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Introducing The Captain’s Circle — Helping Every Player Think Like a Leader

Paul Ryan | August 04, 2025

Every team has one.

And most have three or four more who could be — or want to be — the captain.

A cricket captain is unlike any other leader in sport. Every decision — whether it’s the toss, a bowling change, or a subtle shift in the field — can shape the outcome.

But for a role with such influence, there’s no playbook. No place to turn for guidance. No modern resource to help players grow into the role.

Until now.

We created The Captain’s Circle, part of BeaconPoint Cricket Club, to support captains, emerging leaders, and anyone who wants to better understand the game.

And it’s not just for the skipper.

It’s for players who want to think more strategically, coaches guiding future leaders, and parents helping their kids grow in the game.

Inside the Circle, you’ll find:

  • Leadership insights and tactical breakdowns
  • Real stories from real games
  • Bonus “Beacon Minis” — short explainers packed with value
  • Exclusive commentary from former captains, coaches, and experts

So far, we’ve featured insights from:

  • Pat Cummins
  • Moises Henriques
  • Murray Bennett
  • Dirk Wellham
  • Mark Patterson
  • James Psarakis
  • Paul Ryan
  • …and so much more to come


Other featured insights from Phil Jaques, Mark Higgs, Michael Haire, Bryan Harper, Marc Portus and so much more to come.


How to Join

Join BeaconPoint Cricket Club for just $69 per year and unlock the Captain’s Circle and our full library of cricket content.


Clubs can benefit too.

When your club becomes a BeaconPoint affiliate, they’ll receive 20% of every membership connected to the affiliate partnership between BeaconPoint and the club. A valuable new revenue stream that gives back to your club.

This isn’t about telling people how to captain.

It’s about helping them lead with clarity, grow with confidence, and stay connected to the game we all love.

The Captain’s Circle — Helping every player think like a leader.

Warm regards,

Paul Ryan

Founder – CricConnect and BeaconPoint Club


Clip from BeaconPoint Cricket - Captains Circle with Moises Henriques - courageous players



Clip from BeaconPoint Cricket - Captains Circle with Paul Ryan - setting the field for left arm swing bowlers






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About Me

Paul Ryan

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Founder
CricConnect
www.cricconnect
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Former wicket keeping batter, I played NSW Premier Cricket for Western Suburbs, Mosman and St George from 1986 to 2004.
My professional background is in finance, sales and distribution.