Darren Berry
Former Victorian Cricket Captain, Coach and Inspiring Speaker
Darren Berry is an enduring figure in Australian first-class cricket. Over a playing career that spanned 15 years, he set a new benchmark for wicketkeepers at domestic level.
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From humble beginnings Darren Berry climbed to the top of his sport representing Australia in the 1997 Ashes Cricket Series in the UK.
In a highly successful playing career spanning 15 years behind the stumps for Victoria, breaking all statistical records and captaining his state to the Sheffield Shield title in his final game on the MCG in 2003/04. It was a tumultuous year with the tragic death of coach David Hookes. It was described as a season of tragedy to triumph !
Upon retirement Darren embarked on what has been a highly successful coaching career both domestically & around the world. Initially as Head Coach of South Australia & Adelaide Strikers BBL to winning titles in both the IPL & PSL alongside his close friends Shane Warne & Dean Jones.
In his highly entertaining and heartfelt presentation Darren describes the pain he has suffered losing many people very close to him, including the tragic day he was coaching when Phillip Hughes lost his life batting at the SCG.
Darren is available for both sporting club functions and corporate presentations where his amazing journey will both enlighten and inspire your audience.
