October 2009 School Holiday Programs

Posted by on Aug 28, 2009 in News | 6 comments

Elite Cricket is excited to announce the venues and dates for our October 2009 School Holiday Program.  Simply click on the links below in red for application and enrolment details. HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PROGRAM High Performance Academy application form This program offers coaching on turf nets, has a minimum skill requirement and is specifically designed for cricketers 13+ playing at representative level or its school equivalent. Drummoyne Oval – 9th October 2009 (one day only) St Ignatius College...

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September Specialist Wicketkeping, Spin And Fast Bowling Programs

Posted by on Aug 5, 2009 in News | 9 comments

September Specialist Program Enrolment Form Designed for players wanting to increase their skill and knowledge in their chosen specialist discipline, this program is an ideal way to kick start your season and offers an outstanding opportunity to invest in your skills while working closely with an expert coach. Our intensive, structured program focuses on developing the correct technique to optimise performance and prevent injury featuring video analysis and a customised individual high performance...

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Mark’s Ashes Preview

Posted by on Jun 29, 2009 in Articles | 2 comments

Following the IPL and Twenty20 World Cup it is great to have Test cricket back on the agenda. If the 2009 Ashes series can come close to the 2005 series in England in terms of competitiveness and pure excitement we will be in for a real treat. Of course in 2005 England regained the famous urn for the first time since 1985-86 only to have this compliment returned in 2006-2007 in Australia where Australia put the demons of 2005 to rest in emphatic fashion winning the series 5 – nil. So the stage is set, however...

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Masterclass: Technology Is Not The Answer – Steve Herzberg

Posted by on Mar 10, 2009 in Articles | 0 comments

Elite Cricket is very pleased to present this exclusive Masterclass article by my former teammate Steve Herzberg. Steve is a qualified level 3 coach. He played cricket for WA and Tasmania in the 1990’s. He now runs a successful corporate training company. Steve can be reached at www.nrgsolutions.com.au or emailed at steve@nrgsolutions.com.au Enjoy. Cheers Mark As a kid playing cricket I was given a lot of advice from a lot of people. If I can recall even 10% of it now I’d be amazed. However, one piece of...

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Hydration Tips – Preparation For Competing On Hot And Humid Days

Posted by on Feb 5, 2009 in Articles | 5 comments

BACKGROUND Experts believe that as little as a 1-2% decrease in the body’s fluid levels can be enough to negatively affect performance through a drop in energy levels, decision-making and your body’s ability to cool-down Prolonged dehydration in hot and/or humid conditions may increase risk of heat stress This advice is intended as a brief checklist to assist cricketers that may be at risk of dehydration. For more detailed advice it is recommended that you speak to a medical expert or sport scientist DAYS...

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