About
Whiting Performance Management
At WPM, we manage the athletes career through a coaching platform built for cricketers who want to train smarter, track progress, and develop their game with expert guidance, that will help the athlete gain opportunities to showcase their skills and also make sure they are getting every chance possible to succeed.
The Coach and the management
Expert coaching, measurable results
Whiting Performance management was founded on a simple belief: every cricketer, regardless of level, deserves access to the same quality of coaching and performance analysis that elite players receive, But how... we manage the players journey start to finish.
With experience coaching at club, state, and representative level, our approach combines technical skill development with the mental and physical conditioning needed to perform consistently.
How we work
Our Process
Initial Consultation
We start with a one-on-one conversation to understand your background, ambitions, and where you want to take your game. No assumptions — just listening.
Assessment
A thorough technical and physical assessment across batting, bowling, and fielding. We identify strengths to build on and areas that need targeted work.
Plan
A personalised development plan is built around your assessment results, your schedule, and your goals — structured, measurable, and built to evolve.
This is where we look to assign coaches. We have specialist coaches waiting to help you achieve your goal.
Execution
Hands-on coaching sessions, drill work, and platform-tracked training put the plan into action. Every session is purposeful and progress is logged.
Evaluation
Regular reviews measure progress against your plan. We analyse performance data, adjust the approach, and set the next phase of development.
Our coaches
Meet the Team
Head Coach
James Whiting
James is the co-founder and head coach of Whiting Performance Management, bringing years of experience coaching cricketers from grassroots level through to representative and elite pathways.
His coaching philosophy centres on developing the complete cricketer — technically sound, mentally resilient, and physically prepared. James combines evidence-based methods with a genuine passion for helping athletes reach their potential.
Based in Sydney, James works with players in person and across Australia through WPM's online coaching platform.
Co-Founder & Advisor
Darren Whiting
Darren is the co-founder of Whiting Performance Management and brings a wealth of experience in player development, high-performance coaching, and cricket administration at club and representative level. Darren has been a Cricket Australia Level for over 15 years and has 30 years of coaching experience.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed at every level of the game, Darren works closely with players to build the technical foundations and competitive mindset needed to perform under pressure.
Darren is currently the u/14 NSW and U/16 Australian girls indoor cricket coach and is a 2x national championship and 1x world cup winning coach.
