Director of Cricket

Director of Cricket - Michael Tillett

In 2018 Takapuna Grammar School appointed Michael Tillett as the Director of Cricket. In his role as Director of Cricket, Michael (a Level 2 Coach) will be responsible for leading and managing the whole cricket programme at the school, as well as coaching the 1st XI boys team. Michael holds this role, in conjunction with a teaching position in geography at the school, so is also be a vital link within the school for the cricket players.

As a former premier cricket player for Takapuna and Grafton Cricket Clubs, a member of the coaching teams for Auckland U19s and U17s for several years, and former Head Coach of Westlake Boys High School 1st XI, TGS is excited to have someone of Michael’s talent and experience.


Coaching Resume:

  • New Zealand Maori Secondary Schools Assitant Coach (2020)
  • Auckland A’s (2019) - Winter Programme
  • Auckland u19 (2018 - Present) – Runners-Up 1x Winners
  • Auckland u17 (2015 - 2017) - 2x Runners-Up 1x Winners
  • Takapuna Grammar (2018 - Present) - 1A Winners
  • Westlake Boys High School 1st XI (2016-2018)
  • Easter Districts (2018) – Specialist Fielding and Bowling Coach
  • North Harbour (2010 - 2013) – 1x Runners-Up 2x Winners
  • Playing Career:
      • Takapuna (2007-2014) Premier Player
      • Grafton (2015) Premier Player and Assistant Coach