John Buchanan - 'Conquering Everest'

Coaching in Clubland

John Buchanan is the most successful international cricket coach in history, with a staggering winning percentage of over 75% across all three formats of the game. While good enough to play seven first class games and one List A game for Queensland in 1978/79, John shifted his focus to education, work and family time over the ensuing 16 years before landing the role of Queensland coach before the 1994/95 season. John made an immediate impact, with Queensland claiming their first Sheffield Shield title after 69 years in the competition. Buck would lead the Bulls to another Shield title and two domestic one day titles in the 90’s before becoming the Australian Men’s Cricket team coach in November of 1999.

Along with Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, he would lead the team to unparalleled success, including 16 consecutive test wins, claiming the 2003 and 2007 One Day World Cups, conquering the final frontier of India in 2004, and the memorable Ashes cleansweep of 2006/07. After finishing with the Aussie team in 2007, John would have roles as Kolkata Knight Riders coach in 2008 and 2009, as well as consultancy and director of cricket roles with England and New Zealand Cricket.

Nowadays, John runs Buchanan Success Coaching, who offer leadership and management skills workshops and mentoring predominantly in the corporate sector.

https://buchanancoaching.com/