Early and Personal Life
Vincent was born in Warkworth, New Zealand and is the son of well known ABC NewsRadio sports announcer Mike Vincent. Vincent became interested in cricket at an early age as his dad Mike used to represent Eden Roskill Cricket Club of Auckland in first grade cricket and took Lou too all the international matches at Eden Park.
At the age of 12 his parents separated with Mike and Lou moving to Adelaide in Australia where lou began playing in the age-tournaments. After Vincent was left out of several important age-group games by his coach he decided to move back to New Zealand at the age of 18.
When Vincent returned to New Zealand he had the opportunity to play for the New Zealand in the 1998 Under 19 Cricket World Cup. He played for Esholt Cricket Club of the Bradford Cricket League in England during the off season while continuing to play for Auckland in New Zealand domestic cricket. He also considered jockeying as a career and has refereed in Australian Rules football.
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