Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon is coming to Parkes where he will share behind-the-scenes insights bridging elite sport and leadership development.<\/p>\n
In a collaboration with Nathan\u2019s leadership mentor David Stewart, Nathan will bring his \u2018Have You Got What It Takes\u2019 Regional Tour, sponsored by Westpac, to the region where he\u2019ll hold a Business Leadership Round Table, Emerging Leadership Summit, Junior Cricket Clinic and Parents, Players and Club Evening Forum.<\/p>\n
Nathan will hold a Cricket Clinic in Parkes during the afternoon of Thursday 4 June, followed by the Parents, Players and Clubs event that evening. <\/p>\n
On Friday 5 June, he\u2019ll host Business Leaders Round Table in Parkes, and then an Emerging Leaders Summit.<\/p>\n
Nathan says \u201cyoung athletes don\u2019t grow in isolation \u2013 they grow with the help of many. Parents, schools, coaches, clubs and local businesses all shape the environment that determines whether talent thrives or fades. It\u2019s a whole of community effort\u201d.<\/p>\n
Nathan made his Test debut for Australia in 2011 and holds the record for the most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spin bowler. <\/p>\n
In 2025, he became the nation\u2019s second highest Test wicket taker of all time and now ranks sixth in the world for Test cricket with more than 560 wickets.<\/p>\n
He said the idea for the regional tour came from a desire to give back to the game that had given him so much.<\/p>\n
\u201cCricket has provided so many great experiences on and off the field, and all around the world, and I\u2019ve been fortunate to enjoy a long career in the game I love. <\/p>\n
“I\u2019ve learned and grown so much during this time and I\u2019m really keen to share that with the next generation,\u201d Nathan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was lucky enough to grow up in the regional town of Young, and play my first cricket there, so I know how important it is to bring sporting development opportunities to rural and regional locations and appreciate the passion there is for sport in these areas.\u201d<\/p>\n
He has a passion to mentor in the regions, \u201cthe heartland of Australia\u201d he calls it. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe cricket world is so competitive, just like any other professional arena, so aside from the sports skills you need to ascend the career ladder, you also need to develop mental strength, resilience, interpersonal communication and leadership attributes,\u201d Nathan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are the kind of insights I want to share in my events and insights I wished I\u2019d learned earlier. Many of the personal skills and attributes needed to succeed in the cricketing world are the same as those needed to succeed in any professional or sporting career and I feel I have a lot to bring to the table in that respect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attendees will have a fun, interactive and informative session whichever event they choose. They walk away with:<\/p>\n
\u25cf The chance to have asked their questions directly to Nathan and David;<\/p>\n
\u25cf Strategies to navigate expectations and setbacks that build resilience;<\/p>\n
\u25cf Advice on supporting kids without applying pressure;<\/p>\n
\u25cf High performing habits that last a lifetime;<\/p>\n
\u25cf Frameworks to manage pressure \u2013 sport, exams and life;<\/p>\n
\u25cf A personal leadership action plan;<\/p>\n
\u25cf Simple ways to get stakeholders \u201con the same page\u201d; and<\/p>\n
\u25cf Tools for culture building.<\/p>\n
The Junior Cricket Clinic is being held in Parkes at Woodward Oval from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.<\/p>\n
The Parents, Players and Clubs Evening Forum is from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and will be hosted at the Parkes Leagues Club.<\/p>\n
The Emerging Leaders\u2019 Summit is from 11.30am to 1pm at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.<\/p>\n
The Business Leaders Round Table event in Parkes, on Friday June 5, is from 7.30am to 9.30am and is being held at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.<\/p>\n
There will be an opportunity for photos and autographs with Nathan at each of the events.<\/p>\n
Tickets for Parents, Players and Club in Parkes are available here: https:\/\/collections.humanitix.com\/nathan-lyon-parent-player-and-club-evening-forums-orange-dubbo-parkes<\/a><\/p>\n Tickets for the Emerging Leaders\u2019 Summit in Parkes are available here: https:\/\/collections.humanitix.com\/nathan-lyon-emerging-leader-summits-orange-dubbo-parkes<\/a><\/p>\n