy and proud for the Adelaide Inclusive Cricket League to be named as a Finalist in the Sport SA Awards.

Great to keep the recognition of our League going to let people know they have a safe and supportive environment to enjoy our great game if they want to.

Thanks to Jo Connolly at SACA for the nomination.

Adelaide Inclusive Cricket League