It was only a few short years ago Lockie Rummans was part of junior representative carnivals and now he's using that experience to help the newest batch of Western Plains Outlaws.
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Rummans is one of a number of younger players assisting in coaching Outlaws teams at this week's Cricket NSW Youth Championships in the Dubbo region.
The under 13s, under 14s, under 15s Thunder Pool matches are here this week with matches running through to Thursday at Dubbo, Narromine, and Wellington.
Rummans is assisting coach Wes Giddings with the under 14s Outlaws, whose carnival started with a tight loss to the ACT Barons on Monday morning.
Given the weekend rain, the Twenty20 matches were shifted to synthetic pitches and adjusting to the surrounding at Bob Dowling was tricky for the 14s Outlaws.
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But despite the loss, Rummans said there was lessons learnt and positives to take.
"It's looking good. They know what they're doing but sometimes you just need to concentrate that bit more," the teenage mentor said.
"They love playing the T20 stuff but you do just need to work out exactly how you do it.
"It was a couple of years ago for me and it was fun. You enjoy it and it's a good experience to get out there and enjoy high level cricket."
The Outlaws were back in action in a second round of Twenty20 matches on Monday afternoon and while the 14s went into that contest on the back of a loss, Rummans' advice was to keep backing their ability.
"It's just confidence," he said.
"You've got to go out there and try as hard as you can. The only way you're going to get better is to try as hard as you can."
In the first game, the Barons produced a gutsy fightback to post 6/119 against the Outlaws.
Giddings, Rummans and the other coaches were left delighted early when wickets for Archie Morgan and Joe Nicholson left the Barons reeling at 2/0 but the side from the nation's carnival soon rebuilt.
Raunit Singh was the key for his side and his 44 not out from 53 balls helped the Barons post a competitive total. George Field finished with 2/14 for the Outlaws.
In the run chase, the Outlaws also began slowly and after slumping to 3/6 early on they were always under pressure.
Nicholson showed some fight late and made 20 not out from 16 balls but it wasn't enough for his side.
Despite the result, Rummans was savouring the chance to have a hands-on role with a junior side.
"It's always fun to help out and experience what my coaches felt when they were watch me play. It's the little things you pick up," he said.
The Outlaws under 13s also lost their opener on Monday morning but the under 15s outfit was victorious.
Jack Milne of Parkes was the hero for the Outlaws, making an unbeaten 54 from 53 balls to secure a three-wicket win for his side.
The Outlaws had earlier restricted the Illawarra Highlanders to 3/113, despite Josh Garnero making 54 from 52 balls.
Both sides play Twenty20 matches again on Tuesday.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
