Wicketkeeping Academy Program
A good wicketkeeper is critical to the success of any team. They need to be reliable, fit, skillful, tough and at times brilliant as a good keeper can turn a game their team’s way with an outstanding catch, stumping or run-out.
Wicketkeepers are the barometer of a team and set the standard for the fielding team as well as being positioned to contribute to team tactics by sensing the mood in the field. They have the best seat in the house and are well placed to identify a batsman’s weaknesses and to gauge when a bowler is tiring and as such are a vital tactical link back to the captain and bowlers.
From a coaching point of view the wicketkeeper requires both unique coaching and practice and keepers are often “underdone” in team training. Also as there is only room for one wicketkeeper in a team this key position can often by occupied by the player who is at times a forgotten man at practice.
In order for a wicketkeeper to excel they must put in quality time and effort to work on all aspects of their game.
Mark Atkinson’s passion to keep alive, what some consider to be the dying art of wicketkeeping, has inspired him to design and launch Elite Cricket’s Wicketkeeping Academy Program.
This intensive program is personally delivered by Mark, who with his team of coaches will work with the squad to develop and hone individual technical and game sense skills in high quality practice and skill development sessions in addition to providing mentoring, advice and guidance for players on their game throughout the season.
The program is most suitable for aspiring wicketkeepers who have already had some experience in match play situations and will include a batting component.
Dates and program details are TBA, however to register your interest feel free to send us an email. Please note that places in this program are limited.
Pre-Season 2010 Wicketkeeping Program enrolment form
A good wicketkeeper is critical to the success of any team. They need to be reliable, fit, skillful, tough and at times brilliant as a good keeper can turn a game their team’s way with an outstanding catch, stumping or run-out.
Wicketkeepers are the barometer of a team and set the standard for the fielding team as well as being positioned to contribute to team tactics by sensing the mood in the field. They have the best seat in the house and are well placed to identify a batsman’s weaknesses and to gauge when a bowler is tiring and as such are a vital tactical link back to the captain and bowlers.
From a coaching point of view the wicketkeeper requires both unique coaching and practice and keepers are often “underdone” in team training. Also as there is only room for one wicketkeeper in a team this key position can often by occupied by the player who is at times a forgotten man at practice.
In order for a wicketkeeper to excel they must put in quality time and effort to work on all aspects of their game.
Mark Atkinson’s passion to keep alive, what some consider to be the dying art of wicketkeeping, has inspired him to design and launch Elite Cricket’s Wicketkeeping Academy Program.
This intensive program is personally delivered by Mark, who with his team of coaches will work with the squad to develop and hone individual technical and game sense skills in high quality practice and skill development sessions in addition to providing mentoring, advice and guidance for players on their game throughout the season.
The program is most suitable for aspiring wicketkeepers who have already had some experience in match play situations and will include a batting component.
Dates and program details are TBA, however to register your interest feel free to send us an email. Please note that places in this program are limited.
Pre-Season 2010 Wicketkeeping Program enrolment form
July 14th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Hi Mark,
I would like to know on behalf of my son Ben more about the wicket keeping program you offer.
Regards
Bruce Wickham
July 14th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Re: Wicket Keeping Academy
Please accept this as a rigister of interest in the above academy for my son Ross who plays for Collaroy (Northern Beaches) and will be in an under 13’s team this coming cricket season.
July 14th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Hi Bruce
Thanks for your comment.I will email you the enrolment form which includes all the key event details.
Cheers
Mark
August 24th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Mark,
please forward details of your upcoming keeping programs for my Nathan – under 14 in this season.
August 24th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hi Karl
Thanks for your comment. I will email you shortly and we can discus a program for Nathan from there. I will also attach an application form for our High performance Academy which will have a strong program focus for wicketkeepers.
Cheers
Mark
November 20th, 2008 at 3:05 am
My son Oliver and his friend Jack both wicketkeep u11 and would love some specialist training. Thanks.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:25 am
Hi Bridget
Thanks for your comment. It would be great to work with Oliver and Jack and I have emailed you directly with all the program details.
Cheers
Mark
April 8th, 2009 at 10:26 am
hi Mark,
Keen to understand timing / details for the Wicketkeeping Academy Program. My son was in the U11’s this season. Many thanks. Jacqui
April 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Hi Jacqui
Thanks for your comment. I haven’t finalised the schedule for our 2009-10 wicketkeeping program but I have added your email to the e-newsletter list so you will be kept updated on all our program information and articles.
Cheers
Mark
April 30th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Hi Mark,
James will be playing U12’s next season and has played two seasons as wicketkeeper for North Sydney. He would love to be involved in your program, please e-mail details when available.
Thanks
Steve
April 30th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Hi Steve
Thanks for your comment.
James is most welcome in the program and it will be great to have him along.
I will email you the program enrolment form which includes all the key event details including venue, schedule, course outline and fees.
Cheers
Mark
July 13th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Hi Mark
Please advise me of the details of the wicket keeping course when they are available.
Many thanks
Helen
July 13th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Hi Helen
Thanks for your comment. I will email you all the details today.
Cheers
Mark
August 26th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Mark, Just noticed this info – could you please email me the application form so I can see if we can manage to make it happen! My son will be playing U12’s this season. Wicket Keeoing is his ‘thing’.
Cheers
August 26th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Hi Jane
Thanks for your comment. I will email you all the details today.
Cheers
Mark
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Could you please email me some information on any upcoming wicketkeeping program. My son is playing u16 div1 I was hoping this would be of some benefit to him. He has “kept” for the last 5 years. Also infor on holiday camp @ st ignatius. Thanks
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Hi Susan
Thanks for your comment. I’ll email you the details and add you to our newsletter list so that you’ll be updated with all our program and event information.
Cheers
Mark
November 17th, 2009 at 6:52 am
Hi Mark,
My son Ben is playing Under 11’s this season & has been a keen wicket keeper for 2 years now, i am looking for some extra training for him. Can you send me some details
Cheers Luke
November 17th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Hi Luke
Thanks for your comment. I’ll email you a program outline which explains everything and we can take things from there.
Cheers
Mark
April 13th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Hi Mark, could you please email me the details of this program including the fees if possible?
Thank you
Jonathan.
April 13th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
No worries, will do.
Mark
May 14th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Hi Mark
Do you do keeper training only for Juniors or is it all ages?
Can you send me through some information please.
thanks
May 14th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Hi Dean
Yes we do and I will email the information.
Cheers
Mark