Marcus Trescothick

Marcus Trescothick is renowned for his first-class cricket standard, playing for such teams as Somerset County Cricket Club. A formidable force on the pitch, he has been described as an aggressive opener, famed for his accuracy, reliability and determination. In 2014, Marcus held the record for the most ODI centuries of any English player, setting a high standard for future players. However, such success did not come without pressure, resulting in Marcus suffering from clinical depression. As a speaker, he uses his platform to discuss his experience with the disease, providing a first hand account at the peak of international sport.

Appearing in 76 Test matches and 123 One Day Internationals, Marcus proudly represented his country, securing success after success for the prominent side. He was a left-hand opening batsman, and a regular member of the Somerset team, with whom he made his first-class debut in 1993. Marcus later made his One Day International and Test debut in 2000, where he showcased his prowess on an international stage. Within Twenty20 cricket, Marcus is greatly respected for the fastest half-century, a mark of his sport-defining ability. Audiences flock to hear the secrets of Marcus' success, including the secrets to peak performance, teamwork and leadership.

Few cricketers are as multi-talented as Marcus. The left-handed batsman and right-handed medium pace bowler is a cricketing force to be reckoned with, a trait that led him to captain both England and Somerset. Following a short break to focus on his mental health, Marcus returned to Somerset to score two double-centuries, before retiring from international competing in 2008. Though Marcus continues to play for Somerset, he now focuses more of his time on his speaking career. As an after dinner speaker, audiences are captivated by his thrilling career, revelling in the highs and lows of cricket.

After cutting his England tour of India short in 2006, Marcus reported that he was suffering from depression. Dogged by the illness for multiple years to come, he was forced to pull out of several elite cricket matches due to a "stress-related illness". Marcus now discusses his experience of player "burnout", citing how the pressure of a global stage coupled with his own expectations chipped away at his resolve. As a speaker, Marcus promotes the importance of a work/life balance with passion, using his own story to positively influence his audience. Thought-provoking and inspiring, an event featuring Marcus leaves positive ripples of change resonating throughout every part of his audiences' lives.